DLA Piper

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.