The still evolving US sanctions (as well as the EU and now also separate UK sanctions) continue to challenge Russia-related business. The sanctions frameworks are complex, changing, and, at times, inconsistent as well as...more
3/23/2021
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CAATSA ,
Crimea ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Foreign Policy ,
Infrastructure ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
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Various threats of further broad sanctions… triggered by ongoing negative developments and perceptions in the US-Russia relationship – though new sanctions legislation seems unlikely before the 3 Nov. US...more
10/7/2020
/ CAATSA ,
Crimea ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Exports ,
Foreign Relations ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
US Trade Policies
This presentation, an update to our April 2020 presentation, highlights the most recent developments and then provides a detailed overview of the relevant frameworks and their possible implications—including a focus on the...more
7/30/2020
/ CAATSA ,
Crimea ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
UK Brexit
Even in light of EU and US relaxation of sanctions against Iran after Implementation Day, non-US Persons should evaluate any proposed dealings with Iran to make sure such activities do not violate any new or continuing...more
1/26/2016
/ EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Affiliates ,
Foreign Entities ,
General Licenses ,
Implementation Day ,
Iran ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
SDN List ,
Visa Waiver Program
The signing of the JCPOA regarding Iran nuclear sanctions may usher in a new era of major international investment in the Iranian oil and gas industry....more
7/24/2015
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Crude Oil ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
IAEA ,
Iran ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
Joint Venture ,
Natural Gas ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Oil Reserves ,
P5+1 Nations