I set up International Trade Solutions in 2001 with the goal to provide clients with top quality customs advice, value and personal service.
Big Four Accountancy Firm Experience
I had previously spent eight years at Arthur Andersen and left as a senior manager of the Customs & International Trade practice. During this time I worked on a large number of exciting and impactful customs projects for large multi-nationals. This experience left me with a clear idea of what world-class customs planning can deliver in terms of windfall duty reclaims, cost minimisation, and risk management that flows from robust compliance. My firm continues to work closely with a number of these Multinationals but our value proposition now makes us the firm of choice for mid-sized corporate clients importing into Europe.
Addressing Issues from a Commercial & Tax Perspective
Working closely with other professionals to form multi-disciplinary teams has left me with a sound understanding of the interdependence of customs planning with direct taxes, transfer pricing, other indirect taxes, international trade law and supply chain management. I continue to work with leading thinkers in these areas through our strategic partnerships and with them we can provide virtual full service engagements when required.
Legally Qualified
Prior to entering customs consultancy I read law and successfully completed the Law Society Finals Exams (the professional qualification for solicitors in the UK). This education provides our clients with a significant advantage when it comes to presenting well reasoned arguments and gaining legal certainty.
"ITSs experience and knowledge has ensured projectswere completed with a favorable result."
K R Maddison, Financial Controller Bard Limited
"ITSs broad knowledge of Customs has proved invaluable"
D. Widdowson, Director of Financial Accounting Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd
"ITS helped us to reach a successful conclusion when HMCustoms tried to reject our proposed changes by usingtechnicalities."
D. Suddens, Finance Manager Blanc Aero Industries UK Ltd
"I have worked with Rob on complicated HMRC issues. Aswell as direct assistance, Rob has provided excellenttraining for operational staff. I recommend ITS."
G. Mitchell, Senior Operations Manager EPSON
"Rob explains clearly, and gets on with people. He isvery constructive and pragmatic. His loyalty to thereds is admirable, if misguided. One of my favouriteScousers!"
Nick Mallett, Partner DHM Stallard
"ITS have highlighted significant cost savingopportunities."
CW Winter, Financial Controller Special Metals Wiggin Ltd.
"Rob has provided customs advice on many occasions,always demonstrating deep knowledge of his subject tohelp the business mitigate its duty liabilities."
