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 increasing global trade and tariff disruptions.
Halpin and Lawlor’s deep expertise in CBP’s regulatory and audit functions positions KPMG to better support clients navigating complex international trade compliance, customs audits, and tariff challenges. Their appointments signal a growing demand for specialized advisory services as businesses face heightened scrutiny and regulatory changes in cross-border trade.
What this means
For UAE businesses engaged in international trade, this move highlights the rising importance of robust customs and trade compliance strategies. With global trade rules evolving, partnering with firms that have deep regulatory experience can help mitigate risks, avoid penalties, and ensure smooth operations across borders.
For UAE businesses engaged in international trade, this move highlights the rising importance of robust customs and trade compliance strategies. With global trade rules evolving, partnering with firms that have deep regulatory experience can help mitigate risks, avoid penalties, and ensure smooth operations across borders.