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Geneva Insights - February 2025

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

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New Canadian Economic Sanctions "Deemed Ownership" Rule Now in Force

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On June 22, 2023, Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (formerly Bill C-47) received Royal Assent. Among the various other measures in this omnibus bill, the Act made significant amendments to Canada's autonomous sanctions...more

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Canadian Government Introduces Legislation to Add Sanctions 50% Rule and Update Rules on Ownership and Control

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On April 20, 2023, Canada's federal government introduced Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Among the numerous legislative changes contained in this...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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UK introduces new sanctions measures and extends OFSI reporting obligations

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UK Government introduces new sanctions measures and extends the reporting obligations to Cryptoasset exchange and custodian wallet providers. The UK Government has implemented new restrictions in relation to investments in...more

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Expansion of UK Sanctions Legislation Relating to Russia - July 2022

Consistent with past policy announcements, the UK Government has now brought forward new legislation which will further restrict the ability of UK citizens and companies to deal with Russian companies and individuals. A key...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded - June 2022 #2

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded - June 2022

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded - May 2022

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Claims Against Russia in Investment Treaty Arbitration - Part II of II

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As discussed in Part I of this two-part series, Russia has imposed sweeping economic measures in response to the international sanctions imposed by other States on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Those economic measures...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded in Response to the Russian...

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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UPDATED Canadian Sanctions Targeting Russia, Belarus and Separatist Territories in Ukraine Expanded in Response to the Russian...

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On February 21, 2022, Russia formally recognized the purported independence of two regions in Eastern Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk. The next day it ordered Russian troops into the separatist-occupied territories, and the...more

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Another Round of Canadian Sanctions on Russia and Belarus and Higher Scrutiny for Russian Investment in Canada

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Canada has imposed further sanctions and an investment ban on Russia due to its continuing invasion of Ukraine. These restrictions are in addition to those already imposed in the Special Economic Measures (Russia)...more

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Iran sanctions: Snapback becomes reality

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The United States has begun re-imposing nuclear-related sanctions with respect to Iran in connection with the expiration of the 90-day wind-down period announced alongside the United States' 8 May 2018 withdrawal from the...more

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Your Way-Too-Early Guide to North Korean Investment: Big Opportunities, Big Risks, and the Regulatory Guidance to Identify Both

I spent last week in Seoul talking to clients about the latest changes to U.S. trade and sanctions policy (as South Korea is one of Iran’s largest trading partners, it is understandable that some concerns have arisen there in...more

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