Erdem Topçu (E.O.)
Erdem Topçu is Lecturer in Customs Law and International Supply Chain Taxation at Maastricht University and Lead Expert Trade Control Compliance at dsm-firmenich. His work focuses on customs law, international supply chain taxation, trade compliance, and the legal and practical challenges of global supply chains. Before joining dsm-firmenich, he held several VAT and trade compliance roles at Medtronic. Erdem holds an LL.B. in European Law School, an LL.M. in Globalisation and Law, and an LL.M. in International and European Tax Law from Maastricht University.
Expertises
- Customs law
- International supply chain taxation
- Trade compliance
- Sanctions and export controls
- Customs classification and risk mitigation
- Digital compliance and process automation
Career history
Education
- LL.M. in International and European Tax Law (Specialisation Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation), Maastricht University
- LL.M. in Globalisation and Law, Maastricht University
- LL.B. in European Law School, Maastricht University
- Minor in Art, Law and Policy Making, Maastricht University
Professional experience
Alongside his academic role at Maastricht University, Erdem Topçu serves as Lead Expert Trade Control Compliance at dsm-firmenich. Before that, he held several VAT and trade compliance roles at Medtronic. Earlier in his career, he worked as an editor at Caselex and completed internships at Dentons and Alber & Geiger.