About Bettina Mertgen

Bettina Mertgen is a German attorney, certified specialist in tax law, tax adviser, and certified adviser for customs and excise taxation. She is a partner at GvW Graf von Westphalen in Frankfurt and co-lead of the firm’s defence and security focus area. Her practice covers foreign trade law, including export controls, sanctions and embargoes as well as Foreign Direct Investment Control, customs and excise duties, and regulatory compliance. She is a trusted expert for navigating the defence sector’s complex export control and compliance requirements. She advises companies on establishing and enhancing robust export control compliance systems tailored to the specific requirements of the defence sector.