Sanctions

Our sanctions practice is a cornerstone of the firm, and its continued growth and strategic evolution mirror the increasing scope of sanctions regulations worldwide, and the growing complexity of sanctions applied in many jurisdictions.

Our expertise spans the full spectrum of sanctions‑related matters across all major jurisdictions—including the United Nations, United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom (along with its overseas territories and Crown dependencies), Canada, Switzerland, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and others. In collaboration with leading local sanctions experts, we deliver comprehensive legal support on international and local sanctions and export control compliance, sanctions risk management, and safeguarding client interests amid sanctions and counter‑sanctions restrictions.

E L W I’s Sanctions Practice is seamlessly integrated with our corporate, banking, finance, and litigation teams, allowing us to address sanctions‑related issues within the scope of broader, comprehensive projects.

Related expertise:

Assistance with delisting from EU, U.S., U.K., Canada, and New Zealand sanctions registers;
Challenging sanctions and supporting procedures to release frozen assets, including engaging with sanctions regulators, securing licenses, and requesting clarifications;
Judicial proceedings involving Article 248.1 of the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, the application of Article 11 of EU Regulation No. 833/2014 in Russian courts, and other disputes related to sanctions;
Sanctions risks assessment for large investment projects covering construction, manufacturing, logistics, and other industries;
Structuring asset ownership transactions and tools in compliance with sanctions regulations;
Financial restructuring amid sanctions.