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When the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act) came into force, it was considered a landmark legal development globally. The UK was one of the first jurisdictions to introduce a legal requirement concerning transparency in supply...more
On 31 July 2024, the UK government broadened its Russian sanctions regime, giving the government express power to impose sanctions on persons who provide financial services, or make available funds, economic resources, goods...more
The UK Court of Appeal recently held that the National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate whether cotton goods manufactured in China and imported to the UK were the product of forced labour was unlawful — a decision...more
On April 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (Act) into law. The Act, which is part of a broader law providing supplemental aid to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine, contains several...more
On April 16, 2024, Bill C-282 passed second reading in the Senate of Canada. If adopted, this legislation would restrict Canada's trade negotiators from conceding further market access for products in the dairy, poultry and...more
*This alert was originally published on May 3, 2024 and updated on May 8, 2024 based on a correction published by BIS that day. The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a proposed...more
In an interim final rule published on April 19, 2024 (New Rule), the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reduce licensing requirements on...more
The European Union and the United Kingdom continue to tighten sanctions against Russia, particularly in the wake of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sudden death of Russian opposition leader...more
On 22 February 2024, shortly before the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK government published its first sanctions strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy explains the UK’s use and implementation of...more
In this blog, we take a look at some new jargon and key terms that you might come across in your transactions or industry discussions in the coming months. Trade & Export Finance - Uniform Rules for Transferable Electronic...more
In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more
On 6 October 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Mints & ors v PJSC National Bank Trust & anor [2023] EWCA 1332. The judgment confirmed that the UK’s sanctions do not preclude the English courts...more
London, UK - Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is advising Arqit Limited (Arqit), a leader in quantum-safe encryption, in relation to its documentary framework to support the creation, issue and storage of electronic promissory...more
London, UK – Partner Geoffrey Wynne at Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) has assisted the International Trade & Forfaiting Association (ITFA) in relation to an important update to its Digital Negotiable Instruments (DNI)...more
UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech - Whilst many European start-ups have struggled to successfully execute funding rounds at valuation levels of yesteryear, more mature fintechs...more
Electronic Trade Documents Act - The passing of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (the “Act”) often touted as “game-changing” and “revolutionary” is the UK’s alternative to adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic...more
London, UK - The Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) will shortly receive Royal Assent and will come into effect two months later. The culmination of years of work by many people and industry bodies, once it takes...more
Jacqueline Cook, Of Counsel, and Larissa Head, Trainee Solicitor, sum up the key points of the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 (the Act) which will shortly receive Royal Assent and come into force two months later. ...more
The EU adopted its eleventh sanctions package against Russia on 23 June, 2023. A new anti-circumvention framework enables the EU to tackle sanctions evasion through third countries. The EU extends the scope of existing...more
The centrality of international trade laws in the development and execution of U.S. foreign policy has never been more evident than in 2022. Companies that have not invested in international trade compliance programs are...more
The European Union (EU)’s tenth package of sanctions against Russia, adopted 25 February 2023, imposed an asset freeze against 121 individuals and entities and expanded the scope of sectoral sanctions....more
DOJ Increases Resources To Investigate and Prosecute Sanctions Evasion and Export Control Violations - On March 2, 2023, during a keynote speech at the American Bar Association’s annual White Collar Crime National...more
Switzerland implemented the remaining measures of the EU ninth package of sanctions in its Ordinance on Measures Connected with the Situation in Ukraine (the "Ordinance"switz), with effect from 25 January at 18:00 CET. These...more
On 15 December 2022 the United Kingdom announced its latest expansion of sanctions against Russia. New prohibitions were added relating to trust services, and professional and business services, and existing restrictions...more
Strong diplomatic and economic ties have long existed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and North Africa but there are other levers at play for deepening economic relations....more