Trade & Customs

International trade is fundamental to economic growth, global supply chains, and cross-border investment. As trade regulations evolve, customs requirements become more complex.

Our Trade & Customs team includes a licensed customs consultant and advises importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, financial institutions, government entities, and multinational organisations on the legal, regulatory, and commercial issues associated with international trade and customs. Our Trade & Customs practice coordinates closely with our Tax practice and Dispute Resolution practice when assisting clients.

Our team advises on a broad range of trade and customs matters, including:
• Trade regulation and compliance
• Customs laws, procedures, and administration
• Import and export controls
• Trade sanctions and embargoes
• Trade remedies, including anti-dumping, countervailing, and safeguard measures
• Logistics and distribution arrangements
• Customs duties, tariffs, and indirect taxes

We provide comprehensive legal support through:
• Advising on customs compliance and trade obligations
• Assisting with tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin determinations
• Advising on the application of free trade agreements and preferential tariff regimes
• Conducting customs and trade compliance reviews
• Advising on trade sanctions, export controls, and restricted goods requirements
• Drafting and negotiating trade, distribution, agency, and logistics agreements
• Advising on customs duty, customs duty relief and incentives
• Supporting clients through customs audits, investigations, and enforcement actions

Our Trade & Customs practice has experience in interacting with the Ministry of Trade and the customs authorities.

For a detailed capability statement or to contact one of our lawyers, please call or email us on +90 (0) 212 366 68 68 or [email protected].