Financial sanctions and trade controls

Our experienced, cross jurisdictional team provide advice in relation to the full range of UN, EU and UK sanctions regimes which relate - amongst many others - to the following jurisdictions: Russia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Libya, Syria, and North Korea. We also advise in relation to thematic sanctions regimes, including those imposed by the UK in relation to Global Human Rights, Global Anti-Corruption, Cyber and Counter-Terrorism. We regularly work closely with American partner firms to advise on cross jurisdictional projects requiring advice on US sanctions.

Our specialist core sanctions and trade controls teams are supported by our market leading criminal law, competition, financial services and investigations practices. We have a strong presence throughout Europe, the UK, Middle East and Asia.

We are heavily involved in advising financial institutions, asset managers and multi-national corporate clients in relation to:

• sanctions risk and compliance, including conducting internal investigations into suspected breaches;
• supporting clients in their dealings with the relevant enforcement authorities;
• and in making licence applications.