Trade Defence Measures in the EU

Objective

This online seminar provides a practical introduction to customs duties, charges, and key EU procedures. A central focus will be the anti-dumping framework: how it works, why it exists, and its purpose within international trade law, including the role of enforcement authorities.

Participants will learn how circumvention by market participants is identified and addressed, typical strategies, and how investigations are conducted. The seminar will also cover how trade and customs violations can escalate to criminal proceedings, who investigates them, and the red flags that trigger scrutiny. 

Finally, attendees will gain practical guidance on advising clients and companies, implementing compliance measures, and applying best practices to prevent violations and mitigate legal and financial risk.

Key topics

• The EU anti-dumping framework: how it works in practice;
• Customs duties, procedures, and current EU reforms;
• Circumvention: legal framework, typical schemes, and risk areas;
• Anti-circumvention investigations by the European Commission;
• Enforcement trends and real-world cases;
• From administrative violations to criminal prosecution;
• Compliance strategies for companies and legal advisors.

Who should attend?

Lawyers specialising in trade, customs, or EU law; in-house counsel, compliance officers and risk managers, tax advisors and auditors dealing with cross-border trade, officials from customs authorities, prosecution services, and regulators.

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