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…
On 23 June 2021, HM Treasury released updated guidance on financial and investment restrictions under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the “Regulations”). Whilst the guidance is substantively the same as that released in June 2020, a number of “Frequently Asked Questions” have been added to clarify interpretation of the Regulations. The Frequently Asked Questions reflect some, though not all, of the guidance previously outlined by the European Commission in relation to its interpretation…
On 21 June 2021, the UK and EU both announced further sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Myanmar’s military regime. The EU announced that it was imposing sanctions against an additional 8 individuals, 3 economic entities (Myanmar Gems Enterprise; Myanmar Timber Enterprise (“MTE”); and Forest Products Joint Venture Corporation Limited) and the War Veterans Organisation. All designated persons are subject to asset freezes, with individuals subject to travel bans. EU persons are prohibited from…
On 21 June 2021, the EU and UK announced coordinated sanctions against specified Belarusian individuals and entities. This follows the forced landing of a commercial aircraft in Belarus and subsequent detention of a Belarusian journalist, and suggests that the UK is continuing to align its sanctions regime with key allies following Brexit. The sanctions were further coordinated with the US and Canada. The designated parties will be subject to asset freezes, whilst individuals will be…