Top-Level Seminar ‘EU Customs Law’ (in English)
During this 3-day seminar (in English) you and other top international customs specialists will discuss the customs implications of a wide range of topical issues, including the measures recently implemented across the EU and the recent Court of Justice case law.
You will be brought fully up-to-date with all the important developments in your field and can be assured of in-depth discussions with prestigious international speakers: Frank Heijmann, Jikke Biermasz, Claudia Buysing Damsté, Ilona van den Eijnde, Erik Vennekens, Prof. Walter de Wit, Edwin Vermulst, Dr. Martijn Schippers, Patricio Diaz Javier, Paulette Vanderschueren, Steven Verschuur and Prof. Johannes Schäffer. The seminar will be held from Wednesday 19 – Friday 21 June 2024.
Key Benefits
- In-depth, interactive sessions
- Intensive 3-day programme
- Max. 25 participants
- Bridging theory and practice
- International networking
EFS is pleased to invite you and other top specialists from customs advisory services, legal practice, the judiciary, government bodies, customs authorities and academia to discuss the customs implications of a wide range of topical issues, including measures recently implemented or soon to be implemented across the EU, in an informal setting.
On the first day of the seminar, we will delve into the latest global free trade developments. Despite ubiquitous geopolitical tensions, the world is observing a continuous establishment of Free Trade Agreements. We will discuss the recent trends and bring you up to date with the prevalent issues revolving around Free Trade Agreements. Geopolitical stress also brings heightened attention to anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties. The employment of these duties is gaining popularity within the European Union, parallel to escalating disputes. The seminar will feature discussions on whether these duties are invoked prematurely and if shifting production is a viable alternative. We will also reflect on contemporary advancements in case laws and Commission practices. Additionally, the first day will encompass dialogues about the novel occurrences in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. The implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and deforestation regulations have been activated, necessitating their incorporation in the supply chain. We will elaborate on the present circumstances and examine the practical and legal complications associated with these recent developments.
The second day will be allocated to dialogues on the recent customs valuation developments. The spotlight will be on critical and emergent matters such as undervaluation, the correlation with transfer pricing, the management of transfer pricing adjustments, and the dutiability of royalty payments. Additionally, we’ll broach the subject of export controls, a highly relevant topic given the geopolitical pressure stemming from conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine as well as trade disputes between the US and China. These issues have led to the enforcement of trade sanctions and the intensification of export control regulations. The sessions will constitute a blend of concise introductory presentations, punctuated by insights from panelists. Each panelist will provide a unique viewpoint, influenced by their background in litigation/consultancy, academia or business, on these pressing issues.
The concluding day of the seminar is reserved for explorations into the evolving energy directive. We’ll also turn our attention to the innovative proposals championed by the European Commission for the reform of the EU Customs Union. The final session ensures you are fully familiarized with the pertinent transformations in the Court of Justice case law. All sessions are designed to offer ample opportunity for in-depth discussions on each topic covered. As we wrap up the seminar, we’ll take time to collectively reflect on the matters discussed and draw broad conclusions.
If you are looking to update and expand your highly specialised knowledge and to network with other leading professionals, sign up now for the EFS top-level seminar on ‘EU Customs Law: Recent Developments and Outlook’ to be held at the Erasmus University Rotterdam on 19 – 21 June 2024.
For more information
Prof. Dr. Walter de Wit
Seminar Director
Dr. Martijn Schippers
Seminar Coördinator
+31 (0)6 29 08 41 86
schippers@law.eur.nl
