UK Sanctions Update: Further Sanctions Against Russia Introduced, More Syria Sanctions Lifted and First UK Prosecution for a Russia Sanctions Violation Concluded
By EsqSocial Corporation 07/05/25
The UK’s sanctions regimes remain dynamic as they continue to respond to geopolitical changes. In recent weeks, the UK has enhanced its Russia sanctions, despite the uncertain direction of the international sanctions on Russia more generally. The UK’s first Russia-related sanctions prosecution also concluded. At the same time, the UK has significantly reduced its sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. With the UK’s and other jurisdictions’ sanctions regimes continuing to...
By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP