The EU has recently made certain amendments to its sanctions in relation to Libya and Syria which are, in summary, that: the criteria for designating individuals and entities as subject to the Libya-related asset freeze have been amended; certain amendments have been made to the existing Libya asset freeze list; certain other non-substantive amendments have […]

The EU has recently announced an extension of its sanctions imposed in response to the situation in Ukraine.  EU leaders had previously confirmed that the duration of sanctions affecting Russia would be linked to the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, currently foreseen to be completed by 31 December 2015.  The EU has therefore taken steps […]

The following provides an overview of (a) yesterday’s addition of new names to the list of persons and entities subject to the asset freeze and travel ban; (b) clarification on the grandfathering of pre-existing contracts in relation to restricted tourism activities in Crimea and Sevastopol; and (c) some points of interest arising from the recent […]

Please be advised that the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) has added to or amended the details of individuals and/or organisations on its sanctions lists. For the purposes of this notice there are currently no additions or amendments to the details of individuals and/or organisations on UNSC sanctions lists. This/these individuals and/or organisations are expected […]

EU Sanctions Update: EU Extends Sanctions against Syria And Amends Sanctions Against Libya And Somalia; Further Developments Relating To Ukraine/Russia This ebulletin summarises recent developments in various international sanctions regimes  At EU level these are relatively limited: The EU has announced additional sanctions in respect of the situation in Syria, extending the designated persons list […]