United Kingdom: Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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A Criminal Resolution Is Not A Global Conclusion
British American Tobacco's $1.1 billion settlement with US authorities over North Korean sanctions violations appeared to close one chapter, but opened another as the company now faces multibillion-pound shareholder litigation in London and terrorism-related civil claims. This case illustrates how multinational corporations must carefully navigate the collateral consequences of government enforcement resolutions, as admissions made to one jurisdiction can fuel derivative litigation across multiple forums an
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Bracewell
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Sanctions: Fortnightly Summary
The UK government has significantly expanded its sanctions framework targeting Russia, introducing measures against individuals and entities involved in military supply chains, energy sectors, cryptocurrency networks, and alleged human rights violations. These developments reflect an evolving enforcement landscape with new powers, increased scrutiny of sanctions evasion, and landmark legal clarifications affecting businesses operating in sanctioned jurisdictions.
European Union Government
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BCL Solicitors LLP
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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026
This weekly update examines the UK's latest sanctions developments, including amendments to general licences for oil projects and Lukoil entities, new guidance on banknote trading prohibitions, and expanded sanctions targeting Russian banks and shadow fleet vessels. The briefing also covers regulatory guidance from the Solicitors Regulation Authority on sanctions compliance risks.
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Mayer Brown
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United Kingdom – Charges Dismissed Against Art Gallery And Transporter
A UK court dismissed sanctions charges against art gallery Hauser & Wirth and logistics company Artay Rauchweger, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove the buyer of luxury artwork was "ordinarily resident" in Russia at the time of sale. The judge determined that evidence of continuing connection to Russia was insufficient to meet the statutory test for ordinary residence under UK sanctions regulations.
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Duane Morris LLP
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HMRC Names Subject Of Compound Penalty For The First Time
HM Revenue & Customs has announced its first publicly named compound settlement for sanctions violations, marking a significant shift in transparency policy. Petrofac Facilities Management Limited paid £569,157.07 for breaches of Russia sanctions regulations that occurred during the wind-down of its Russian operations. This case establishes new precedent for how HMRC will handle future compound settlements involving strategic exports and sanctions offences.
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Mayer Brown
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Kill Switches In Artificial Intelligence: How Businesses Can Manage A Growing Risk
When the US government forced Anthropic to shut down its latest AI models without warning, it exposed a critical vulnerability in business technology infrastructure. This article examines the legal frameworks enabling governments to deploy kill switches on AI systems, the implications for technological sovereignty, and the practical steps businesses must take to protect themselves from sudden service interruptions that could halt core operations.
Worldwide Technology
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Womble Bond Dickinson
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A New Era Of Trade Sanctions: HMRC Bypasses Anonymity In Compound Settlement
HMRC has announced a significant policy shift by publicly naming Petrofac in a £569,157 compound settlement for Russia sanctions breaches, ending its longstanding practice of anonymising offending companies. This marks a fundamental change in UK sanctions enforcement strategy, aligning HMRC's approach with other enforcement bodies like OTSI and OFSI, while potentially altering how companies calculate their response to trade sanctions investigations.
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Macfarlanes LLP
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UK Regulators’ Co-operation Renewed On Sanctions: The FCA And OFSI/OTSI Memorandum Of Understanding & Intensified Enforcement Landscape
On 5 June 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and HM Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (the MoU) setting out their arrangements for co-operation and information sharing in relation to UK sanctions.
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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