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Law firms have been required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to take part in a sanctions assessment.

One year and counting since the invasion of Ukraine, cracks are appearing in the sanctions regime, Ben Keith, Rhys Davies & Olivia Chessell at International Human Rights Advisors report in this week’s NLJ.

It is imperative that states maintain a robust, coherent & joined-up approach to sanctions if they are to succeed, argue Ben Keith, Rhys Davies & Olivia Chessell

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced a sanctions assessment for firms.

Could seized sanctions assets be used to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine? It’s a fascinating question.

Maria Nizzero sets out the complexities of possibly using seized sanctions assets to fund reconstruction in Ukraine

Barrister Dr Mike Wilkinson discusses the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of disclosure, in this week’s NLJ.

Dr Mike Wilkinson warns of the seriousness of suppressing documents and other evidence

Nearly a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, what’s the latest on the UK’s economic crime and sanctions regime? Cameron Brown KC, Red Lion Chambers, and Olivia Haggar, 5KBW, assess the effectiveness of the UK’s efforts to date, in this week’s NLJ.

With coffers depleted after months of costly war in Ukraine, where are we with UK sanctions? Cameron Brown KC & Olivia Haggar assess the new regime

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Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

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Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

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Sanctions

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron