Stand up for your rights when dealing with the customs authorities
Are you facing customs proceedings, a Border Force penalty (civil penalty) or the seizure of goods? FauchonLevy will support you and defend your case with rigour and experience.
Appearing before the relevant courts, our customs law solicitors are committed to protecting your interests at every stage of the proceedings.
Our main areas of expertise:
- Defence in customs criminal proceedings and administrative penalties
- Assistance during Border Force checks and customs investigations
- Challenging seizures, fines and confiscations
Every case is handled promptly and strategically. Our solicitors build a bespoke defence to represent you effectively.
An experienced defence team specialising in customs sanctions and civil penalties for the transport of illegal immigrants
Border Force checks carried out by the customs authorities can result in severe penalties: fines, seizures and even criminal prosecution. A swift and structured response is essential to safeguard your rights.
The firm acts in particular in cases involving:
Seizure of goods, vehicles or cash
Our solicitors analyse the legality of the seizure and take action to request the return of the assets or a reduction in the penalties. We put together a robust case file comprising supporting documents, proof of the assets’ origin and the legal arguments required to challenge the seizure.
If there are any irregularities in the procedure, we seek the outright annulment of the seizure.
In the context of administrative penalties, we also negotiate with the authorities to secure adjustments, payment extensions or partial remissions.
Charges of unlawful import or export
If there is any suspicion of undeclared imports or exports, the consequences can be serious. The firm prepares a well-reasoned defence, based on European and international regulations, to demonstrate your good faith and the compliance of your operations.
Possession of products subject to strict regulation
Offences relating to goods subject to authorisation (tobacco, alcohol, precious metals, works of art, etc.) require technical expertise. We work with professionals to demonstrate the traceability and legality of the goods.
Our solicitors support you during hearings, searches or litigation before the courts. Every step is prepared professionally to strengthen your position from the very outset.
Border Force penalties (civil penalties):
understand the situation and act quickly with our solicitors
In the event of a border check between the United Kingdom and France, our solicitors will represent you in dealings with the Border Force and before the relevant courts. We ensure effective coordination between the British and French authorities.
Border Force sanctions, including civil penalties for the transport of illegal immigrants, affect a wide range of parties: travellers, transport operators, and import or export companies. They may arise from a Border Force inspection relating to the value of goods, the origin of products or the validity of documentation.
