Along with our international partners, we advise clients on the implications of sanctions on specific transactions, develop and implement global compliance programs and training, as well as conduct internal investigations, manage relationships with regulators, and defend against criminal or civil litigation should the need arise.
Our recent experience has included advice in relation to sanctions on specific transactions across Africa, as well as an internal investigation and representation of a client in relation to the DOJ’s investigation into Huawei for breaches relating to sanctions imposed on Iran.
The implication of sanction on African transactions
May 24 2021
In April 2021, the United Kingdom announced the introduction of the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime as part of the Magnitsky legislation. As part of the announcement, 22 individuals were…
Apr 9 2020
Corporate Crime analysis: Lucia Cabello, Solicitor at Fulcrum, considers the decision of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) to fine the UK bank Standard Chartered a total of…
Jun 4 2018
Overview
One of the effects of Brexit will be on the UK’s ability to impose and implement sanctions in order to comply with its obligations under the UN Charter and to update its anti-money…