In an era where regulatory compliance is under intense scrutiny, the importance of a well-orchestrated response to trade and sanctions investigations cannot be overstated. An investigation may involve transactions occurring in multiple jurisdictions, laws of separate jurisdictions, and inquiries from (or disclosures to) multiple governmental authorities. Investigations may begin through an internal whistleblower or other internal discovery, which grants the company more discretion in directing the tempo and scope of the investigation. In other instances,…

A company’s Russia-bound shipment gets stopped by customs authorities in the UK, which claim the products are prohibited for export to Russia. After confirming that the products are indeed restricted, the company initiates an internal investigation to get to the root cause of the problem and remediate. A whistleblower uses its employer’s compliance hotline to report concerns about possible US, EU, and UK sanctions or export controls violations. The company initiates an internal investigation to…

The winds of change continue to swirl in the world of international sanctions enforcement. Governments around the globe are imposing new sanctions at a rapid pace and ramping up their efforts to crack down on violations. At Baker McKenzie, the Global Sanctions Investigations Group understands that navigating the ever-evolving sanctions landscape can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and your company could be facing material fines, reputational damage, and even criminal charges. That’s why…