Training for “Rzeczpospolita” on Trade in Strategic Goods

Michał Dudkowiak, Michał Puk, Ignacy Heckert, Wiktor Galusiński, Daria Piwecka, and Aleksandra Jakubowska delivered a training session for participants of an event organized by “Rzeczpospolita”, focused on the legal obligations of businesses involved in the trade of strategic goods, including dual-use items and military equipment.

The training addressed the growing regulatory challenges driven by geopolitical developments, which increasingly affect not only the defense sector but also technology, manufacturing, and export-oriented companies. In practice, even minor errors – such as incorrect classification or failure to obtain the required authorization – may result in serious consequences, including financial penalties or criminal liability.

The session focused on the practical application of regulations, in particular:

-classification of goods as dual-use, military, or controlled items,

-licensing requirements and risks associated with non-compliance,

-application of the catch-all clause and assessment of end-use and end-user,

-implementation and operation of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP),

-documentation and record-keeping obligations,

-preparation for administrative and customs inspections,

-administrative and criminal liability risks.

An important part of the training was the discussion of real-life scenarios, including case studies related to UAV (drone) technologies, covering transfers, testing, servicing, and intangible technology transfers such as software sharing.

More information about our approach to compliance in strategic and dual-use goods is available here.