Catherine Truel – Independent authority on customs compliance & Rules of Origin.
Jurist, author, and advisor, bridging regulatory insight with practical solutions for global trade.
For more than two decades, Catherine Truel has advised international businesses on customs compliance helping organisations reduce risk, navigate regulatory change, and align operations with global trade rules. While her work spans the full spectrum of customs challenges, she is especially known for her expertise in Rules of Origin, a complex area where legal precision and business practice must meet.
Catherine is a jurist and author, founder of Alegrant, and academic lecturer widely published across industry titles. Learn more →
The Book: A Trusted Reference
Since its publication, A Short Guide to Customs Risk has been adopted as a teaching reference in universities and cited by professionals across industries. The book has also led to invitations to speak at international conferences and contribute to leading supply chain journals.
Rules of Origin: A Critical Issue in Global Trade
Rules of origin determine how goods qualify for preferential tariffs or non-preferential market access. Misunderstanding or misapplying them can expose companies to financial risk and reputational damage.
Catherine specialises in helping organisations understand and apply rules of origin effectively through advisory work, academic collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
Explore Advisory & Collaboration
Independent projects, academic exchanges, and strategic insight in customs compliance.
Catherine works with companies, universities, and institutions on:
- Independent analysis of customs and trade compliance.
- Research-based insights into rules of origin.
- Executive briefings, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Her approach is analytical, practical, and grounded in regulatory expertise.
Selected Invitations & Contributions
- Published in the Journal of Commerce and Supply Chain Brain.
- Speaker at international trade and academic conferences.
- Contributor to industry discussions on compliance and risk.
Contact Catherine
If you are interested in exploring collaboration, research, or advisory projects, Catherine welcomes inquiries.
A Short Guide to Customs Risk 