Co-authored by London Associate Tina Kang.
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) announced on 27 September that it imposed a £30,000 penalty on
Continue Reading Wined and Fined: OFSI Imposes Financial Penalty on UK Company for Publicising Sanctioned Crimean Winery
On 13 September 2022, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Justice issued a letter, signed and sealed by the Director of the International Cooperation Department,
Continue Reading Claimants Seeking to Enforce English Judgments in the UAE Now Have Cause to Celebrate
The UK Appointed Representative Regime (ARR) enables certain businesses – Appointed Representatives (ARs) – to conduct UK-regulated activities without having to be authorised by the
Continue Reading FCA Publishes Final Rules for Reform of the Appointed Representative Sector
The August 2022 issue of Greenberg Traurig’s Competition Currents is out, highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law for clients and colleagues.
On 12 July 2022, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and various other UK government agencies issued a red alert, in conjunction
Continue Reading UK Law Enforcement Identify Common Sanctions Evasion Tactics and Use of UK-Based ‘Enablers’
From 19 July 2022, it is a violation of UK financial sanctions for any person who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that
Continue Reading UK Prohibits Certain Investment in Russia
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
On 9 May, the UK government announced it was targeting Russia and Belarus with a 35% increase in import tariffs to be imposed on precious
Continue Reading UPDATE: UK Announces Expansion of Trade Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus