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Regulator's Audit Findings On Nordea Bank's Sanctions Compliance

Finland's Financial Supervisory Authority has published the results of an "audit" on Nordea Bank in relation to the bank's compliance with the asset freeze and export prohibition aspects of the EU's Russian sanctions.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

€540,000 Fine For Sanctions Compliance Failings By Online Retailer

The Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland has issued a €540,000 fine to online retailer Verkkokauppa.com for failings under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

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

CS

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

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Finland – CEO Acquitted Of Sanctions Charges

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

Finnish Gambling System Reform Is Underway – Part IV – Which Kind Of Marketing Is Allowed?

Finland Media & IT

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

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

Finland Media & IT

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

How Have Geopolitical Changes Affected Corporate Law?

Finland Commercial

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Omnibus-päivitys: Trilogineuvottelut Käynnistyivät Euroopan Parlamentin Vahvistettua Neuvottelukantansa CSRD:n Ja CSDDD:n Olennaisiin Muutosehdotuksiin – Miltä Asetelma Näyttää?

Finland Commercial

HS

Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

As Artificial Intelligence Remains On The Agenda: A Review Of The EU Artificial Intelligence Act On Its Anniversary

European Union Technology

AE

Acar Ergönen Attorney Partnership

Aircraft Detained For Suspected Involvement In Sanctions Evasion

It is being reported that a Lithuanian-registered aircraft being flown from Latvia to Russia via Finland has been intercepted and detained at Helsinki airport due to suspicions of sanctions evasion.

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

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

In April, the European Parliament and Council adopted a Directive on sanctions violations. The Directive aims to harmonise the definitions of criminal offences and penalties related to violating EU sanctions.

Worldwide International

CS

Castren & Snellman Attorneys

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

Finland International

DM

Duane Morris LLP

EU Sanctions Violations In Finland: Navigating Corporate Criminal Liability

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

LO

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

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

The war in Ukraine has affected also Finnish businesses in many ways. What kind of legal issues has the war brought to the in-house legal departments and to the General Counsels' desks?

Finland International

DI

Dittmar & Indrenius

Laittomien lakkojen sanktiointi ja työoikeudelliset turvaamistoimet

Vuodenvaihteen molemmin puolin käydyt työehtosopimusneuvottelut ja niihin liittyvät työtaistelut ovat jälleen nostaneet esiin kysymyksiä työrauhalainsäädäntömme ajantasaisuudesta...

Finland International

DI

Dittmar & Indrenius

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

BA

Borenius Attorneys Ltd

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