Baker McKenzie Luxembourg will be holding a breakfast seminar on Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 8:30 am CET at the Baker McKenzie Luxembourg office. During this session, attendees will learn about the challenges that counsel may face in representing sanctioned clients following the prohibition on legal advisory services and the courts’ decision to protect sanctioned clients’ right to a fair trial. Our experts will also discuss the challenges in arbitration related to economic sanctions and potential…
In less than two weeks, we have seen Syria go from one of the most heavily sanctioned countries on the planet to a country well on the road to establishing normal trade relations with the Western world. The latest flurry of developments started on May 13, 2025, when President Trump caught much of the world by surprise when he said in a speech in Riyadh: “I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria…
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 20 May 2025, the European Union adopted its 17th sanctions package in response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Building on the extensive measures already in place, this package signals a further tightening of economic and legal pressure points, with over 2,400 individuals and entities now sanctioned. Notably, the package reflects a growing willingness by the EU to extend its sanctions regime not only in scope but in geographic and sectoral reach. This blog…