Sought after by multinational clients from the consumer goods, industrials, and tech sectors, the customs and excise practice at DLA Piper is recognised as a key player in the London market. The group has a robust offering that covers trading structuring, HMRC audits, and regulatory compliance, as well as sanctions, export control, and supply chain issues at both domestic and cross-border levels. Paul Hardy co-heads the department alongside Chloe Barker and stands out for his deep knowledge of Brexit implications, the TCA, and WTO procedures. Barker is noted for her wide-ranging expertise that spans both contentious and non-contentious mandates, including trade compliance, enforcement proceedings, and sanctions. Other key contacts in the team include tax specialists Richard Woolich and Stuart Walsh.
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‘Paul Hardy stands out.’
Key clients
- Tata Steel Europe Limited
- Howmet Limited
- Turnkey Export Compliance BV
- Newell Brands Inc.
Work highlights
Provided international trade and customs related advice to Tata Steel in respect of its manufacturing operations and supply chains.
Provided UK and EU customs, sanctions, and trade compliance advice to Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Advised Newell Brands on the implementation of its new International Trading Structure Strategy for the UK.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Paul Hardy; Chloe Barker
Other key lawyers
Richard Woolich; Stuart Walsh