On 22 July 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) published a consultation paper proposing significant reforms to its civil enforcement processes. The proposals aim to enhance the effectiveness,...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
On March 1, 2022, the UK Government put forward the Economic Crime (Enforcement and Transparency) Bill. The stated aim of the legislation is to “crack down on dirty money in the UK and corrupt elites”, and it is designed to...more
As part of its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, HM Government intends to fast-track the long-awaited Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill. The Bill requires overseas entities to register with, and...more