Ask a customs lawyer about what and why can go wrong

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko Associate Professor of the Maritime and Customs Law Department, National University "Odessa Law Academy"
October 11, 2022
Ask a customs lawyer about what and why can go wrong

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Lawyers are often called by importers and exporters when something goes wrong. A customs lawyer with many years of experience representing clients in disputes with customs and in the courts is an invaluable source of compliance knowledge. However, solving disputes in appeal procedures and subsequently in the courts is a long and costly process (and there is no success guarantee); therefore, be proactive, talk to a lawyer or a consultant beforehand about what and why can go wrong and take actions to prevent the issues.
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