At Steeles Law LLP, we have a specialist team of lawyers skilled in dealing with VAT, Excise Duties and Customs Duties and Inland Revenue matters. We provide advice to importers and exporters of all types and sizes and have experience in resolving many types of customs and trade matters. We have a particular emphasis in the Alcohol Industry.
We regularly act in: Appeals against Detentions and subsequent Seizures by way of Condemnation Proceedings; Appealing Duty Drawback Rejected claims, successfully reducing Assessments of VAT and Excise Duty and achieving the withdrawal of Assessments altogether; Judicial Reviews and Injunctions.
Very recently, Steeles Law LLP has successfully secured the release of detained and seized goods on 2 injunctions. Steeles Law LLP also advised on Human Rights issues in those cases. We are experienced in the VAT and Duties Tribunal, the High Court and County Court. We can also give advice on Movement and Premises Bond Guarantees and can advise on seeking their reduction where appropriate.
Our team are also available to conduct legal compliance reviews, investigations and audits and where possible advise clients on how best to take pre-emptive steps to ensure that they comply with the ever changing UK, EU and international trade laws and regulations.
We appreciate that potential issues relating to Customs related matters can take place at anytime. Our team is available outside of normal office hours and is able to offer immediate pragmatic and practical advice to help manage the situation and limit the potential damage to your business.
Out of office number 07909 966 021