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Independent advisory · International trade

International trade compliance consulting

Make international trade work.

Strategic judgement for complex markets.

Executive Advisory · Corporate Training · International Trade

Europe · MERCOSUR · International15 years in EuropeEnglish & Spanish
01 / Context

International trade is changing. Are organisations ready?

The challenge is not only crossing frontiers: it is about anticipating, coordinating and deciding with criteria.

01

Regulatory complexity

Rules, controls and market-access requirements evolve across jurisdictions.

02

Supply-chain exposure

Disruption, supplier dependency, logistics and geopolitics affect continuity.

03

Internal fragmentation

Functions often see different parts of the same risk.

Practical outcomes

Prioritised issues · Decision map · Action plan · Owners · Next steps

02 / Profile

International perspective. Operational experience.

An approach combining regulatory analysis, corporate experience and intercultural agility.

01

European experience

15 years in Europe, including 13 years in the UK.

02

Function building

Built a Trade Compliance / International Trade function from the ground up.

03

Operational credibility

Brexit readiness, HMRC liaison, audits, broker governance and team training.

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03 / Approach

Trade Compliance 360°

From isolated customs checks to an integrated business capability.

01

Legal & regulatory

Rules, licences, classification and market access.

02

Supply chain & logistics

Routes, brokers, suppliers and continuity.

03

Finance, tax & cost

Duties, VAT, landed cost and working capital.

04

Commercial & markets

Contracts, customers and expansion decisions.

05

Procurement & quality

Supplier due diligence, standards and product requirements.

06

People & systems

Responsibilities, procedures, controls and data.

04 / Services

Executive Advisory

Independent perspective for decisions that shape international operations.

01

Trade compliance health check

Assess governance, ownership, controls and practical exposure.

02

Operations review

Review customs, documentation, brokers and logistics.

03

Supply chain risk

Map dependencies, critical points and response options.

04

Market access

Identify licences, standards and product obligations.

05

Decision support

Translate complex issues into clear options for leadership.

06

Scenario analysis

Explore implications of policy and supply-chain change.

From identifying exposure to clarifying options, priorities and a practical way forward.

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05 / Formats

Workshops & Business Labs

Bring a real challenge, test assumptions and leave with actions.

01

Brainstorming

Structured exploration of opportunities and obstacles.

02

Case-based workshops

Work through realistic trade and market-access scenarios.

03

Decision simulations

Make decisions under time pressure and incomplete information.

06 / Formats

Webinars & Executive Masterclasses

Accessible, current and discussion-led sessions for companies and professional communities.

01

60–75 minutes

Focused topic, practical framework, examples and Q&A.

02

90–120 minutes

Masterclass with exercises, case discussion and takeaways.

03

Programme series

Connected sessions for chambers, associations or corporate teams.

07 / Formats

In-company Training

Tailored programmes built around the organisation’s markets, products and operating model.

01

Discovery

Interviews to understand context and capability gaps.

02

Custom content

Adapted to products, routes, suppliers and markets.

03

Cross-functional

Legal, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Logistics, Sales and Operations.

Designed for the specific realities of the organisation rather than a generic training syllabus.

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08 / Leadership

Cross-Cultural Management & International Negotiation

International operations depend on how people interpret, communicate and decide.

01

Cultural intelligence

Communication styles, expectations, hierarchy and time.

02

Multicultural teams

Build trust, clarify responsibilities and manage friction.

03

Negotiation lab

Role-play and debrief international partner and supplier negotiations.

09–11 / Catalogue

Selected programmes

A modular catalogue covering customs, market access, international operations, strategic trade and supply chains.

01 /

Customs, Trade Compliance & Regulatory Intelligence

Selected programmes for customs governance, risk and operational controls.

Trade Compliance 360°

1 day · In-company / Hybrid · Cross-functional teams

Customs Risk & Audit Readiness

½–1 day · Workshop · Importers, exporters, brokers

HS Classification, Origin & Valuation

½–1 day · Masterclass · COMEX, Finance, Procurement

Sanctions & Export Controls

½–1 day · Virtual / In person · Compliance, Legal, Sales

Broker & Forwarder Governance

½ day · Workshop · Logistics, COMEX, Procurement

Documentation & Certificates

½ day · Webinar / Workshop · Exporters and importers

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02 /

Market Access & International Operations

From market opportunity to operational readiness.

Exporting to Europe

½–1 day · Hybrid / In-company · Mercosur exporters

EU–MERCOSUR: Business Implications

90–120 min · Webinar · Executives and trade teams

Product Compliance & Market Access

½–1 day · Workshop · Manufacturers and importers

Incoterms, Landed Cost & Contracts

½ day · Workshop · Sales, Finance, Logistics

Building the First Export Operation

½–1 day · In-company · New and scaling exporters

Import Strategy & Supplier Due Diligence

½ day · Masterclass · Importers, Procurement

03 /

Strategic Trade & Supply Chain

Connect geopolitical context with operational choices.

Geopolitics & Global Trade

How policy, tariffs and trade tensions reshape business decisions.

Supply Chain Resilience

Dependencies, alternatives, continuity and supplier risk.

International Procurement

Supplier selection, due diligence and cross-border contracting.

Trade Finance & Working Capital

Letters of credit, payment risk, cash cycle and landed cost.

ESG & Emerging Regulation

Business implications of evolving sustainability rules.

Managing Across Borders

Coordinate teams and decisions across jurisdictions.

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12 / Current agenda

Current Affairs & Regulatory Challenges

Topics updated to reflect developments and audience priorities.

01

EU–MERCOSUR

Trade opportunities, implementation and business readiness.

02

EU Customs Reform

What a changing customs framework could mean for operators.

03

EUDR & Supply Chains

Traceability, due diligence and operational responsibilities.

04

CBAM & ESG

Carbon-related obligations, data and supplier engagement.

05

Geopolitics & Trade

Sanctions, export controls, tariffs and dependencies.

06

Digitalisation

Data, automation and technology in international trade.

13 / Experiences

Executive Experiences

Formats designed to make complex topics tangible, memorable and actionable.

01

Trade Compliance War Room

A simulated incident: assess facts, allocate roles and decide the response.

02

International Trade Think Tank

Facilitated executive discussion on a live trade challenge.

03

Cross-Cultural Negotiation Lab

A negotiation simulation across different business cultures.

04

Executive Trade Roundtable

Confidential peer exchange on strategic and operational issues.

05

Customs Audit Simulation

Test documentation, controls, evidence and internal coordination.

14 / Methodology

A practical methodology: from insight to action

Adaptable to the maturity, sector and objectives of each organisation.

01

Understand

Context, objectives, stakeholders and operating reality.

02

Challenge

Question assumptions, expose blind spots and test scenarios.

03

Engage

Bring functions together through discussion and practical exercises.

04

Act

Agree priorities, ownership and a realistic path forward.

15 / Engagement

Flexible formats. International reach.

Programmes can be delivered independently or combined into a capability-building journey.

16 / Start a conversation

Make international trade work.

Clearer decisions. Stronger operations. More confident cross-border growth.

Direct enquiries
leticia@international-trade-360.com

Executive Advisory · Trade Compliance 360° · Corporate Training

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