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Sanctions, ownership and related issues

The speed at which financial and trade sanctions, and other measures aimed at entities and individuals, can be implemented to react to geo-political events means that companies have to be confident they have a robust sanctions and related compliance programme in place, and that transactions with potential sanctions implications can be escalated and dealt with at the appropriate level.

Our experienced team advises clients on all aspects of UN, EU and UK sanctions compliance and related issues. If you would like to discuss any issues, please get in touch with us or your usual Osborne Clarke contacts.

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Regulatory and compliance

UK Sanctions Update: Welcome clarification from the FCDO and OFSI that 'ordinary' companies in Russia are not deemed controlled by the president

The guidance reacts effectively to a recent controversial Court of Appeal decision

17/11/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

New Export Control Regulations to come into force| FCDO statement following Boris Mints judgment | UK and EU Russian iron...

31/10/2023

Regulatory and compliance

UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies

11/10/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Guidance on Russian iron and steel import ban | OFSI publishes guidance on disclosure enforcement powers | HM Treasury frozen...

27/09/2023

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK OFSI issues first 'disclosure notice' censuring sanctions breach

Decision provides guidance on compliance as Financial Conduct Authority issues its own sanctions-compliance findings

19/09/2023

Competition, antitrust and trade

How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A

26/07/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

New Russia sanctions on legal advisory services | OFAC/OFSI publishes humanitarian assistance factsheet in relation to Russia sanctions | OFSI...

26/07/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

UK brings in further Russian sanctions legislation | OFSI publishes updated Oil Price Cap guidance and issues new General Licence...

26/06/2023

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Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

General licence for legal fees extended | OFSI publishes travel guidance

25/05/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Further trade sanctions against Russia | OFSI issues General Licences for bond amendments and restructurings | Government commits to combatting...

27/04/2023

Read time 2m

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

The evolving UK sanctions regime: five practical points for businesses

The increasingly complex sanctions landscape over the past 12 months provides lessons in managing risk

28/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

OFSI issues new ransomware sanctions guidance | UK government publishes updated Russia services sanctions guidance | OFSI publishes update on...

28/02/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

UK sanctions in response to Putin's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions | European Council adopts eighth package of sanctions against...

26/10/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Government introduces new sanctions legislation against Belarus | OFSI developments

28/07/2022

Read time 1m

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

New sanctions reporting obligation on crypto-asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers

New regulations increasing the obligations to report under the UK financial sanctions regime are likely to impose significant burdens on...

20/07/2022

Supply chains

The impact of financial sanctions on supply chains

Sanctions may affect payment and delivery or require the unwinding of commercial arrangements – and there are a number of...

15/07/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

OFSI issues a 'red alert' on how to spot sanctions evasion

UK's recently imposed strict liability test for breaches of sanctions regime underlines importance for businesses of understanding indicators of evasion

13/07/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions update: strict liability test comes into force with revised guidance from OFSI

UK regulator OFSI sets out its approach to new rules imposing a strict liability test for breaching the sanctions regime

15/06/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

FCA encourages reporting on financial sanctions

FCA seeks further reporting about suspected sanctions evasion or weak sanction controls

25/05/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | May 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

24/05/2022

Intellectual property

Russia Retaliates Against Sanctions by Curtailing Foreign Owners’ IP rights

The Russian government has responded to western sanctions with new legislation designed to undermine the intellectual property (IP) rights of...

05/05/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | April 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/04/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | March 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/03/2022

Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six...

16/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports

11/03/2022

Employment and pensions

Ukraine crisis: new guidance for pension scheme trustees

The Pensions Regulator has published guidance for trustees on what it expects them to do and think about in light...

07/03/2022

Energy and Utilities

Ukraine crisis: How might UK decentralised and renewable energy generators be affected by sanctions?

Generators and users can takes steps to prepare for sanctions on Russian-owned participants in the UK energy industry

04/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine crisis: Further legislation introduced by the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions compliance

UK government introduces Economic Crime Bill, amends sanctions regulations, and designates new targets and export controls

02/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Government brings forward Economic Crime Bill: Unexplained Wealth Orders, sanctions, and other developments

What do businesses need to know about the new UK Economic Crime Bill?

02/03/2022

The Built Environment

What does the UK Economic Crime Bill mean for beneficial holders of UK real estate?

Greater transparency in the UK real estate market is to be welcomed

01/03/2022

Corporate

Companies House transparency reforms to be introduced as part of second Economic Crime Bill

The long-awaited reforms will have profound implications for how companies are administered in the UK

01/03/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | February 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/02/2022

Dispute resolution

Ukraine crisis: The UK and the EU announce more sanctions

Additional sanctions are the likely precursor to further measures by the UK and the EU as well as the US

25/02/2022

Dispute resolution

Ukraine crisis: what will UK, EU and US sanctions mean for businesses?

How is the international response evolving, how do financial sanctions work, and what steps can mitigate the risk to companies?

24/02/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | January 2022

Welcome to our Regulatory Outlook. This revamped version of the Regulatory Outlook provides you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming...

26/01/2022

Financial Services

Fintech firm's fine for Russian payments highlights breadth of UK sanctions regime

The UK financial sanctions watchdog's fine of TransferGo is a reminder that the sanctions regime applies to fintechs and must...

06/08/2021

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Sanctions and dual-use export control | July 2021

20/07/2021

Managing risk in a transforming world

Managing Risk in a Transforming World | The new UK Sanctions Regime

03/03/2021

Dispute resolution

Ransomware: to pay or not to pay?

Businesses up against a ransom threat face a difficult decision, but going into it with open eyes and a clear...

16/02/2021

Global Compliance

Financial Sanctions Risk Assessment Roadmap

08/02/2021

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control | January 2021

14/01/2021

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Financial Services

Sanctions | Standard Chartered Bank fined £20.4 million for loans to Russian banks

01/04/2020

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control | February 2020

26/02/2020

Regulatory and compliance

EU establishes new cyber sanctions regime

The EU has introduced new powers to impose travel bans and freeze assets of individuals and entities that carry out...

09/08/2019

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control | July 2019

17/07/2019

Regulatory and compliance

Financial sanctions: OFSI imposes its first monetary penalty for breach of financial sanctions

20/05/2019

Brexit

Implications of Brexit for export control and sanctions

13/08/2018

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control and Sanctions | July 2018

26/07/2018

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

The re-imposition of US sanctions against Iran and the future of the JCPOA

25/05/2018

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control and Sanctions | January 2018

19/01/2018

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Dual-Use Goods and Export Control | July 2017

06/07/2017

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions: new monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions

07/06/2017

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions and Export Control Update: High Court reviews legality of UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia: Q&A

23/02/2017

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook: Dual-Use Goods and Export Control - November 2016

29/11/2016

Financial Services

The OFSI: a new approach to enforcement of sanctions legislation in the UK?

03/06/2016

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

A quick-guide to financial sanctions

11/05/2016

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Timeline | Dual-Use Goods and Export Control - April 2016

14/04/2016

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Timeline: Dual Use Goods Export

07/10/2015

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions update: The Iran nuclear deal – what does it mean for me?

05/08/2015

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions Briefing: Ukraine and Russia: where are we now?

22/04/2015

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Timeline: Dual Use Goods Export Regulation

25/02/2015

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions Briefing Update: Ukraine and Russia: 19 Sep 2014

19/09/2014

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Regulatory and compliance

UK Sanctions Update: Welcome clarification from the FCDO and OFSI that 'ordinary' companies in Russia are not deemed controlled by the president

The guidance reacts effectively to a recent controversial Court of Appeal decision

17/11/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

New Export Control Regulations to come into force| FCDO statement following Boris Mints judgment | UK and EU Russian iron...

31/10/2023

Regulatory and compliance

UK sanctions: is every company in Russia controlled by Putin?

Surprise Court of Appeal opinion has potentially wide-ranging impact on UK businesses dealing with Russian companies

11/10/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

Guidance on Russian iron and steel import ban | OFSI publishes guidance on disclosure enforcement powers | HM Treasury frozen...

27/09/2023

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

UK OFSI issues first 'disclosure notice' censuring sanctions breach

Decision provides guidance on compliance as Financial Conduct Authority issues its own sanctions-compliance findings

19/09/2023

Competition, antitrust and trade

How has the UK National Security and Investment Act shaped up 18 months on?

The second NSIA annual report gives investors crucial insight into the practical impact of the legislation on UK M&A

26/07/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2023

New Russia sanctions on legal advisory services | OFAC/OFSI publishes humanitarian assistance factsheet in relation to Russia sanctions | OFSI...

26/07/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

UK brings in further Russian sanctions legislation | OFSI publishes updated Oil Price Cap guidance and issues new General Licence...

26/06/2023

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

General licence for legal fees extended | OFSI publishes travel guidance

25/05/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2023

Further trade sanctions against Russia | OFSI issues General Licences for bond amendments and restructurings | Government commits to combatting...

27/04/2023

Read time 2m

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

The evolving UK sanctions regime: five practical points for businesses

The increasingly complex sanctions landscape over the past 12 months provides lessons in managing risk

28/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

OFSI issues new ransomware sanctions guidance | UK government publishes updated Russia services sanctions guidance | OFSI publishes update on...

28/02/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and Export Control | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2022

UK sanctions in response to Putin's illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions | European Council adopts eighth package of sanctions against...

26/10/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Sanctions and export control | Regulatory Outlook July 2022

Government introduces new sanctions legislation against Belarus | OFSI developments

28/07/2022

Read time 1m

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

New sanctions reporting obligation on crypto-asset exchanges and custodian wallet providers

New regulations increasing the obligations to report under the UK financial sanctions regime are likely to impose significant burdens on...

20/07/2022

Supply chains

The impact of financial sanctions on supply chains

Sanctions may affect payment and delivery or require the unwinding of commercial arrangements – and there are a number of...

15/07/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

OFSI issues a 'red alert' on how to spot sanctions evasion

UK's recently imposed strict liability test for breaches of sanctions regime underlines importance for businesses of understanding indicators of evasion

13/07/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

Sanctions update: strict liability test comes into force with revised guidance from OFSI

UK regulator OFSI sets out its approach to new rules imposing a strict liability test for breaching the sanctions regime

15/06/2022

Sanctions, ownership and related issues

FCA encourages reporting on financial sanctions

FCA seeks further reporting about suspected sanctions evasion or weak sanction controls

25/05/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | May 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

24/05/2022

Intellectual property

Russia Retaliates Against Sanctions by Curtailing Foreign Owners’ IP rights

The Russian government has responded to western sanctions with new legislation designed to undermine the intellectual property (IP) rights of...

05/05/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | April 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/04/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | March 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook, providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/03/2022

Real estate

New beneficial ownership register for overseas entities holding UK real estate – 10 things you need to know

Overseas entities affected by the new legislation should assess their position now as the deadline for compliance is just six...

16/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine war: Further sanctions imposed and related steps taken by the UK government

Government designates additional sanctions targets, extends export bans and intends to stop Russian oil imports

11/03/2022

Employment and pensions

Ukraine crisis: new guidance for pension scheme trustees

The Pensions Regulator has published guidance for trustees on what it expects them to do and think about in light...

07/03/2022

Energy and Utilities

Ukraine crisis: How might UK decentralised and renewable energy generators be affected by sanctions?

Generators and users can takes steps to prepare for sanctions on Russian-owned participants in the UK energy industry

04/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Ukraine crisis: Further legislation introduced by the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions compliance

UK government introduces Economic Crime Bill, amends sanctions regulations, and designates new targets and export controls

02/03/2022

Regulatory and compliance

Government brings forward Economic Crime Bill: Unexplained Wealth Orders, sanctions, and other developments

What do businesses need to know about the new UK Economic Crime Bill?

02/03/2022

The Built Environment

What does the UK Economic Crime Bill mean for beneficial holders of UK real estate?

Greater transparency in the UK real estate market is to be welcomed

01/03/2022

Corporate

Companies House transparency reforms to be introduced as part of second Economic Crime Bill

The long-awaited reforms will have profound implications for how companies are administered in the UK

01/03/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | February 2022

Welcome to the Regulatory Outlook providing you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming regulatory developments to help you navigate the...

28/02/2022

Dispute resolution

Ukraine crisis: The UK and the EU announce more sanctions

Additional sanctions are the likely precursor to further measures by the UK and the EU as well as the US

25/02/2022

Dispute resolution

Ukraine crisis: what will UK, EU and US sanctions mean for businesses?

How is the international response evolving, how do financial sanctions work, and what steps can mitigate the risk to companies?

24/02/2022

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | January 2022

Welcome to our Regulatory Outlook. This revamped version of the Regulatory Outlook provides you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming...

26/01/2022

Financial Services

Fintech firm's fine for Russian payments highlights breadth of UK sanctions regime

The UK financial sanctions watchdog's fine of TransferGo is a reminder that the sanctions regime applies to fintechs and must...

06/08/2021

Regulatory Outlook

Global Compliance

Financial Sanctions Risk Assessment Roadmap

08/02/2021

Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | Export Control | January 2021

14/01/2021

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