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…
On March 25, 2025, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a draft bill to implement Directive (EU) 2024/1226 on the definition of criminal offenses and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures and amending Directive (EU) 2018/1673 (“Draft Bill” and “Directive”, respectively). The Directive established minimum Member State requirements concerning the definition of criminal offenses and penalties for the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions. For further detail on the Directive, see our blog post…
On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final rule entitled “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles” (“Final Rule”) prohibiting certain transactions involving the sale or import of connected vehicles integrating specific hardware and software, or those components sold separately, with a sufficient nexus to China or Russia. The Final Rule, which follows the earlier notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”)…
Baker McKenzie will be hosting a breakfast event on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 in Madrid. The event will focus on: The event will take place in Spanish, from 9.15 – 11am. For more information or to register for the event, please click here. Please note that space is limited and registration is subject to final confirmation, which will be sent via e-mail ahead of the event.