On June 29, the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force published a statement on its work in blocking or freezing sanctioned Russian assets.
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Annabel Thomas is an experienced commercial litigator with a strong background in corporate disputes and civil fraud. She represents clients on matters involving asset-tracing and injunctive relief; partnership disputes; competition law; and regulatory/disciplinary litigation. She also handles company and shareholder disputes (including unfair prejudice claims, breach of directors' duties, JV disputes, LLP disputes and breach of warranty and indemnity claims), as well as insurance disputes (including coverage, subrogated recovery and brokers' negligence). Annabel's practice covers litigation in the high court, as well as arbitral proceedings. She is experienced in both defending and bringing claims, often involving multiple jurisdictions and applications for interim relief, including freezing injunctions, search & seizure orders, disclosure orders and security for costs.
On June 29, the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force published a statement on its work in blocking or freezing sanctioned Russian assets.
Continue Reading REPO Task Force: The First 100 Days
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) announced on 28 June that it imposed a £15,000 penalty on UK company Tracerco Limited for breaching…
Continue Reading OFSI Fines UK Company for Financial Sanctions Breach
On 15 June 2022, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) implemented important changes to its enforcement powers and updated its “Monetary Penalty” guidance.
Continue Reading New Era in UK Sanctions Enforcement: Introduction of Strict Liability Standard and OFSI Guidance Update
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on ownership and control. If a person or entity is on the UK…
Continue Reading UK Russian Sanctions – Updated Guidance on Ownership and Control
This GT Advisory looks at the types of claims UK businesses, their directors and shareholders may be involved in over the next few years, including…
Continue Reading Business Disputes in the UK 2022
As anticipated, the Economic Crime Bill was passed and became the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 on 14 March 2022. Overseas entities, their…
Continue Reading UK Russian Sanctions and Economic Crime Update – A More Forceful Approach
Despite the rhetoric, it is clear that the United Kingdom has not, in fact, been leading the way on sanctions against Russia in response to…
Continue Reading UK Russian Sanctions: Is the UK Doing Enough?
As anticipated in our previous GT Alert, the UK government is bringing forward its economic crime legislation in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Continue Reading UK Introduces Economic Crime Legislation in Wake of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces was much heralded by U.S. and UK intelligence services but the scale of the attack seemed to take…
Continue Reading What Steps Other than Sanctions Might the UK Government Take Against Russian Assets in the UK?
On Feb. 24, 2022, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a comprehensive package of sanctions targeting Russian entities and individuals following President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of…
Continue Reading UK Issues Sanctions Against Russia Following President Putin’s Attack on Ukraine