Alexandra is a manager in the Global Trade and Customs Group. She joined the firm’s Moscow office in 2018

She specializes in advising legal entities, as well as individuals on customs law and law enforcement (e.g., in connection with the transportation of luxury items and items of cultural value)

Alexandra advises companies in a variety of sectors (pharma, FMCG, agro, automotive, telecom, etc.) as well as individuals

She is involved in holding training courses and webinars on customs-related topics

Consulting on customs regulation and global trade (including the determination and confirmation of customs value, use of tariff preferences/customs benefits, goods classification and compliance with non-tariff regulation)

Application of customs procedures (including temporary import/export, processing in/outside the EAEU customs territory, re-import/re-export, free customs zone)

Assistance during customs audits (preparation of responses to the customs authorities’ requests and objections,negotiation with customs authorities)

Appealing negative decisions and actions/inaction of the customs authorities to higher customs authorities

Verification of compliance with customs legislation (health check, due diligence)

Practical assistance in amending customs declarations 

Advice on structuring supply chains and import models (including via foreign purchasing jurisdictions)

Structuring contractual relations for customs purposes (supply contracts, licensing and other intra-group agreements, customs broker agreements, etc.)

Assistance in obtaining export/import licenses/permits and preliminary classification decisions

Advising individuals on importing/exporting to/from Russia and declaring luxury and home decor items and items of cultural value as well as on risks involved in their unlawful transportation 

Graduate of Moscow State University, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree with honors in International Relations

Hong Kong University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Public Policy and Administration