Axel Krause, lawyer and financial economist (customs), has today become the new head of the practitioner focus group customs and foreign trade law at the Dusseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). Together with the consultant in charge at the IHK, Holger von der Burg, current developments in customs and foreign trade law are presented, discussed and followed-up in this circle of approx. 25 representatives from the region. In addition, the group also focusses on related fields of law, such as value added tax law. Business representatives have the possibility to present their business practice to the focus group with reference to particular topics, and to exchange views with the participants.
As long-time global head for customs and international trade, export control, excise duty and value added tax at Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Axel Krause is very familiar with the entrepreneurial perspective. The customs specialist joined GvW’s customs and foreign trade law team over a year ago (more).
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