We provide advices and practical strategies to navigate the complex laws and regulations governing the full range of matters related to the movement of goods, services, intellectual property and investments across international borders.
We assist clients during investigations, audits, inspections and voluntary disclosure projects throughout the various procedural steps as well as in the definition of controversies through settlement procedures.
When matters cannot be satisfactorily resolved at the administrative level, we are prepared to advance clients' interests in the Courts, arbitral tribunals and international bodies.
We provide a swift and secure customs clearance service, ensuring the seamless passage of your shipments. Our experienced brokerage specialists can efficiently handle all aspects of customs clearance. Acting on your behalf, we meticulously prepare and submit the requisite documentation, settle any assessed duties and governmental fees, and even coordinate local delivery services.
We deal with the full range of domestic and international VAT matters. We focus on providing commercial and practical advice on the incidence of VAT and other indirect taxes, how to structure commercial transactions in a VAT efficient way, registration and other compliance obligations.
We also work with all types of issues related to customs and excise duties, whether it concerns import/export or intra-EU product movement as well as in connection with domestic production, storage and sales.
As tariff classification is a key responsibility of businesses and often the focus of Customs audits, we help companies determine the correct classification and in contesting assessments for incorrect classification.
We also support businesses to determine the origin of the goods and understand how rules of origin can be used to reduce duty costs.
We assist clients in determining the customs value of the goods in accordance with the transaction value or the alternative valuation methods, also considering the interaction with the transfer pricing policy.
Our expertise includes application of bilateral and regional free trade agreements (FTAs) as well as the management of the generalized system of preferences (GSP) and other preference programmes.
We support businesses in dealing with rules governing products' marking, labeling, and packaging including matters related to allergens, presentation, advertising, distribution and licensing.
We assist clients in complying with dual use and export controls regulations on the transfer of goods, technology, software, services and information to foreign nationals and destinations.
We advise businesses engaged in export, re-export, brokering or other types of operations and support them in identifying the applicable rules, taking into account the type of product, its end-use and the country of destination.
We provide comprehensive advice on transfers of dual-use items, military defense articles and services as well as certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
We help clients understand and navigate the complex and dynamic rules governing trade with sanctioned countries and their nationals, in order to achieve legitimate commercial or marketing objectives.
We specialize in addressing the legal challenges posed by cyber threats. We deal with cyber-attacks by providing strategic legal representation during breaches and incidents, offering guidance on compliance, risk assessment, and implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Additionally, we navigate the complexities of cybercrime laws to protect our clients and mitigate liability.
We assist clients in administrative proceedings arising under anti-dumping laws, countervailing duties or anti-subsidy laws, safeguards and other trade remedies.
We help businesses navigate the complex landscape associated with supply chain management, ensuring compliance, minimizing risks, and resolving legal issues that may arise during the movement of goods and services. We make sure that your supply chain remains strong, efficient, and competitive.
Being an essential tool of doing business internationally, we assist clients in drafting enforceable international trade contracts that reflect the intention and needs of the parties.
Our extensive experience also encompasses intellectual property rights protection.
Our experts have extensive expertise in providing guidance on the legal dimensions of the EU CBAM and ETS, addressing policy and regulations. We offer comprehensive support in developing and implementing tailored CBAM strategies, including practical obligations and compliance measures.
We support clients in dealing with requirements needed to move goods across international borders including declaration of compliance related to goods such as cosmetics, chemicals, ozone-depleting substances, endangered species, diamonds, cultural goods, fertilisers, food and feed, and medicinal products for human and veterinary use.
We provide comprehensive legal representation for resolving disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Specializing in complex legal challenges across various sectors, we work closely with clients to develop tailored strategies.
Committed to achieving favorable outcomes, we strive to resolve disputes efficiently while minimizing risks and costs.