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Turning Off the Tap – The Impact of EU Policy on LNG Traders
In this article, we clarify developments in EU policy on importing Russian gas into Europe and assess the likely impact on LNG traders…
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Re-imposition of UN Sanctions on Iran – What Does the “Snapback” Mean for Operators?
On 28 August 2025, the “snapback” mechanism built into UN Security Council Resolution 2231 was activated by the UK, France and Germany (together)…
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Lexology’s Panoramic Next: Supply Chain Management Global and UK guides
HFW's Sarah Taylor, Adam Topping and David Savage are contributing editors to Lexology Panoramic Next: Supply Chain Management 2025.
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EU16 and the Russian Construction Prohibition – A Spanner in the Works?
Earlier this year, the European Union adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia, which introduced a prohibition on providing construction…
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The UK Government’s Sanctions Review – A Path to Better Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement?
On 15 May 2025, the UK Government published a policy paper from its cross-government review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement. The…
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REPower EU Roadmap: The EU’s Plan to Achieve Full Energy Independence From Russia and Its Impact on LNG
The European Commission has published the RePowerEU Roadmap, aimed at achieving security of supply and energy independence from Russia, whilst…
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OFSI: 2023-24 Year in Review – What Have We Learnt?
On 21 March 2025, the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation published its 2023-24 Annual Review, entitled Engage, Enhance, Enforce…
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Three years on: New UK and EU sanctions against Russia
In response to ongoing geopolitical tensions, on 24 February 2025 both the United Kingdom and the European Union published significant updates to …
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Artificial intelligence and sanctions
The implementation of sanctions measures continues to be the mechanism of choice for the UK, and its global counterparts, against targeted …
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SEPA and instant payments: Sanctions compliance between a rock and a hard place?
The Instant Payments Regulation 20241 came into force on 8 April 2024, offering secure instant payments in Euros …
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Developments in sanctions and the law of unintended consequences
Sanctions are a powerful tool in international relations which have been increasingly used by governments and supra-national bodies …
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UK Sanctions Regime: welcome guidance for Insolvency Practitioners
In the case of Hellard & Ors v OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank & Ors, the English High Court considered how the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations..
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