Speaker: William Robinson & Alexander Dmitrenko

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Topic:

The continuous escalation of sanctions and export control restrictions, particularly as a result of the ongoing US-China Trade War and the current situation around HK, will inevitably contribute to the geopolitical and regulatory complexity affecting global business.  William and Alexander will analyse recent developments in US and UK sanctions, export controls and trade wars, with a particular emphasis on potential impacts on Japanese businesses and the financial industry. Their presentation will cover:

• Current US-China Trade War and situation around HK
• Other recent trends in US sanctions, with a specific focus on Iran, Russia and Venezuela
• Evolving compliance standards and expectations of sanctions compliance programs
• Recent enforcement updates (targeting the financial sector) and particularly the landmark UK OFSI penalty