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Syed Rahman considers the sanctions aspects of the deferred prosecution agreement that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has concluded.
By Syedur Rahman
22 November 2023
2 min read
Syed Rahman outlines guidance issued on applying the UK sanctions test of ownership and control.
By Syedur Rahman
17 November 2023
2 min read
Syed Rahman details how the case has restricted the definition of a designated person’s control of an entity.
By Syedur Rahman
17 November 2023
2 min read
The advice from OFSI and OFAC is outlined by Zulfi Meerza.
By Zulfi Meerza 1 November 2023
The UK government has imposed financial sanctions on Russia in response to the country’s actions in Ukraine and other parts of the world. These sanctions are designed to restrict the ability of Russian individuals and entities to access and...
By Syedur Rahman
19 October 2023
3 min read
Angelika Hellweger writes about the impact of sanctions from a humanitarian perspective.
By Dr. Angelika Hellweger
10 October 2023
2 min read
Angelika Hellweger details a case that confirms that sanctioned persons have the right to access English courts.
By Dr. Angelika Hellweger
6 October 2023
3 min read
Angelika Hellweger of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli details an example of the US aggressively pursuing those it believes are guilty of sanctions evasion
By Dr. Angelika Hellweger 18 September 2023
