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Potential Re-imposition Of EU And UK Sanction On Iran

On 28 August, the so-called E3 (UK, France and Germany) announced that they had initiated the "snapback" process under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA"), also known as the Iran nuclear agreement.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of September 1, 2025

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below...

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Mayer Brown

OFSI Issues Disclosure Notice For Bank That Allowed Designated Person To Use Funds

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI") has today issued a Disclosure Notice against Vanquis Bank Limited.

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Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions: Fortnightly Summary

Welcome to the BCL's sanctions and export controls round-up, highlighting key UK and international developments in sanctions law and enforcement.

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BCL Solicitors LLP

Enforcement Statistics (Badly Described)

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of August 25, 2025

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Mayer Brown

The UK's Hard Line On Sanctions: The Shvidler Case

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Barnes Law

Secondary Sanctions, De-Risking, And More: How UK Sanctions Aim For Global Reach

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BCL Solicitors LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of August 18, 2025

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Mayer Brown

Suspended Custodial Sentence For Refusal By Designated Person To Provide Financial Information

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of August 11, 2025

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Mayer Brown

Sanctions Spotlight – Summer 2025

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Burness Paull

OFSI Imposes Civil Monetary Penalty On Markom Management Ltd For Crimea-Related Sanctions Breach

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Steptoe LLP

An Affirmation Of Orthodox Principles – Relying On International Law Fails To Narrow Broad Discretion In National Security And Foreign Policy Issues

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AI Tools Are Making Social Engineering Attacks Even More Convincing, And I Fear That This Is Only The Beginning

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BCL Solicitors LLP

FinReg Monthly Update

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Consumer Products Corner - Can The Revenue Resurgence Withstand The Next Wave Of Tariffs?

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AlixPartners

New Water (Special Measures) Act Measures Come Into Force

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Jersey Company Formation Guide (Video)

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Cavenwell Group

Crude Realities: The Evolving Impact Of UK And EU Sanctions

Recent months have seen a number of significant sanctions developments, giving rise to changes in the international compliance landscape.

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Bracewell

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of August 4, 2025

On August 7, 2025, OFSI extended General Licence INT/2022/2085212, which authorises payments to four Russian banks or their subsidiaries for the purpose of making energy available for use in Mongolia, subject to certain terms and conditions.

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Mayer Brown

UK Sanctions - Mid-Year Update

This alert discusses two recent significant developments at either end of the UK sanctions spectrum, covering off designation (a recent Supreme Court decision providing important guidance...

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WilmerHale

U.S. Imposes Secondary Tariffs On Russian Oil Purchases, Raising Combined India Tariffs To 50%

On August 6, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order ("E.O.") titled Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation, imposing additional 25%...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating The Crypto Compliance Minefield: OFSI's 2025 Threat Assessment

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WilmerHale

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of July 28, 2025

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Mayer Brown

United Kingdom – OFSI Imposes A Fine Of £300,000 For Breach Of EU Russian Sanctions

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Duane Morris LLP

English High Court Decides In Favour Of Banks In EuroChem Bond Claim, Confirming Payment Under On-demand Bonds Prohibited Due To Russian Sanctions

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

OFSI Publishes Cryptoassets Threat Assessment Highlighting Key Sanctions Risks For The Sector

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Steptoe LLP

European Union Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

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K&L Gates LLP

OFSI's Enforcement Playbook Is Being Redrafted: What This Potential Reform Means For You

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K&L Gates LLP

UK Office For Financial Sanctions Implementation Crypto-Assets Threat Assessment (July 2025): Key Lessons For Sanctions Compliance

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K&L Gates LLP

Tougher UK Sanctions Penalties On The Horizon As Consultation Is Launched

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Proskauer Rose LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of July 21, 2025

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Mayer Brown

OFSI's Enforcement Playbook Is Being Redrafted: What This Potential Reform Means For You

On 22 July 2025, the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) launched a major consultation proposing wide-ranging enhancements to its civil enforcement framework (the Consultation). The Consultation is open until 13 October 2025.

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K&L Gates LLP

UK Office For Financial Sanctions Implementation Crypto-Assets Threat Assessment (July 2025): Key Lessons For Sanctions Compliance

On 21 July 2025, the UK Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published its latest sector-specific threat assessment focusing on UK crypto-asset firms'...

United Kingdom Technology

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K&L Gates LLP

Tougher UK Sanctions Penalties On The Horizon As Consultation Is Launched

On 22 July 2025, the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI") published a consultation paper proposing significant reforms to its civil enforcement processes.

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Proskauer Rose LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of July 21, 2025

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below...

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Mayer Brown

High Court Refuses To Set Aside Statutory Demand Issued By "Designated Person" For The Purpose Of UK Russian Sanctions

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

OFAC Imposes Sanctions On Cyber Actors Associated With Democratic People's Republic Of Korea

On July 8, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities involved...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Issues Red Alert On Russian Oil Shadow Fleet Sanctions Evasion Network

The UK's National Crime Agency ("NCA"), a member of the UK's National Economic Crime Centre ("NECC"), has issued a Red Alert highlighting the sophisticated network facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion.

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Steptoe LLP

Al-Haq v Secretary Of State For Business And Trade: …. Plus C'est La Même Chose!

In an exercise in legal orthodoxy, on 30 June 2025 the High Court refused to grant permission to bring judicial review proceedings to Al-Haq, a Palestinian non-governmental human rights organisation...

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BCL Solicitors LLP

United Kingdom – £1.1m Penalty For Exports To Russia

HM Revenue and Customs has issued a Notice to Exporters reporting on the imposition of a civil compound penalty against an unnamed...

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 30, 2025

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Mayer Brown

Arbitration Of Sanctions-Related Disputes Under English Law

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Individual Charged With Providing Funding To Sanctioned Donetsk/Luhansk Militias

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Economic Crime Group: Enforcement Update

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Arnold & Porter

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 23, 2025

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Mayer Brown

EU Proposes Regulation To Phase Out Russian Natural Gas Imports: Key Measures And Implications

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Mayer Brown

Law Firm Fined £600 For Breach Of Russian Sanctions Licence Conditions

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 16, 2025

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Mayer Brown

Rethinking European Defence: Emerging Opportunities And Risks Across The European Defence Supply Chain

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Macfarlanes LLP

UK Cross-Government Review Of Sanctions: Welcome But Unambitious Recommendations For Sanctions Enforcement

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WilmerHale

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 9, 2025

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Mayer Brown

EU Sanctions Enforcement Is On The Rise

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A&O Shearman

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of June 2, 2025

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Mayer Brown

New UK Sanctions Reporting Duties For Insolvency Practitioners And Other Professionals

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Crowell & Moring LLP

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of May 26, 2025

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Mayer Brown

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Navigating Sanctions And Contracts - ThinkHouse (Video)

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Gowling WLG

UK Post-Brexit Sanctions (Video)

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BCL Solicitors LLP

A No Extension-Brexit: How To Prepare Remotely (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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