Sanctions
Explore our 6 specialized services in sanctions
Dispute Resolution and Sanctions
Since the expansion of the UK’s sanctions against Russia on 22 February 2022, there has been a significant increase in sanctions-related commercial litigation before the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Financial institutions are mostly at the forefront of these disputes as they attempt to walk a tightrope between sanctions compliance and the contractual […]
Learn more →Russia Sanctions
The UK developed its own autonomous sanctions statutory framework in 2018 through the enacment of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (SAMLA). The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 were devised shortly thereafter and have been revised and expanded on numerous occasions since. There is very little case law to assist in the interpretations of […]
Learn more →Sanctions Compliance
Sanctions are coercive economic measures imposed by states and international organisations in response to breaches of international law, terrorism, or armed conflict.
Learn more →Sanctions De-Listing
We advise designated individuals and entities on challenging UK and EU sanctions, including delisting applications under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and judicial review proceedings before the Administrative Court. Our experience includes coordination with EU and US counsel on parallel delisting and licensing issues, ensuring a strategic and well-grounded approach to sanctions challenges.
Learn more →Sanctions Exemptions and Licences
We advise companies, financial institutions, professional services firms and high-net-worth individuals navigating the UK’s rapidly evolving sanctions regime. Ranked in Chambers for Dispute Resolution – Specialist Firms, our team provides clear, commercially focused advice on licensing, exemptions and compliance under the UK’s post-Brexit sanctions framework.
Learn more →Trade and Export Control
In the UK, export controls operate alongside trade sanctions. While export controls regulate the movement of specific goods such as military and dual-use items, sanctions impose broader restrictions on trade, services, and financial activities to influence the behaviour of foreign states. As sanctions regimes continue to evolve, compliance with export control obligations is now a critical consideration for a wide range of businesses, not just traditional exporters.
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