Founded by three partners with extensive experience in a leading French international law firm, Fendler Salva Partners brings together a committed and responsive team long recognised for its excellence in French and EU customs law, trade compliance and trade defence.

Based in Paris and Brussels, our firm was founded with a shared ambition to provide the highest level of legal advisory and litigation support for international traders in a constantly fluctuating global landscape. Our strength lies in the unique blend of strong legal expertise, international culture and deep understanding of economic realities, combining technical excellence with strategic vision. 

We advise companies, industrial groups, professional federations, and institutions on navigating French, EU, and international regulations governing global trade. United by a common passion for the challenges and opportunities of global trade, our lawyers bring together a rigorous, dynamic and solutions-oriented approach. 

We bring in-depth knowledge of European institutions (the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the EU, the Council of the EU), French courts and authorities (Direction Générale des Douanes et des Droits Indirects, Direction Nationale du Renseignement et des Enquêtes Douanières, Direction Générale du Trésor, Service des Biens Double Usage et Direction Générale de l’Armement).

Our firm benefits from a strong network of trusted partners across Europe and beyond, including legal correspondents, logistic partners and economists. We are active members of recognised professional networks such as GLCA (Global Legal Customs Association) and ECCN (European Customs Counsel Network). Our team members also plays an active role in French and international organisations, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the World Customs Organization (WCO).

From their past experience, our partners have acquired strong knowledge of the trade and customs legal framework in China and South-East Asia, and are able to advise our clients across their operations in these regions.

Building on these strengths, Fendler Salva Partners is ideally positioned to deliver high value-added solutions and help its clients manage the risks associated with international trade regulations, while optimising trade flows to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving commercial landscape.