I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctions Russian Cryptocurrency Exchange: On August 14, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) re-designated the cryptocurrency...more
8/29/2025
/ Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Financial Crimes ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Ransomware ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
On 11 August 2025, HM Revenue & Customs ("HMRC") initiated its first corporate prosecution under the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion offence, which was introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017. Bennett...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government extends Mongolian Energy Payments General Licence: On August 7, 2025, OFSI extended General Licence INT/2022/2085212, which authorises payments to four Russian banks or their subsidiaries...more
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
OFSI issues £300k monetary penalty for UK sanctions breaches: On July 31, 2025, OFSI announced that it had issued a £300,000 penalty against Markom Management Limited (“MML”) for its instruction of a...more
I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Iranian Shipping Network that Transports Oil and Petroleum Products from Russia: On July 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more
8/1/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
Vessels
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Lowers Oil Price Cap on Seaborn Russian Crude Oil, OFSI publishes related FAQs: On July 18, 2025, the UK Government, alongside the EU, announced that it will lower to Oil Price Cap on seaborne Russian...more
7/21/2025
/ Cybersecurity ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
National Security ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
Politico Reports President Trump Will Not Increase Sanctions on Russia to Maintain Peace Talks: On June 25, Politico reported that during an interview with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Secretary...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. Russia Sanctions UK government adds 10 new entries and specifies 20 ships under the Russia regime: On June 17, 2025, the UK government...more
6/23/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Financial Crimes ,
HM Treasury ,
New Regulations ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
I. U.S. Sanctions - President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia Following Drone Attack on Ukraine: On May 28, Bloomberg reported that President Trump said he was “‘absolutely’ considering new sanctions against Russia as...more
6/2/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
HM Treasury ,
New Legislation ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Russia ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
United States
In recent weeks, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have taken significant steps to relax of their sanctions on Syria, paving the way for long-awaited normalization of commercial relations and...more
5/29/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ,
International Trade ,
Investors ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Syria ,
Trump Administration ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world.
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 23, 2025, the UK...more
On May 20, 2025, the European Union ("EU") and the United Kingdom ("UK") adopted new sanctions targeting Russia, reflecting prior commitments to apply "further pressure on Russia to hinder its ability to wage its war of...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
5/12/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Financial Institutions ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world.
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 1, 2025, the UK Government...more
5/6/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Exporters ,
Exports ,
General Licenses ,
New Regulations ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) launched new guidance for corporates on self-reporting, cooperation and deferred prosecution agreements (“DPAs”). Among other things, the new guidance states that, if a...more
4/29/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Bribery ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Corruption ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement ,
New Guidance ,
Self-Reporting ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes