On May 5, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 58 (“GL 58”), authorizing transactions ordinarily incident to the provision of certain services in connection with potential debt restructuring of the Government of Venezuela. GL 58 provides a limited authorization for specified transactions, subject to conditions and exclusions, and reflects OFAC’s continued use of general licenses to relax US sanctions on Venezuela. Our prior blog…
In un contesto globale segnato da crescenti tensioni geopolitiche e da un ricorso sempre più esteso agli strumenti economici come leve di national security, le imprese si confrontano con un quadro regolatorio in costante evoluzione. Durante Il Milan Trade Day 2026 analizzeremo i principali sviluppi in materia di sanzioni UE e USA, export controls, dogane ed enforcement, con un focus sugli effetti concreti per le aziende italiane. Attraverso interventi mirati e aggiornamenti operativi, i professionisti…
Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and the growing use of economic measures as tools of national security, companies are facing an increasingly complex and fast‑moving regulatory environment. Milan Trade Day 2026 will examine key developments relating to EU and US sanctions, export controls, customs and enforcement, focusing on their practical impact on Italian businesses. Through targeted sessions and operational updates, Baker McKenzie professionals will assess risks, liabilities and opportunities, providing practical guidance to…
On March 20, 2026, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Iran-related General License U (“GL U”), “Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026.” One day earlier, on March 19, 2026, OFAC issued Russia-related General License 134A (“GL 134A”), “Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin Loaded on…