In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
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
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. 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. 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
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 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
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
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
/ Economic Sanctions ,
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....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
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