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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UPDATE: UK Announces Expansion of Trade Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus
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
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Update: UK Bans Exports of UK Professional Services to Russia and Includes Evraz plc on the UK Sanctions List
On 4 May 2022, the UK government announced[1] a ban on UK persons or entities exporting certain professional services to Russia, prohibiting Russian businesses
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‘An unusual case in all sorts of ways’ – English High Court Considers Administration Application for Russian VTB Bank’s London Arm
In a hearing yesterday, 6 April 2022, the High Court considered an application of the directors of VTB Capital PLC (VTB UK) for the appointment
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UK Russian Sanctions – Updated Guidance on Ownership and Control
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
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