Lunchtime Learning Export Controls: Importance of knowing your customers

Phil Adnett is a senior content editor at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. 

An experienced international trade journalist, he has covered everything from geopolitics to freight to customs for the Chartered Institute's Daily Update news bulletin. Phil also regularly hosts webinars and panel discussions, talking to leading experts, thought leaders and front-line professionals on trade and customs topics. 

Prior to joining the Chartered Institute, he was a legal editor for a leading publishing house based in London. Phil has several law degrees, having studied at universities in the UK, Canada and Netherlands.

Daniela Turiccki has worked in imports and exports for the past twelve years. She originally began her journey in the metal industry working with minor metals, importing and exporting globally. Importing raw material from China, Canada, USA and Peru, which was then manufactured into finished goods that were then exported worldwide. She has worked with agents and companies in EMEA, Asia, Australia, South America, USA and Canada. She has extensive knowledge of customs documentation, letters of credit, liaising with third party providers and managing key accounts for Blue Chip companies. She also has handled dangerous goods and shipped these via road, sea and air.

Daniela moved into the aerospace industry where she has in-depth knowledge of export licensing controls including ITAR/EAR, working on contracts with the US Government, UK Government and various military and civil customers worldwide . She has provided contractual support to businesses, reviewing tenders, prime contract proposals and RFQ’s, identifying contractual risk and associated mitigation, non-disclosure agreements, TAA and Memorandum of Understanding. She has also supported in the preparation of UK and EU grants, working alongside HMRC and other government bodies.