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Lexology PRO | Australia, Canada, China, etc. | 19 Sep 2023
Russia sanctions: a global timeline and analysis (as of 19 September 2023)
The key sanctions imposed because of Russia’s military activity in Ukraine, including asset freezes and export controls, and the US sanctioning over 150 businesses and individuals for alleged sanctions evasion.
Lexology PRO | United Kingdom | 5 Sep 2023
UK MPs strike down amendments to economic crime bill
The House of Commons on 4 September 2023 rejected a number of amendments to the country’s new economic crime prevention legislation.
White & Case | Russia, Switzerland | 4 Sep 2023
Switzerland implements EU's 11th package of sanctions on Russia, expanding existing restrictions and extending derogations
On the 16th of August, Switzerland adopted new measures against Russia, following the EU's 11th sanctions package. Switzerland extends the scope of…
Lexology PRO | European Union, Finland, Germany, etc. | 21 Jul 2023
How Russian countersanctions are blocking foreign companies from divesting assets
The Russian government has seized control of the Russian subsidies of Danone and Carlsberg. How can companies move assets out of Russia under new countersanctions measures and without breaching Western sanctions?
Rahman Ravelli | United Kingdom | 23 Jun 2023
Varying the Terms of a Worldwide Freezing Order
A case recently concluded that has brought the issue of varying the terms of a worldwide freezing order (WFO) back under discussion. Worldwide…
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Russia, United Kingdom | 22 May 2023
Sanctions tracker - round-up of recent UK sanctions developments
In this post, we summarise recent developments regarding the UK sanctions imposed on Russia. New asset freeze designations On 19 May, the UK…
Ironbridge Legal | Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. | 11 May 2023
Victims of fraud may recover loss from their bank: the Quincecare duty in Australia
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.1 million Australians experienced personal fraud in 2020-21. In 2022, the ACCC said that…
Osborne Clarke | France | 27 Jan 2023
France's financial watchdog lays out stance on money laundering for cryptos
ACPR has published its sectoral application principles on anti-money laundering and financing terrorism for digital asset service providers The…
Osborne Clarke | European Union, France | 16 Jan 2023
Prestataire de services sur actifs numériques et lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et financement du terrorisme : publication de principes d’application sectoriels précisant les exigences du régulateur
Le 9 décembre dernier l'Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (« ACPR ») a publié dans son…
Mason Hayes & Curran LLP | European Union, Ireland, Russia, etc. | 13 Jan 2023
Impact of the EU’s Russia/Ukraine Sanctions in Ireland
The EU’s Russia/Ukraine sanctions regime is part of the EU’s foreign policy response to Russia’s continuing aggression against Ukraine. The EU’s…
