On 11 August 2023, the UK Department for Business and Trade issued a General Licence authorising the provision of legal advice in relation to sanctions
Continue Reading UK Government General Licence Reduces Breadth of Recent Sanctions-Related Legal Advisory Services Ban
These sanctions have been revealed following an announcement by the leaders of the G7 at this week’s G7 summit where they pledged to take action against Russia and as far as possible restrict its revenue and ability to continue the war against Ukraine.
Continue Reading UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions on 86 People and Companies, Including Metal and Diamond Industries
The UK announced a further round of sanctions and trade measures on 24 February 2023 to coincide with the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of
Continue Reading New UK Sanctions Package Would Target Russia’s Arms Exports, Front-Line Resources
On 10 November, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its annual review for the period April 2021 to August 2022, with a
Continue Reading OFSI’s Annual Review Highlights Effect of Sanctions on Russia
The United Kingdom and United States announced in a joint statement on 17 October a new strategy to cooperate and collaborate further on economic sanctions
Continue Reading UK and U.S. Announce ‘Enhanced Partnership’ on Economic Sanctions Implementation, Enforcement
On 30 September the UK announced a series of significant additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal annexations in Ukraine following internationally condemned sham referendums.
Continue Reading Incoming UK Sanctions on Professional Services
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 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