In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
5/12/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Financial Institutions ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world.
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 1, 2025, the UK Government...more
5/6/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Exporters ,
Exports ,
General Licenses ,
New Regulations ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
I. U.S. SANCTIONS -
White House Reportedly Considering Lifting Sanctions on Russian Energy Assets: On April 23, Politico reported that the White House is debating lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas...more
4/28/2025
/ Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Export Controls ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
4/22/2025
/ ECJU ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Export Controls ,
France ,
Haiti ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our London...more
AT A GLANCE -
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a...more
3/19/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Anti-Terrorism Financing ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
3/10/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
ECJU ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Energy Sector ,
Export Controls ,
Global Market ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
UK ,
Ukraine
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
2/28/2025
/ Asset Freeze ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Organizations ,
International Trade ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
I. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Takes Action Against Russian Efforts to Evade U.S. Sanctions: On January 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more
On January 13, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion.” The IFR builds on a long series of...more
I. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Russian Construction Director and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses: On December 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more
12/27/2024
/ Asset Freeze ,
Belarus ,
Belarus Sanctions ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Entity List ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Imports ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Restrictions ,
UK ,
Ukraine
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government updates factsheet on UK support to Ukraine: On December 20, 2024, the UK Government updated its factsheet setting out the UK’s support to Ukraine....more
RUSSIA SANCTIONS -
UK Government adds one individual to the UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On December 9, 2024, OFSI added Anto Joseph to the UK sanctions list under the Russia regime. Joseph is the CEO and...more
I. US SANCTIONS -
US Department of the Treasury Acts to Curtail Russia’s Use of the International Finance System: On November 21, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more
12/6/2024
/ Belarus ,
Belarus Sanctions ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Ukraine
I. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Targets Russian Military-Industrial Producers: On October 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on 275 individuals and entities involved in...more
11/6/2024
/ Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
G7 ,
Infrastructure ,
Military Conflict ,
Russia ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
I. US SANCTIONS -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Acts Against Russian Virtual Currency Exchanges: On September 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an...more
10/3/2024
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Connected Cars ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Election Interference ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine ,
US Department of State ,
Virtual Currency
On 12 September 2024, the UK Government published the regulatory framework providing the scope and powers of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), the authority responsible for the implementation and...more
9/17/2024
/ Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Compliance ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Financial Institutions ,
Imports ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Trade Relations ,
UK
US SANCTIONS -
US Department of the Treasury Takes Further Action against Russia’s International Supply Chains: On August 23, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US...more
8/30/2024
/ Biden Administration ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
General Licenses ,
Military Conflict ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
I. US SANCTIONS -
US Department of the Treasury Sanctions Russian Companies Based on a Determination that They Were Supporting Sanctions Evasion: On March 25, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets...more
3/29/2024
/ China ,
Economic Sanctions ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
Military Conflict ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
US Department of State
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
3/19/2024
/ Arms Embargo ,
Asset Freeze ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Defense Sector ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Emerging Technology Companies ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
Haiti ,
North Korea ,
Oil Prices ,
Russia ,
UK
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
3/5/2024
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Democratic Republic of Congo ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Trade Regulations ,
General Licenses ,
Iran ,
Military Conflict ,
Russia ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
Yemen