David Cameron is making his first visit to Washington DC as Foreign Secretary to reaffirm the strength of the UK-US relationship and support for Ukraine....
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4 hours ago
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Effective as of 25 November 2023, Ukraine introduced two new sets of personal sanctions against 147 individuals and 303 legal entities (“Sanctions”), in particular:[1] (a) the following Russian...
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1 day ago
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Writing in The Sun on Sunday, Foreign Secretary David Cameron outlined how the UK must build up defences, stay close to partners, and reach out to new allies....
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3 days ago
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Minister for Armed Forces attends OSCE Ministerial Council in North Macedonia to call out Russian aggression across Europe....
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5 days ago
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UK National statement at the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2023 Agenda Item 6: Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine....
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11 days ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Russia has blocked discussions on conflict diamonds and Ukraine at the Kimberley Process Plenary in Zimbabwe....
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11 days ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Russia has blocked discussions on conflict diamonds and Ukraine at the Kimberley Process Plenary in Zimbabwe....
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12 days ago
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On November 2, 2023, the United States government issued new Russia-related sanctions targeting more than 200 individuals and entities. OFAC also issued three new Russia-related General Licenses and...
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14 days ago
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The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (“FCDO”) have issued joint guidance (“Joint Guidance”) on the application of the UK’s...
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18 days ago
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In parallel with the new advanced computing, semiconductor, and supercomputing rules issued on October 17, 2023 (here), the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS“) issued...
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18 days ago
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Details of the policy intention of the UK government's approach to ownership and control in UK sanctions regulations, in regard to public officials and control....
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18 days ago
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Details of the policy intention of the UK government's approach to ownership and control in UK sanctions regulations, in regard to public officials and control....
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18 days ago
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Foreign Secretary David Cameron is the first UK minister to visit Black Sea port city of Odesa since Russia’s full-scale invasion....
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19 days ago
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The Foreign Secretary has visited Kyiv, where he reaffirmed the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine and met President Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Kuleba....
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20 days ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary David Cameron is the first UK minister to visit Black Sea port city of Odesa since Russia’s full-scale invasion....
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20 days ago
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On November 10, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). The amendments list an additional 9 individuals and 6 entities under...
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22 days ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Guidance on imports from Russia and Belarus requiring additional duties and terms of exemption....
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22 days ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary announces 29 new UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia's gold, oil and strategic sectors....
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28 days ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On October 31, 2023, the US, UK, and Canadian governments imposed further coordinated sanctions against Myanmar (Burma) through designations of individuals and entities associated with Myanmar’s military regime...
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28 days ago
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The Foreign Secretary will be in Japan for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting....
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1 month ago
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Please check out Episode 9 of the Compliance Podcast of the Caracas office in which Jesus Davila talks to Washington DC partner, Alex Lamy, concerning the US sanctions...
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1 month ago
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On 25 October 2023, the Australian Government published two new designations (see here and here) (Designations) introducing new goods export sanctions for Russia and specified regions of Ukraine...
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1 month ago
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The EU has published an update to its list of goods regarded as “economically critical” to Russia. Amongst these are hydraulic power engines and motors, concrete or mortar...
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1 month ago
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On 23 October, the European Council adopted a new framework for restrictive measures against Niger which seek to “sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law...
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1 month ago
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The UK signs war-risk insurance Statement of Intent with European Bank of Reconstruction and Development to help UK companies to do business in Ukraine....
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1 month ago
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El 18 de octubre de 2023, la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (“OFAC”) del Departamento del Tesoro de EE.UU. aplicó un levantamiento limitado de las sanciones bajo...
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1 month ago
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On October 18, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) implemented limited sanctions relief under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations (the “VSR”) to...
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1 month ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In the past week, both the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) in the US Treasury Department and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) took steps related to...
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1 month ago
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On October 17, 2023, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released two interim final rules (collectively, the “October 2023 IFRs” available here and...
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1 month ago
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On October 18, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) that came into effect on the same day. The amendments incorporate prohibitions that are set...
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1 month ago
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On October 18, 2023, the US Departments of Commerce, State, Treasury, and Justice issued the Iran Ballistic Missile Procurement Advisory (the “Advisory”) to alert persons and businesses to...
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1 month ago
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On 12 October 2023, the Price Cap Coalition (Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) renewed efforts to ensure...
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1 month ago
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On October 17, 2023, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (the “Regulations”) sanctioning Russian collaborators in Moldova. The amendments list an additional nine individuals and six...
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1 month ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Guidance and webinars to help you understand how to comply with UK financial sanctions....
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1 month ago
UK Sanctions
This page contains the list of asset freeze targets, listed because of proliferation-related activity in Iran. It also contains information on regulations....
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1 month ago
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The Prime Minister has vowed to step up the UK’s presence in Northern Europe, deepen cooperation on tackling hybrid threats and protect Critical National Infrastructure with Joint Expeditionary...
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1 month ago
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On September 18, 2023, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) established a new humanitarian channel (“HC”) in Qatar to facilitate the...
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1 month ago
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The Defence Secretary will today announce a new package of support for Ukraine and the signing of further air defence contracts, procured through the International Fund for Ukraine....
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1 month ago
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The Defence Secretary will today announce a new package of support for Ukraine and the signing of further air defence contracts, procured through the International Fund for Ukraine....
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1 month ago
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In May 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) introduced amendments (Amendments) to the Valuation for Duty Regulations which, if passed, would alter existing Canadian customs valuation rules....
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1 month ago
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On September 8, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published a Financial Trend Analysis (“FTA”) highlighting trends related to suspected evasion of...
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1 month ago
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On 26 September 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that the “Five Eyes” countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United...
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1 month ago
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Intelligence reveals Russia may use sea mines to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea....
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2 months ago
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Intelligence reveals Russia may use sea mines to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea to deter the export of Ukrainian grain....
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2 months ago
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At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023, the UK called for accountability on behalf of persecuted Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarussian journalists and human rights activists....
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2 months ago
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2023 has proven to be another dynamic year under the Government of Canada’s trade agenda, which showed no signs of slowing over the summer. From May to August...
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2 months ago
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At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023, Ambassador Neil Holland says that inclusive, democratic and accountable institutions are the key building blocks for secure and prosperous states....
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2 months ago
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Latest sanctions package holds those who would undermine Ukraine's sovereignty to account....
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2 months ago
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Poland is an EU member state that follows a dual sanctions regime. This member state enforces EU sanctions, in addition to enforcing national sanctions that go beyond them. ...
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2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The UK, France and Germany (the European signatories to the Joint Collective Plan of Action (“JCPOA“) nuclear deal with Iran in 2015, referred to as the “E3“) have...
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2 months ago
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Introduction During September 2023, the US, UK, and EU, and Japan, updated their Common High Priority Items Lists (“the List(s)“), with seven new Harmonized System (“HS“) codes. These...
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2 months ago
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On September 21, 2023, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to “acts of significant corruption”. These amendments list an additional three individuals...
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2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In two separate rounds of sanctions designations in the past week, the United States added more parties to the Specially Designated Nationals List (“SDN List”) maintained by the...
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2 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On September 14, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in an effort to impose costs on the Iranian regime for...
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2 months ago
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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden’s speech on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council in New York on 20 September 2023, as it was delivered....
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2 months ago
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The UK has delivered over 300,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and is committed to delivering tens of thousands more artillery shells this year, the Defence Secretary announced today....
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2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Following reports in August (see blog post here), on 6 September, the UK government formally announced the proscription of the Wagner Group. Parliament has passed an order, presented...
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2 months ago
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Benefits that are available to you and how to apply for them....
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2 months ago
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How to rent privately, including your rights and responsibilities....
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2 months ago
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What you need to do if you need to leave your children in the care of your sponsor, or if you can't travel with your children to the...
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2 months ago
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How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out....
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2 months ago
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The legal requirements for getting your driving licence, and how public transport works in the UK....
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2 months ago
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Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments....
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2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information about how to become a Homes for Ukraine sponsor, including checks the council will make, and eligibility criteria....
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2 months ago
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What to do if you are asked to look after your guest's child or children unexpectedly. This could include if your guest needs to leave the country, or...
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2 months ago
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What to do if your guest will be temporarily absent from your accommodation....
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2 months ago
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Illegitimate “Elections” in regions of Ukraine illegally occupied by Russia....
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2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
New intelligence shows the intended target of a Russian missile attack in the Black Sea was a cargo ship....
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2 months ago
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UK will host international food security summit later this year and increase support for vulnerable people worst hit by rising food prices....
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2 months ago
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this afternoon before he travels to India for the G20 Leaders’ Summit....
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2 months ago
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UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang responsible for attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure....
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2 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On August 14, 2023, the US State Department, the Labor Department, and the Commerce Department issued a business advisory (“Business Advisory”) highlighting key risks for companies operating in South Sudan....
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Government processes on the issue of monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions....
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3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
OFSI publishes guidance and runs webinars to help you understand how to comply with financial sanctions regulations....
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3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Actions taken by the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) to enforce financial sanctions....
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3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
OFSI publish a disclosure notice regarding a breach of financial sanctions regulations....
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3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Over the course of August 2023, Canada imposed sanctions on Iran, Belarus, Lebanese and Russian parties, and amended the definition of “designated” and “listed” persons in its country-specific...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On August 23, 2023, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) issued the first Determination Pursuant to Section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order (“EO“) 14014 (the...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 22 August, it was reported that the UK Government is considering the proscription of the Wagner group as a terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000. The...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Guidance on how to register to provide a home for Ukrainians already in the UK....
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3 months ago
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Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, had his appeal rejected after he was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the so-called Luhansk people’s republic....
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3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The British Embassy Kyiv seeks a supplier by 3 September 2023 to provide communications campaign support to a government ministry in Ukraine....
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3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On 29 July 2023, following several earlier initiatives, Ukraine finally approved legislation implementing a unified list of all effective personal sanctions – the State Sanctions Register. The State...
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3 months ago
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Resources and training to learn English....
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3 months ago
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This privacy notice explains how and why we use your personal data within the STEP Ukraine programme....
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3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On August 8, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued the OFAC Compliance Communique: Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On July 26, 2023, the US Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and Justice published a Tri-Seal Compliance Note on the voluntary self-disclosure (“VSD”) of potential violations of US sanctions,...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On August 9, 2023, President Biden issued Executive Order 14105, targeting certain US investments into Chinese companies or Chinese-owned companies engaged in three advanced technology areas (Addressing United...
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3 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin’s access to foreign military equipment....
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3 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Belarus is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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3 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This week in our Sanctions Enforcement Around the World series, we bring you the view from the Czech Republic. While historically the Czech Republic has had legal tools...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
New sanctions target 6 figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal colony after the rejection of his appeal....
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4 months ago
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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy today....
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4 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On July 20, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to individuals and entities “complicit in Russia’s ongoing violation...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 18 July 2023, the Dutch Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) published a statement that it had recently arrested a Dutch citizen in an ongoing investigation into...
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4 months ago
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Mali is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons....
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4 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
On July 19, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) in the US Commerce Department published much-anticipated guidance for license applications involving medical-related items destined to Russia,...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Vehicle tax and registration rules for people with a Ukrainian vehicle who have been issued a visa on the Family, Sponsor or Extension Ukraine visa schemes....
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4 months ago
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An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity with Ukraine....
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4 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced 14 new sanctions in response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity....
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4 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The leaders of the G7 signed a joint declaration on support to Ukraine....
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4 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Sudan is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons....
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4 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
A significant international framework for Ukraine’s long-term security arrangements is expected to be agreed by G7 partners in the margins of the NATO Summit today (Wednesday)....
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4 months ago
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On 11 July 2023, Polish authorities announced that assets of three entities controlled by Vyacheslav Kantor were subjected to compulsory administration in Poland. The entities, two incorporated in...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On June 28, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) and the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation of the HM Treasury (“OFSI“)...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 28 June 2023, the US Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that the “Five Eyes” countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On July 10, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) reissued General License 40B, “Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving the Exportation or Reexportation...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
We’re reaching out today as we believe the publication of the 11th package of sanctions against Russia deserves your utmost attention! Particularly as it relates to the new...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On June 27, 2023, the US Departments of State, the Treasury, Labor, Commerce, and Homeland Security, and the United States Agency for International Development issued a joint advisory...
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 29 June 2023, the UK introduced further restrictions to The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“UK Russia Regulations”) through the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No....
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4 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Justice Secretary to join international efforts to assist Ukraine in re-building of justice system....
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4 months ago
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OFSI helps ensure financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. This includes the Oil Price Cap on Russian oil....
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5 months ago
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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is subject to UK financial sanctions regime. This document contains a current list of designated persons....
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5 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is subject to UK financial sanctions regime. This document contains a current list of designated persons....
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5 months ago
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Foreign Secretary sets out UK priorities for future cooperation with the EU in his first speech to the EU Parliament in Brussels....
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5 months ago
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How can companies prepare in an era of increased sanctions enforcement and investigations? In this video, partners Kerry Contini and Alex Lamy share their advice to companies navigating...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 30 June 2023, the Dutch government announced supplemental controls for exports of certain advanced semiconductor production equipment from the Netherlands. These controls will enter into force on...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Bill C-47 (the “Bill“) is the Federal Budget Implementation Act – Part 1, an omnibus bill which amends existing legislation to meet the Government’s 2023 Budget objectives. Division...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Canada recently committed to heightened enforcement of its export controls legislation on the heels of announcing amendments to A Guide to Canada’s Export Control List and the Export...
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5 months ago
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Move increases global activity to weaken vulnerable sectors of Russian economy....
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5 months ago
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As heightened sanctions activity amplifies challenges for those operating in a global environment, navigating this landscape requires a comprehensive – and collaborative – approach. Addressing this, Baker McKenzie’s...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On June 16, 2023, the US Commerce Department published a final rule (“Final Rule”), implementing President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order 14034 on “Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from Foreign...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On June 1, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) added four (4) entities to the Specialty Designated Nationals (“SDN”) List under...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On June 21, 2023, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to “gross and systematic human rights violations”. These amendments list...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In brief After intense debates in the Council of the European Union, the EU has agreed on an 11th package of sanctions against Russia and its supporters in...
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5 months ago
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This week in our Sanctions Enforcement Around the World series, we bring you the view from Belgium. Before Russia took the decision to recognise the non-government controlled areas...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Armed Forces of Ukraine Personnel are learning life-saving medical techniques and strategies for providing battlefield trauma care....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On June 14, 2023, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a Fact Sheet providing a helpful consolidated summary of the various existing exemptions, exceptions,...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Latest FCDO travel advice for Romania including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Latest FCDO travel advice for Hungary including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On June 19, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to Iran’s “gross and systematic violations of human rights...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 20 June 2023, the UK enacted additional amendments to The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“Russia Regulations“) through The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2)...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine’s recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine’s recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Major conglomerates, international corporations, retail chains and businesses across the world signal their backing for Ukraine at recovery conference....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint statement on bilateral cooperation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in London on 20 June 2023....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On 9 June 2023, the EU Council published draft legislation introducing EU-wide criminal penalties and stricter enforcement for the evasion of EU sanctions. The EU Council’s press release...
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5 months ago
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UK Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Alex Chalk was in Paris today (19 June 2023) to meet French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti....
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5 months ago
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Press release: New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv
The UK government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning (19 June 2023)....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Ukraine’s recovery must be accelerated through rapid investment and innovation, the Prime Minister will tell a major global summit this week....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
UK to give major boost to cyber defences as Ukraine mounts counteroffensive...
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On June 10, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations (the “Ukraine Regulations”) in response to “Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukraine’s cultural sites,...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
As defence ministers meet in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced a £60 million contribution to the Comprehensive Assistance Package....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Effective as of 13 June 2023, Ukraine introduced a new set of personal sanctions against 178 individuals,[1] either Russian judges, including the judges of the Constitutional Court of...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
A major new fund will deliver hundreds of vital air defence missiles, the result of a partnership between Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This week in our Sanctions Enforcement Around the World series, we bring you the view from Spain. In Spain, fines for sanctions violations are not published but sanctions...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In addition to the new EU measures, on Thursday 8th June the UK announced additional sanctions against Belarus, which came into force on Friday 9th June. The press...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On Monday 5th June, the EU published an amendment to the existing sanctions against Russia, which came into force on Monday 5th June. The implementing regulation is available...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In lieu of our annual conference in Bellevue, WA, we are excited to again provide a Virtual Global Trade Conference available to all our clients and friends worldwide! The conference...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The FCDO is to provide £16 million to address widespread needs in Ukraine, including to support those affected by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Individuals who have submitted an expression of interest to sponsor under the Homes for Ukraine scheme via gov.uk as at 31 May 2023....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information regarding the allocation of the £150 million additional funding for local authorities across the UK to help support Ukrainian guests move into their own homes and reduce...
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information regarding the allocation of Homelessness Prevention Grant - Homes for Ukraine funding top-up for local authorities in 2023 to 2024....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Funding will be allocated across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, helping support Ukrainian families into their own homes....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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5 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to the Republic of Belarus...
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5 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Guide for parents and legal guardians about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This week in our Sanctions Enforcement Around the World series, we bring you the view from Poland, an EU member state with a dual sanctions regime. Poland enforces...
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5 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
New sanctions legislation allows the UK to target exports from Belarus funding the Lukashenko regime and crack down on Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK has announced additional funding of £750,000 to the IAEA to support its nuclear safety work in Ukraine....
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5 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On June 1, 2023, Canada enacted the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. The Regulations are targeted...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by Australia, Ukraine, Switzerland, and the Netherlands in the past weeks, we now turn our attention to the sanctions enforcement trends in the Sweden....
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Somalia is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons....
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6 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
On 29 May 2023, the Ukrainian Parliament approved the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to introduce sectoral special economic and other restrictive measures...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 30 May 2023, Ukraine introduced a new set of personal sanctions against 51 individuals and 220 legal entities.[1] The sanctions affect the following categories of...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 29 May 2023, Poland imposed sanctions on 365 citizens of Belarus, as well as other individuals and entities. Polish law requires an individual decision and scope of...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 23, 2023, Japanese government announced an amendment of the export control regulations on the additional semiconductor related items, which will go into effect on July 23,...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 19, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”)...
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6 months ago
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Transport Secretary highlights devastating impact war has had on Ukraine transport infrastructure and calls for changes to ITF rules to adapt to unprecedented global events....
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6 months ago
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Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by Australia, Ukraine, and Switzerland in the past weeks, we now turn our attention to the sanctions enforcement trends in the Netherlands. Recent sanctions...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Last week, Canada announced two sets of amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in coordination with its allies at the G7 Summit in Japan. Additionally, the...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Check what you must do when you enter the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine with personal belongings....
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6 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Latest FCDO travel advice for Ukraine including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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6 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
UK sanctions 86 individuals and entities, targeting Russia’s theft of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology, and remaining revenue sources....
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6 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will warn against complacency in defending our values and standing up to autocratic regimes, as he meets G7 leaders in Hiroshima....
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6 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Effective as of 16 May 2023, Ukraine introduced five new sets of personal sanctions against 502 individuals and 860 legal entities.[1] The sanctions affect the following categories of...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 1, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) issued General License No. 42 (“GL 42“) under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 4, 2023, the President Biden issued Executive Order 14098 (“EO 14098“) establishing a sanctions authority that authorizes the US Government to imposes sanctions on persons or...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 9 May 2023, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced further details on the proposed eleventh package of EU sanctions against Russia. According...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On April 27, 2023, the US Department of State (“State”) designated Russia’s Federal Security Service (“FSB”) and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization (“IRGC-IO”) pursuant to Executive...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by Australia and Ukraine in the past weeks, we now turn our attention to the sanctions enforcement trends in Switzerland. The State...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will meet US Secretary of State and leading members of Congress to discuss the US and UK's long-term commitment to Ukraine....
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6 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On April 12, 2023, China’s regulators on cybersecurity and product standardization, including the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”), Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”), Ministry of Public...
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6 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 5, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls (“OFAC”) reissued Russia-related General License 8G, “Authorizing Transactions Related to Energy.” The scope of the General...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 2, 2023, for the second time this year, the US and Turkish governments took joint action in imposing sanctions. Specifically, the United States and Türkiye imposed...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Following the inaugural post for the new Sanctions Enforcement Around the World blog series focused on enforcement trends in Australia, we now turn our attention to the sanctions...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On May 3, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to Iran’s “gross and systematic human rights violations in...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Government of Canada recently introduced Part 1 of the budget implementation bill (Bill C-47), which completed its second reading before the House of Commons and has been...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
By making the first entry to the national sanctions list, the Czech Republic has taken another step in its efforts to use its sanctions powers to respond more...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Over the past eight weeks, following the announcement of the G7’s Sanctions Enforcement Coordination Mechanism, we have journeyed to our offices in each of the G7 members to...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations are subject to UK financial sanctions....
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7 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
As discussed in our recent blog post (available here), the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) has updated its guidance on enforcement and monetary penalties for breaches...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The UK has adopted The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. See here for an explanatory memorandum accompanying this legislation. The new legislation introduced and expands on...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On April 18, 2023, Matthew S. Axelrod, the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”), issued a memorandum titled “Clarifying...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Over the past eight weeks, following the announcement of the G7’s Sanctions Enforcement Coordination Mechanism, we have journeyed to our offices in each of the G7 members to...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets....
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7 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has sanctioned five individuals connected to the poisoning and arrest of politician and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza...
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The G7 announced the creation of a new Enforcement Coordination Mechanism “to bolster compliance and enforcement of our measures and deny Russia the benefit of G7 economies” on...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On March 24, 2023, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued a final rule amending and reissuing the Belarus Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The foreign ministers from the G7 countries released a joint communiqué following their April 2023 meeting in Japan....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
All assets and economic resources belonging to Nazem Ahmad in the UK have been frozen...
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7 months ago
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This page contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity. This sanctions regime aims...
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7 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This page contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity. This sanctions regime aims...
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions
The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador after the politically-motivated conviction and sentencing of British dual-national Vladimir Kara-Murza in a Moscow court today....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador after the politically-motivated conviction and sentencing of British dual-national Vladimir Kara-Murza in a Moscow court today....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This guidance sets out the implementation of the Russian oil import ban and how businesses should navigate the prohibitions and requirements introduced in the UK’s sanctions legislation....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Latest FCDO travel advice for Moldova including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On April 11, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to the Belarusian regime’s role in “enabling Russia’s illegal...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On April 11, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to individuals and entities “complicit in Russia’s ongoing war...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their family members to come to the UK under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme....
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7 months ago
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Information for any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate....
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7 months ago
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Information for any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions
New sanctions announced target those who have knowingly assisted sanctioned Russia oligarchs to hide their assets in complex financial networks....
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7 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The G7 announced the creation of a new Enforcement Coordination Mechanism “to bolster compliance and enforcement of our measures and deny Russia the benefit of G7 economies” on...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On March 31, 2023, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”) initiated a public comment procedure for the Draft Amendment to Ministerial Ordinance and the Draft...
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7 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On March 30, 2023, the White House and US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced human rights and export control measures that underscore the...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 04 April 2023, Ukraine introduced two new sets of personal sanctions against 273 individuals and 380 legal entities, mainly targeting Russian public officials and the...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
1. Overview Following several announcements in public media,[1] it has been reported that Kazakhstan will monitor goods that are imported into the country for re-export tracking them until...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, the European Union, Germany, and France in the past weeks, we continue our overview with...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On February 15, 2023, section 17.1 of the Special Import Measures Regulations (the “SIMR”) was amended to add Russia and Belarus to the list of countries determined to...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Foreign Secretary is in Brussels today for a two-day meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers coinciding with Finland's historic accession to the Alliance....
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8 months ago
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This page outlines the process to regularise a child from Ukraine’s immigration status in the UK through the Ukraine Extension Scheme....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This page outlines how guests can regularise their child’s immigration status in the UK through the Ukraine Extension Scheme....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This page outlines how councils should handle suspected fraud cases....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Where to find work, who can help you and how to access skills based training for employment....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
German Ambassador to the OSCE gives a statement on behalf of 45 OSCE participating States on the deportation of children amidst Russia’s war against Ukraine....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On March 27, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to Iran’s “gross and systematic violations of human rights...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom, the European Union, and Germany in the past weeks, we continue our series with the...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Latest FCDO travel advice for Slovakia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK has announced up to £10 million in funding to support a new UK-Polish partnership which will provide shelter and power for Ukrainians displaced by Russian attacks....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Myanmar is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Ukrainian Ambassador thanks British people for standing ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Ukraine....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Counts of Ukrainian nationals in employment by age, gender and region in UK, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hosts Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu in London to sign a renewed Strategic Partnership and open a bilateral forum....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On February 21, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued OFAC Compliance Communique: Guidance on Authorized Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Having focused on the enforcement of sanctions by the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union in the past weeks, this week we will take a closer...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 21 March 2023, Ukraine introduced a new set of personal sanctions against 300 individuals and 141 legal entities with the aim of targeting the Russian...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Details of Trust Service sanctions...
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
The Prime Minister spoke to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy today....
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8 months ago
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Support critical infrastructure in Ukraine and help them rebuild....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) has updated its guidance on enforcement and monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions (the “Monetary Penalties Guidance”, available here),...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Homes for Ukraine grant determination letters and funding allocations (September to November 2022)....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Moldova and Georgia and announce new funding to boost regional resilience against Russian malign interference....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Since March 10, 2023, Türkiye has stopped the transit of some goods to Russia via Türkiye without an official explanation and despite the fact that no sanctions against...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On March 10, 2023, Canada amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) to prohibit the import, purchase and acquisition of steel and aluminum goods listed under...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The G7 announced the creation of a new Enforcement Coordination Mechanism “to bolster compliance and enforcement of our measures and deny Russia the benefit of G7 economies” on...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Information for companies....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On March 2, 2023, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”), the US Department of Justice (“DOJ”), and the US Treasury Department’s Office of...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The G7 announced the creation of a new Enforcement Coordination Mechanism “to bolster compliance and enforcement of our measures and deny Russia the benefit of G7 economies” on...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Iraq is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Management information on homelessness duties owed to Ukrainian nationals - for England, by lower tier local authority....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Syria is currently subject to UK financial sanctions.This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
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South Sudan is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
The Central African Republic is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
In recent weeks, there have been a number of noteworthy developments highlighting the increasing focus that US, EU, UK and other governments are placing on the potential circumvention...
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8 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons....
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8 months ago
UK Sanctions
On 22 February 2023, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new voluntary self-disclosure policy for corporate criminal enforcement in all United States Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs) around the...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Latest FCDO travel advice for Russia including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
James Cleverly will launch an exchange scheme for young professionals and, at a foreign ministers' meeting, will urge G20 partners to tackle global challenges....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On February 27, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to the “gross violations of human rights” by the...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Last week, among the flurry of new sanctions announcements marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the G7 announced the creation of a new Enforcement...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 28 February 2023, Ukraine introduced three sets of personal sanctions against 277 individuals and 92 legal entities in total.[1] The Decisions sanctioned the following persons:[2]...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On 25 February, 2023, Prime Minister Kishida, announced further sanctions against Russia. The new measures will include: Additionally, the Prime Minister mentioned that the Japanese government is considering...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On February 24, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to individuals and entities “complicit in Russia’s ongoing war...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Guidance, General Licences and reporting forms in relation to the Russian Oil Services ban and price cap...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance, General Licences and reporting forms in relation to the Russian Oil Services ban and price cap...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
On 24 February 2023, the Australian Government announced that it had imposed further targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 90 persons, and targeted financial sanctions on 40...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The EU has today adopted its 10th package of sanctions against Russia. Please see here for relevant Regulations and Council decisions. The new package includes the following measures:...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Today, the US Government alongside G7 leaders announced via a White House statement a new set of trade and economic measures targeting Russia and Belarus and support for...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to G7 leaders to mark a year since the unjustified invasion of Ukraine....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to G7 leaders to mark a year since the unjustified invasion of Ukraine....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Libya is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons and information on relevant regulations...
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9 months ago
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Libya is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons and information on relevant regulations...
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9 months ago
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UK announces new package of sanctions against Russia and designates additional individuals/companies
The UK has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia. This will include the following sanctions: The UK has also today designated an additional 92 entities and...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU....
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
The Foreign Secretary announced a new package of sanctions, including export bans on every item Russia has been found using on the battlefield to date....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set to call on partners to increase Ukraine’s capability to stop Russian forces....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
James Cleverly addresses the UN Security Council in New York, calling on international partners to support Ukraine, 1 year on since Russia's illegal invasion....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Joint declaration on the eve of the one-year anniverssary of the Russian invasion to Ukraine, by the G7 diplomatic mission representatives in Paraguay....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On 22 February 2023, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine introduced a set of sectoral special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions) against the Russian banking...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to President Zelenskyy this evening, ahead of the one year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Friday....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On 22 February 2023, Dutch Customs published a press release on its website indicating that the additional EU sanctions measures against Russia and Belarus will enter into force...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Latest FCDO travel advice for Poland including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Ukrainians already in the UK with a visa will be able to extend their stay by extending their visa or switching to another immigration route, where eligible, even...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Guidance for Ukrainian nationals and their family members to apply to stay in the UK under the Ukraine Extension Scheme....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information about the immigration routes available for Ukrainian nationals in the UK, British nationals and their family members....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information about the next steps Ukrainians need to take after arriving in the UK to confirm their immigration status....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Check what you need to do before you travel to the UK and what to do after you arrive....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
In the second session of our 2023 International Trade and Supply Chain Webinar Series, partners Sunny Mann, Alison Stafford Powell, Paul Amberg, Jannan Crozier and Ed Poulton will...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Background After two and a half years since the issuance of the Regulations on the Unreliable Entities List (“UEL Regulations“), the Unreliable Entities List Working Mechanism (“Mechanism“) headed...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Slovak Foreign Minister Rastislav Káčer signed a joint declaration on closer cooperation on 21 February 2023 in London....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Effective as of 21 February 2023, Ukraine introduced sanctions against Moscow Stock Exchange MMVB-RTS PJSC and 333 individuals, mainly the top management of Russian banks and the Russian...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Iran is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons relating to human rights violations....
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Iran is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons relating to human rights violations....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
In December 2022, the United Nations Security Council (the ‘UNSC’) adopted a resolution which introduced a standardised humanitarian exemption across UN regimes according to which activities necessary for...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On February 17, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) in the US Commerce Department announced that it is expediting the processing of export license applications for items...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On February 9, 2023, the United States and the United Kingdom designated seven Russian individuals that have been associated with the development or deployment of a range of...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On February 3, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a determination pursuant to sections 1(a)(ii), 1(b), and 5 of Executive Order 14071 and...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 14 February 2023, Ukraine introduced sanctions against 200 individuals, mainly Russian politicians, officials, managers and employees of state-owned nuclear enterprises.[1] This became the second sanctions...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Latest operational data on applications to come to or stay in the UK under the Ukraine Visa Schemes and Ukraine Extension Scheme....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Visa data by local authority in separate tables for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This will make it easier for aid agencies to operate and facilitate earthquake relief efforts in Syria, without breaching sanctions that target Assad’s regime....
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
This will make it easier for aid agencies to operate and facilitate earthquake relief efforts in Syria, without breaching sanctions that target Assad’s regime....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
On February 9, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Syria General License 23, “Authorizing Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief Efforts...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons involved in serious corruption or that are linked to those involved in serious corruption. This document provides a current list...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Government announces a national one-minute silence on Friday 24 February, marking a year since Russia’s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons, entities or bodies involved in certain cyber activity.This page contains the current list of designated targets....
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons, entities or bodies involved in certain cyber activity.This page contains the current list of designated targets....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Find out which people, entities and ships are designated or specified under regulations made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018, and why....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Latest FCDO travel advice for Belarus including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
This page explains how the UK is providing humanitarian assistance to support people in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries following the Russian invasion....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions....
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Somalia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
This guidance assists people in implementing and complying with the The Haiti (Sanctions) Regulations 2022...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the South Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Yemen (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the Mali (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (Assassination of Rafiq Hariri and others) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
Guidance on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Gov Sanctions Feed
Guidance on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019...
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU....
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9 months ago
UK Sanctions
On January 25, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an alert to financial institutions regarding potential investments in the US commercial...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 7 February 2023, Ukraine introduced sanctions against 200 Russian legal entities operating in the Russian nuclear industry.[1] The sanctions package, according to the President of...
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9 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 31 January 2023, Ukraine introduced a new set of personal sanctions against 182 Russian and Belarusian legal entities, mainly transport and leasing companies as well...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On January 26, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) redesignated PMC Wagner (“Wagner Group”) a Significant Transnational Criminal Organization (“STCO”) pursuant...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
On January 17, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) amended (i) certain Russia-related General Licenses (“GLs”) and (ii) four Russia-related Frequently...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Ambassador Bush condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and stresses Russia will not break the resolve of the Ukrainian people....
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10 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
On January 17, 2023, the US Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) issued a revised version of its Criminal Division Corporate Enforcement Policy (“CEP”). The CEP sets...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
In a judgment of 10 January 2023 (ECLI:NL:HR:2023:2), the Dutch Supreme Court confirmed that the applicable standard of proof for “intentional” violations of EU sanctions under Dutch law...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Effective as of 10 and 17 January 2023, Ukraine introduced two sets of personal sanctions targeting 317 individuals, mainly Russian public and media personalities (TV presenters, journalists, artists,...
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10 months ago
Baker McKenzie UK
Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia’s continued attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine....
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10 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
Justice ministers from around the world will convene in London in March to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine. ...
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10 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
The UK supports the US assessment that North Korea has completed an arms delivery to Russia for the use by the Wagner Group in Russia's illegal war in...
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11 months ago
UK Sanctions Russia
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons involved in serious corruption or that are linked to those involved in serious corruption. This document provides a current list...
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11 months ago
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