On 28 August 2025, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (the “E3”) formally triggered the “snapback” mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”), citing Iran’s continued non-compliance with its nuclear-related commitments. This move has been followed by weeks of unsuccessful negotiations at the United Nations aimed at extending the JCPOA framework. As a result of the snapback, and the failure to reach an agreement, all UN sanctions previously lifted under the JCPOA have…
Geopolitical and geoeconomic tensions between China and the US remain high. This session explored the use of export control and other national security measures by competing regimes, drawing on perspectives from the US, China, the EU, the UK, Japan, and Taiwan. The session began with an overview of US national security policies towards China and recent efforts to regulate the flow of capital and data. This was followed by insights from China on retaliatory measures,…
Since we published our blog post on the relaxation of the Syria sanctions over the weekend, there have been two more related developments this week: (1) US guidance on the Syria sanctions relaxed on Friday, May 23, and (2) the EU’s move to formally lift nearly all of its remaining sanctions on Syria. United States: Guidance on Syria Sanctions Relaxation On Wednesday, May 28, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) in the US Treasury…
We recently held a webinar on Navigating the Transposition of the New EU Sanctions Directive: Current Status and Future Implications.The session covered how the new EU Sanctions Directive is being implemented across member states, outlining key legal changes and enforcement trends. The session also provided practical guidance on how companies can prepare for increased enforcement risk and adapt their compliance programs accordingly.You may view the webinar recording on demand here. You may also view upcoming webinars in…