In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world...more
The Offence and Penalty - On 8 May 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its 11 April 2025 notice of its first-ever monetary penalty for an information offence relating to financial...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
The UK’s sanctions regimes remain dynamic as they continue to respond to geopolitical changes. In recent weeks, the UK has enhanced its Russia sanctions, despite the uncertain direction of the international sanctions on...more
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
The United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published a report detailing suspected breaches of UK financial sanctions involving UK property and related services firms since February 2022 and...more
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
In its first-ever threat assessment of the UK legal sector, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has raised red flags with regards to suspected sanctions breaches involving UK legal services providers...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more
I. US SANCTIONS - U.S. Agrees to Help Lift International Sanctions on Certain Russian Exports: On March 25, Reuters reported that Washington has agreed “to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow.” This consideration...more
The Office of Financial Sanction Implementation's ("OFSI") Annual Review for 2023-2024 provides valuable insights into how the UK's financial sanctions regime has continued to develop. We explore some of the key trends for...more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more
On 13 February 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its assessment of suspected sanctions breaches involving financial services firms since February 2022 (the Assessment). The Assessment...more
On March 20, 2025, the U.K.’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) announced that, in accordance with section 146 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (PACA), a monetary penalty of £465,000 had been imposed...more
On 21 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its annual review for 2023-2024 period. The report highlights a number of key developments in the agency’s work. Importantly, the data...more
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has imposed a penalty of £465,000 on the Moscow subsidiary of Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) for breaches of UK financial sanctions imposed on Russia following the...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
In the past year, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) actively has focused on sanctions enforcement efforts, particularly with respect to Russia-related measures (Russia sanctions), including by...more
After a relatively quiet period, UK sanctions updates have picked up pace in recent weeks. We have seen the announcement of an enhanced partnership between US and UK sanctions agencies, updates to reporting requirements, the...more
In recent months, the United Kingdom’s sanctions regime has received noteworthy updates with implications for a range of entities operating both domestically and abroad. The changes are housed in an update to the Russia...more