On 18 December 2023, the EU published its 12th package of sanctions targeting Russia. The changes implemented in this package have a material impact on all businesses with a continued or residual presence in Russia, including those seeking to exit and divest from Russia. Moreover, all companies, even those not trading directly with Russia, should be mindful of the increased focus on targeting circumvention.In our latest on-demand webinar, we provide you with an overview of some…
On 23 February 2022, the Council adopted a package of measures to respond to Russia’s decision to recognize the non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities, and the subsequent decision to send Russian troops into these areas. The package consists of the measures outlined below. Targeted restrictive measures Within the existing framework for sanctions, the EU has designated all the 351 members of the Russian State Duma, who…
Since 2012, the Swedish Anti-Corruption Institute’s (“IMM”) guidelines have been an important cornerstone in promoting self-regulation as a measure to combat corruption in the Swedish business industry. In keeping up to date with current societal trends, the code, previously called the “Code on Gifts, Rewards and other Benefits in Business”, has been revised in order to adapt to the evolving business environment, and introduces new guidelines on preventive measures and intermediaries. To mark its revision,…