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Monika Zejden-Erdmann

Principal Associate

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Languages: Polish

Monika helps clients navigate the increasingly complex area of international trade law.  

Monika is a Principal Associate in the Competition, Trade and Foreign Investment practice group in our London office. She handles a broad range of international trade law matters, including all aspects of EU/UK and US export control and sanctions laws, WTO rules, anti-dumping, import tariffs, product classification, rules of origin, contractual issues, and trade-related due diligence in the context of M&A transactions.

A number of the group's clients see Monika as the first port of call, particularly for export control and sanctions advice. She has significant experience in assisting clients with voluntary disclosures in respect of trade control violations, which have resulted in no further action being taken by authorities.

Monika was recently seconded for two years to a global energy business, where she provided day-to-day advice on compliance with EU and US sanctions.

Monika’s practice also encompasses EU and UK regulatory issues, as well as State aid. She has also been advising clients on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their cross-border activities.

In her spare time, Monika enjoys travel, hiking, diving, and mentoring students. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Monika's recent experience includes advising:

  • a FTSE 100 company in respect of potential breaches of EU/UK sanctions and dual-use legislation culminating in a voluntary disclosure to HMRC where ultimately no further action was taken
  • a global supplier of alcoholic beverages on import classification and the impact of newly imposed EU countermeasures relating to US imports on their EU operations
  • a manufacturer of strategic goods in the aerospace and defense sector on the US and EU export control classification of a range of products being (re)exported globally
  • a multinational retailer on post-Brexit trading requirements, including customs clearance, regulatory issues, and legal establishment
  • a global utility company on engaging with customs agents, acting as the declarant, rules of origin, and making import declarations

In addition, Monika has undertaken a 2-year secondment with Shell Trading & Supply, advising on UK, EU and US sanctions compliance. 

Over her career, Monika has presented numerouos times at various public and client
conferences and events. 

  • Ranked as a Rising Star in Legal500 for Trade, WTO, Anti-Dumping and Customs
  • Top Ranked in Chambers UK 2018
  • Team award: Winners of the Global Competition Review award for Behavioural Matter of the Year, Europe 2017 

     

• Diploma in Legal Practice, BPP Law School, 2012-2014
• LLM in International Trade and Investment Law, University of Amsterdam, 2010-2011
• LLB in English and European Law, Queen Mary, University of London, 2006-2010

Monika Zejden-Erdmann

Principal Associate

Monika Zejden-Erdmann

Principal Associate

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