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Morgan Lewis

Russia Considers Limiting Repurchase Rights of Foreign Investors Who Exited After February 2022

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The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and peace negotiations remain uncertain, the European Union and United Kingdom are considering more sanctions against Russia, and the US administration’s next steps are unclear. Anticipating...more

A&O Shearman

Where there's no waiver, there's no way

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The English High Court has provided further guidance on the interpretation of “no waiver” clauses in a recent decision. The backdrop to this decision was a sanctions related dispute about the termination of a currency swap...more

Jenner & Block

The Unintended Consequence of Russian Sanctions

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The wave of Russian sanctions imposed since the invasion of Ukraine has led to counter measures by the Russian state which are now having significant practical consequences for parties caught up in disputes with Russian...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Sanctions Considerations for Private Equity Firms – a few practical tips

Private equity firms could face significant sanctions risks when doing business with entities connected to sanctioned jurisdictions (such as Russia)...more

BCLP

RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV: Certainty v Commerciality

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In this Insight, first published in PLC, James Clarke, Richard Shaw and Anna Blest consider the Supreme Court's decision in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18, which confirmed that a party's obligation to exercise...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

The AIEN 2023 International Model Joint Operating Agreement

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The article examines the JOA’s main provisions, including rights and duties of the operator, operating committee, work programs and budgets, contract awards, greenhouse gas provisions, exclusive operations, default,...more

The Volkov Law Group

Contract to Invoice to Payment (“Tinkers to Evers to Chance”) (Part II of II)

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The SEC knows that it has powerful enforcement tools. The FCPA imposes two important requirements on issuers – keep accurate books and records and maintain internal controls to ensure that management’s accounting controls...more

A&O Shearman

Unsanctioned Payments: Overcoming Force Majeure Through Non-Contractual Performance

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In what some may regard as a surprising outcome, the English Court of Appeal has held that a force majeure clause was not triggered because the affected party could have accepted performance that was not in accordance with...more

Mayer Brown

Contract Disputes Arising from the Ukraine Conflict: Issues, Defenses and Lessons for the Future

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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on commercial activity for many organizations on a local and international scale. Organizations with commercial operations in the region (both Ukraine and Russia)...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Interpreting your contract in the wake of Russian sanctions – Commercial questions to consider

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Given the recent expansion of the regulatory landscape in light of the ongoing events in Russia and Ukraine, namely the imposition of extensive sanctions on Russia (and certain Russian banks and nationals), there has been a...more

BakerHostetler

FAQs: Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Force Majeure and Other Defenses to Contractual Performance

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The Russian military’s invasion of Ukraine, coupled with the considerable economic sanctions levied against Russia and certain Russian entities and individuals, has significantly impacted businesses worldwide. Recognizing the...more

A&O Shearman

Ukraine—Impact of Russian invasion and sanctions on English law contracts: frustration, illegality, force majeure & MAC

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to the U.S., the EU and the UK imposing wide-ranging sanctions and to significant retaliatory measures by Russia. The immediate priority for those who have operations, or contracts, with a...more

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2018 U.S. Russian sanctions found to be force majeure event in English law agreement

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In a judgment concerning the 2018 U.S. Russian sanctions, a force majeure clause in an English law agreement which required the use of “reasonable endeavours” did not require a party to “sacrifice their contractual right to...more

BCLP

Sanctions on Russia: what about your contracts?

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As you will know, an unprecedented sanctions regime has been imposed by the UK, EU and US in response to Russia’s actions concerning Ukraine. But what issues could arise for your contracts with Russian or Ukrainian parties or...more

The Volkov Law Group

Apollo Aviation Group Pays $210k to OFAC for Violations of Sudanese Sanctions Program

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Apollo Aviation Group, now Carlyle Aviation Partners, agreed to pay OFAC $210,600 for 12 violations of the Sudanese Sanctions Program.  Carlyle acquired Apollo in December 2018, and Carlyle was not involved in the...more

White & Case LLP

Sanctioned default? The English High Court considers the effect of foreign illegality on English obligations

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As sanctions ramp up globally, it is increasingly important for commercial parties engaged in cross border transactions to have certainty (i) as promisees (e.g. lenders) as to when their counterparties may legitimately avoid...more

Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Treasury Releases Revised FAQs Clarifying Upcoming Changes to U.S.-Cuba Sanctions Regulations

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On July 25, 2017, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) further clarifying the scope and implementation process for the...more

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