On 19 July, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) issued a general licence (available here) that permits payments by UK air carriers and aircraft operators to Belarus’ air traffic control service Belaeronavigatsia, an entity designated under the UK’s sanctions against Belarus. The licence permits payments to Belaeronavigatsia for air traffic services provided pursuant to an emergency situation (being a situation requiring an aircraft to land in or overfly Belarus to avoid endangering the…
In press remarks following the Foreign Affairs Council’s session of 12 July 2021, High Representative Josep Borrell announced the EU will be launching a new sanctions regime against Lebanon by the end of the month. A decision will be adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council “without delay”. The regime will target “those who are responsible” for “political stalemate” in Lebanon. Whilst the regime’s structure will be in place by the end of July, it is…
The Baker McKenzie International Commercial and Trade team is delighted to invite you to watch our latest mini webinar series on some key recent trade developments. This webinar covering the recent reform to EU dual-use export controls will last only 30 minutes, and is intended to give you an overview of the developments, and the key takeaways to ensure compliance by your business. See below for more details. Reform to EU Dual-Use Export Controls After…
The Baker McKenzie International Commercial and Trade team is delighted to invite you to watch our latest mini webinar series on some key recent trade developments. This webinar covering the recent sanctions against the regime in Belarus will last only 30 minutes, and is intended to give you an overview of the developments, and the key takeaways to ensure compliance by your business. See below for more details. Belarus Sanctions The US, the EU, the…