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13 Administrative Penalties For Sanctions Offences (March 2024 To July 2025)

Further to our earlier posts publishing the Administrative Penalties imposed by Switzerland's SECO, we are providing details of a further 13 penalties imposed.

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Against Interactive Brokers: Important Compliance Lessons (Also) For Swiss Financial Institutions

On 15 July 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") announced a settlement with Interactive Brokers LLC ("IB"), a U.S.-based global brokerage firm.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Aligns With The European Union's 16th Sanctions Package: Implications And Action Points For Companies

On 15 May 2025, the Swiss Federal Council adopted comprehensive amendments to the Ordinance on Measures in Connection with the Situation in Ukraine...

European Union International

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU – Implementation Of The 16th Sanctions Package

In a continued effort to align with European Union ("EU") sanctions, on 14 May 2025, the Swiss Federal Council implemented additional measures transposing the core components of the European Union's 16th sanctions package adopted on 24 February 2025...

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

The Swiss Response To Art. 248 Of Russia's Arbitrazh Procedural Code

Switzerland International

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Vischer AG

Attorney General's Office Provides Details On Two Ongoing Criminal Sanctions Cases

Switzerland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Further Alignment With The EU 15th Sanctions Package

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

U.S. Primary And Secondary Sanctions: Ramifications For Europe & Switzerland?

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

No Extraterritorial Extension Of Swiss Sanctions

Worldwide International

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MME

Bank Guarantee: Pay First, Then Litigate – Except For Russian Connections

Switzerland International

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MME

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Partial Implementation Of The EU 14th Sanctions Package

European Union International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Decides On Further Measures On The EU's 14th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Gherson

Updated Swiss FAQs On The Ukraine Sanctions

Switzerland International

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MME

Managing Sanctions In International Arbitration

Worldwide Litigation

Aceris Law

Thoughts On The Contractual Impact Of Tariffs Under Swiss Law

Switzerland International

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

NEWSLETTER Du 14 Juillet Au 25 Juillet 2025 | N° 109

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Alternative Investment Funds Laws And Regulations Switzerland 2025

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Switzerland Litigation

Weber-Stecher Arbitration - Mediation

Chronique de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral en droit pénal économique en 2024, PJA 8/2025, pp. 897 ss Journal

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

EU Sanctions : Criminal Penalties For Violation And Circumvention

In a significant move to bolster the enforcement of its sanctions regime, the European Union Council has officially passed legislation that introduces EU-wide minimum rules...

European Union International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Context In Treaty Interpretation

When addressing context in treaty interpretation, the primary point of reference is the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (the "Vienna Convention").

Switzerland International

Aceris Law

Switzerland Has Adopted The European Union's 13th Sanctions Package – Implications And Action Points For Companies

In response to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, Switzerland has adopted the EU's 13th sanctions package.

European Union International

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 13th Sanctions Package

Switzerland continues aligning its sanctions regime to the European Union sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Legal Compass: International Sanctions

Switzerland International

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Eversheds Sutherland

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 12th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Russian Sanctions Compliance: Lessons Learned On EU And Swiss Regulations

Switzerland International

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LINDEMANNLAW

360° International Sanctions Compliance – The Best Practice | Plenary Session At Caspian Week Forum

Switzerland International

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LINDEMANNLAW

How Can Individuals Be Removed From Swiss Sanctions List?

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

How Can Individuals Be Removed From U.S. Sanctions List?

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

How Can Individuals Be Removed From EU Sanctions List?

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Approaching Deadlines For Renewing Declarations Of Assets And Transactions Reporting

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – SECO Updates Its "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) Document

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 11th Sanctions Package

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

How Can Individuals Be Removed From EU Sanctions List?

As of January 2024, more than 1950 Russian individuals and legal entities have been included in the European Union sanctions list as a result of measures taken by the European Union in connection

Worldwide International

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LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Approaching Deadlines For Renewing Declarations Of Assets And Transactions Reporting

On 21 December 2023, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) released an updated "frequently asked questions" (FAQ) document.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – SECO Updates Its "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) Document

The SECO has updated its "frequently asked questions" document, providing, in particular, enhanced clarity on specific aspects of Articles 16 and 20 of the Ordinance on measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Implementation Of The EU 11th Sanctions Package

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of Further Measures - Newsflash March 2023

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Adoption Of New Measures (6th Package)

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the EU sanctions against Russia.

European Union International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Sanctions Against Russia – Current Overview And Useful Links

The Swiss Federal Council continues aligning the Swiss sanctions regime to the EU sanctions against Russia. Switzerland has adopted the 4th wave...

Worldwide International

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland Imposes Further Sanctions Against Russia

On March 4, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a complete overhaul of the Federal Ordinance on measures in connection with the situation in Ukraine, to align the Swiss regime with the EU sanctions against Russia.

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert Week 9.2022

In light of the latest developments in Ukraine regarding the Russian invasion, currently Poland (Schengen & EU member state), Hungary (Schengen & EU member state), Moldova (neither Schengen nor EU member state) and ...

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Switzerland Adopts EU Sanctions Against Russia

Switzerland International

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Lenz & Staehelin

CAS Award Confirmed Despite Allegations Of A Violation Of Substantive Public Policy

Switzerland Litigation

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

AEO – Authorised Economic Operator

Switzerland International

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PrimeTax AG

Major Re-Interpretation Of Swiss Competition Law: Price-Fixing, Quantity-Limiting And Market-Allocating Agreements Are Per Se Illegal Regardless Of Effect And May Lead To Direct Sanctions

European Union International

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Niederer Kraft Frey AG

Swiss Competition Commission Updates Notice On Vertical Restraints And Releases Explanatory Guidelines

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

Prohibitions Of Parallel Imports Into Switzerland Generally Unlawful – No Need To Show Actual Effects

Switzerland Anti-trust

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Bär & Karrer

SECO Denies Export Of Surveillance Technology To Turkey

Switzerland International

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MME

Lifting Of Sanctions Against Liberia

Worldwide International

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MME

Selected Adjustments To The Ordinance On Measures Regarding Iran

Switzerland International

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MME

Tighter Sanctions Against North Korea

Switzerland International

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MME

Extraterritorial Application Of US And UK/EU Law - A Threat Also For Swiss Companies?

Switzerland International

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MME

Lifting Of Switzerland's Sanctions Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program

Worldwide International

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Bär & Karrer

Lifting Of Previously Suspended Sanctions Against Iran

Switzerland International

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Bär & Karrer

Internationale Wirtschaftssanktionen - Wirtschaftssanktionen Nehmen Weltweit Zu Und Beeinflussen Immer Weitere Teile Der Wirtschaft

Switzerland International

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

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