Our client was facing a substantial administrative fine exceeding €350,000 due to alleged violations of cross-border customs reporting procedures. The regulatory agency claimed repeated non-compliance, which could have led to the suspension of the company’s import-export license.
Will&Pereira led the defense, initiating a comprehensive internal audit, identifying procedural ambiguities in the agency’s enforcement notices, and demonstrating our client’s proactive corrective measures. Through strategic negotiations and legal filings, the agency agreed to:
- Reduce the fine by 82%
- Withdraw the threat of license suspension
- Accept a compliance roadmap in place of further sanctions
Case settled without admission of fault. Business operations continued without interruption.
