Portfolio Category: Sanctions

Advised a client on the application of sectoral sanctions

We advised a client on the application of sectoral EU sanctions against Russia in the energy sector. We also prepared legal opinions on the law of one of the EU states and legal opinions on the use of Russian countermeasures. Additional information  

Sanctions due diligence in the client’s group of companies

Sanctions due diligence in the client’s group of companies in order to identify sanctions elements in contractual relations with counterparties. Developed recommendations for identifying and minimizing sanctions risks. Additional information

Sanctions due diligence in the client’s group of companies

Sanctions due diligence in the client’s group of companies in order to identify the so-called sanctions event that led to one of the Western countries applying blocking sanctions. Developed recommendations on business strategy. Additional information

Advised a client on the application of blocking and sectoral sanctions

We advised our client on the application of EU and US blocking and sectoral sanctions against Russia and analyzed the client’s contractual relations with Russian suppliers and buyers to identify sanctions risks. Prepared amendments and additions to contractual documentation to minimize risks. Additional information

Provided support to a client in a dispute with a Finnish company supplying pipeline valves

In June 2022, a Finnish company, citing sanctions restrictions, suspended the supply of goods to the client and refused to return the advances that had been paid. Thanks to our efforts an amicable agreement was concluded. Under the agreement, the Finnish company undertook to return to the client the advance payments made under the contract, …

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Preparation of a request for arbitration and analysis of the payment method for the arbitration fee in the context of the economic sanctions

In connection with the subsequently introduced anti-Russian economic sanctions, a Swiss company announced the suspension of the performance of the contract with the client, in particular, its obligations to pay for goods. Having studied the civil and sanctions legislation and concluded that the buyer’s reference to the sanctions restrictions was unfounded, we started preparing a …

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Advised PJSC “T Plus” on sanctions issues

Advised PJSC “T Plus” on sanctions issues, conducted comprehensive due diligence of contractual relationships from the perspective of sanctions risks, developed recommendations for how contractual provisions should be amended to mitigate such risks. Leading lawyer

Delivered training courses for the headquarters of Wärtsila

We have delivered training courses for employees from Wärtsila headquarters; checked contractual relationships with Russian counterparties from the perspective of sanctions risks; developed recommendations for how such risks could be mitigated.   Leading lawyer