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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Sanctions, Superyachts and the Separation of Powers: The Shvidler Appeal and Its Implications for the Cayman Islands

Conyers on 8/6/2025

Earlier this week, the UK’s highest court delivered a landmark decision in the combined appeals of Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Dalston Projects Ltd & Ors v Secretary of...more

EU Aims for Harmonized Sanctions Enforcement With Defined Criminal Offences and Penalties

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 11/18/2024

European Union member states have until 20 May 2025 to transpose into their national legislation EU Directive (EU) 2024/1226 (the Directive), which establishes minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and...more

EU Updates Sanctions Best Practices, Clarifying Ownership Threshold for Asset Freeze Restrictions

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/5/2024

The Council of the European Union (Council) has updated its EU Best Practices for the Effective Implementation of Restrictive Measures. Published on 3 July 2024, the new version clarifies the threshold for the ownership test...more

Sanctions Against Russia: The Week in Review - June 2022 - 3

K2 Integrity on 6/30/2022

The Week in Review delivers information and analysis on recent developments related to sanctions against Russia and key implications for the public, private, and non-profit sectors as the United States (U.S.), the European...more

Sanctions Against Russia: Understanding the Evolving Picture and How to Respond

K2 Integrity on 5/9/2022

...Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on February 24, the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (UK), and the European Union (EU) have led a global sanctions campaign against Russia that has been...more

Russia Invades and the West Reacts: A Look at Russian Sanctions So Far

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 2/28/2022

Despite months of posturing and growing geopolitical tensions, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine this week was a shock to the global community. Western leaders have been swift and unanimous in their response, condemning...more

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