Customs disputes

Represented a GLOBAL FAST FASHION COMPANY (and seven of its subsidiaries) in several interrelated multi-million-dollar customs disputes involving royalties for know-how, information technology and company name.

Represented a GLOBAL CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY in several interrelated multi-million-dollar customs disputes involving claims against the company relating to the customs classification of multi-component goods.

Represented a GLOBAL OIL & GAS COMPANY in several interrelated disputes with customs authorities concerning multi-million-dollar claims against the company and its contractor in connection with the issue of the proper declarant (importer of record) and other matters.

Represented a GLOBAL COMMODITY COMPANY in a dispute with customs authorities concerning multi-million-dollar claims against the company in relation to customs duties and royalty fines.

Represented a GLOBAL FOOD COMPANY in a dispute with customs authorities concerning multi-million claims against the company in connection with customs duties and royalty-related fines.

Represented a MAJOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PRODUCER in a dispute with customs authorities over multi-million claims against the company in connection with customs duties and penalties related to classification of goods for customs purposes.

Represented a KAZAKHSTAN SUBSIDIARY OF A LARGE FOREIGN COMPANY in a dispute with customs authorities over excise duties.