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Stricter Penalties Under New Sanctions Violation Regulation – Corporate Fines Of Up To EUR 40 Million

The new Finnish regulation on sanctions violations entered into force on 20 May 2025. The new statutory definitions under the Finnish Criminal Code place higher liability on companies with respect to sanctions compliance.

Finland International

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Suspended Sentence On Conviction For Dual-use Exports To Russia

It is being reported, that after pleading guilty to charges of exporting dual-use goods to Russian in breach of the EU's sanctions, a 20-year old student has been given a 14-month suspended sentence.

European Union International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

26 Investigations Into Breaches Of Trade Sanctions Started In 2025

Further to our earlier post regarding Finland's hundreds of sanctions investigations, we are pleased to acknowledge the help of Finnish Customs in supplying newly-updated information on the investigations so far commenced for breaches of the EU's trade sanctions.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Finland – CEO Acquitted Of Sanctions Charges

The company received an order from a Russian customer for non-prohibited goods. The products then became sanctioned leading to a dispute as to whether the contract should be performed.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

EU Sanctions Against Russia Don't Go On Holiday

European Union International

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Investigation Commenced Into Helsinki Logistics Company For Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

The EU's 17th Sanctions Package And Finland's National Implementation Of The Sanctions Criminalisation Offences Directive

Finland International

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Customs Investigation Into Suspected Electronics Exports To Russia

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Into Suspected Nuclear-related Breach Of Russian Sanctions

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Updated Statistics On Its 909 Russian Trade Sanctions Investigations

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions Enforcement Statistics: Over 900 Investigations, Hundreds Of Fines And Dozens Of Convictions

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions Investigation Closed Into Returned Russian Art

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Aircraft Detained For Suspected Involvement In Sanctions Evasion

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

New Directive On Sanctions Offences To Harmonise Penalties For Violating EU Sanctions

Worldwide International

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Finnish Gambling System Reform Is Underway — Part III — How To Apply For A Licence?

Finland Media & IT

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

How Will The EU Data Act Reshape SaaS Business And M&A In The Tech Sector?

European Union Commercial

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Using Copyright-Protected Works To Train AI From The Perspective Of The Data Mining Exception Of The Finnish Copyright Act

Finland Technology

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Being A Part Of The Legal Transformation At Castrén & Snellman

Finland Law Performance

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

One-Stop Shop Model For Environmental Matters To Be Introduced At The Beginning Of 2026 – This Is How The Permitting Process Will Change

Finland Environment

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Customs Has More Than 800 Sanctions Investigations

Finnish Customs has given an update on trade sanctions enforcement in Finland. The press release confirms that there are more than 800 such investigations being undertaken...

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

New Act On Dual-Use Items Entered Into Force In September – What Companies Need To Know

The new act on the export control of dual-use items entered into force on 15 September 2024. National export control legislation on dual-use items supplements and supports the application...

Finland International

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Three Russian Nationals Under Investigation For Dual-Use Exports

Further to our earlier post from May when three Russian national university students were arrested in Finland, an update on the case has now been reported.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

EU Sanctions Violations In Finland: Navigating Corporate Criminal Liability

In 2023, Finnish courts saw a significant increase in regulation offence cases, particularly related to violations of EU sanctions against Russia.

Worldwide International

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Commission Issues New Guidance On Enhanced Due Diligence Against Sanctions Circumvention

European Union International

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Amendments Made To Finnish Anti-Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism Rules Now In Force

Finland Government

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

New Developments In The Drafting Of The Unshell Directive (ATAD III): EU Is Setting Minimum Requirements For The Tax Advantages Of Shell Companies

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Sanctions Russia

Finland International

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LKOS Law Office

The Impact Of The War In Ukraine On In-house Legal Departments

Finland International

DI

Dittmar & Indrenius

Laittomien lakkojen sanktiointi ja työoikeudelliset turvaamistoimet

Finland International

DI

Dittmar & Indrenius

Finnish Companies Looking To Exit Russia – What Role Can Bilateral Investment Treaties Play?

Finland Litigation

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Obligations Of The Seller According To The Finnish Sale Of Goods Act – What One Should Know About Finnish Law When Conducting International Sale Of Goods

Finland Commercial

MA

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Changes In Russian Vat Rules Open Tax Saving Possibilities To Finnish Businesses

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

Finnish Companies Looking To Exit Russia – What Role Can Bilateral Investment Treaties Play?

On 24 February 2022, the whole world was shocked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finland Litigation

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Obligations Of The Seller According To The Finnish Sale Of Goods Act – What One Should Know About Finnish Law When Conducting International Sale Of Goods

The Finnish Sale of Goods Act (355/1987) is applicable when both of the parties to a contract of sale are Finnish, or when in the contract it is expressly stated that the contract is to be governed by Finnish law.

Finland Commercial

MA

Merilampi Attorneys Ltd

Changes In Russian Vat Rules Open Tax Saving Possibilities To Finnish Businesses

Technological equipment imported to Russia has been exempt from Russian VAT in cases where it has been invested to the share capital of Russian company as contribution in kind.

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

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