Customs related laws in Australia can be difficult and confusing, so having hands on experience can assist a lawyer greatly when advising and representing clients.

Our Practice Principal (John Law) is an experienced solicitor and licensed customs broker.

John has more than 45 years experience dealing with customs, international transport, importing and exporting, so we can say “Our industry experience, makes the difference”.

Down Under Legal provides the following range of personalised legal services and assistance, in relation to Customs related laws in Australia:

• Defending Customs, Border Force or Department of Home Affairs prosecutions;
• Commercial advice, strategic planning and operational direction to Customs Brokers, international freight forwarders, road transport operators, importers and exporters;
• Advice regarding customs tariff classification issues, customs valuation issues and applications for Tariff Concession Orders.