KPMG has strengthened its Trade & Customs practice by hiring two former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, Teresa (Teri) Halpin and Rodrick (Rick) Lawlor, as Tax Directors for Trade Enforcement & Advisory Services. Both bring over three decades of experience in trade enforcement, joining KPMG as the firm responds to growing global trade and tariff disruptions.
Halpin and Lawlor’s expertise will help KPMG clients navigate increasingly complex international trade regulations, particularly as businesses face new challenges from shifting tariffs and compliance requirements. Their appointments signal KPMG’s commitment to supporting multinational companies in managing risk and regulatory change.
What this means
For UAE businesses engaged in cross-border trade, this expansion highlights the rising importance of specialized customs and trade advisory services. Companies should consider reviewing their compliance strategies and seek expert guidance to stay ahead of evolving global trade rules and avoid costly disruptions.
For UAE businesses engaged in cross-border trade, this expansion highlights the rising importance of specialized customs and trade advisory services. Companies should consider reviewing their compliance strategies and seek expert guidance to stay ahead of evolving global trade rules and avoid costly disruptions.