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
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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
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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
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Export Controls ,
Exporters ,
Exports ,
General Licenses ,
New Regulations ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
White House Reportedly Considering Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets: On April 23, Politico reported that the White House is debating lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas...more
4/28/2025
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Energy Sector ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
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
4/22/2025
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Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Export Controls ,
France ,
Haiti ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
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....more
4/9/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Foreign Policy ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Russia ,
Threat Management ,
UK
I. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Agrees to Help Lift International Sanctions on Certain Russian Exports: On March 25, Reuters reported that Washington has agreed “to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.” This consideration...more
4/8/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Exports ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
United States
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
AT A GLANCE -
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...more
3/19/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
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...more
3/10/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
ECJU ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Export Controls ,
Global Market ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
UK ,
Ukraine
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
2/28/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Organizations ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
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
2/26/2025
/ Belarus ,
Cybersecurity ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Foreign Policy ,
Government Agencies ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. Counter-Terrorism Sanctions - UK charity director charged for breaching the Counter-Terrorism Sanctions Regulations: On February 6, 2025,...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. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Takes Action Against Russian Efforts to Evade U.S. Sanctions: On January 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...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