Trade law and sanctions

In an increasingly challenging international business world and demanding regulatory framework, we help companies to remain compliant and keep supply chains moving. With export control and sanctions regimes often lacking clear guidance, even seemingly routine business transactions can pose substantial risks, both financial and reputational.

Our multi-jurisdictional team assists clients in navigating rapidly changing and complex export control requirements, trade sanctions and embargo rules at EU and national levels. We assess potential risks associated with business relationships, conduct due diligence, assist companies in drafting and implementing contractual protections, compliance protocols and systems.

We also assist our clients in investigations or compliance-related litigation relating to rules on restrictions to the international movement of goods such as dual-use goods regulations, international export sanctions.

We have supported clients in numerous EU trade defence matters, in cases of antidumping proceedings. We regularly advise clients on the impact of trade agreements and non-preferential origin on the cross-border movement of goods. The expertise of our tax and customs teams is highly appreciated on these matters.