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C5 (UK) : Economic Sanctions : Workshop

5th European Forum on

Economic Sanctions

Minimising Risks of EU and OFAC Sanctions Violations in the face of Increased International Sanctions Enforcement

Thursday, May 26 to Friday, May 27, 2011
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Conference Center, Frankfurt

Workshop | Wednesday 25 May 2011

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Key Implications of US and EU Economic Sanctions Laws for European Entities: The Essentials

George Kleinfeld
Partner
Clifford Chance LLP (USA)

Martin Saunders
Partner
Clifford Chance LLP (UK)

Whether you are new to the fi eld of economic sanctions or are a seasoned veteran with substantial experience seeking a comprehensive refresher, this interactive workshop will provide you with a step by step introduction to economic sanctions laws and will cover all the principal sanctions regimes including a discussion on the intersections with export controls.

This practical working session brings together highly experienced lawyers from economic sanctions, export controls, internal investigations and compliance practice areas. They will discuss the core fundamental issues related to the US and EU economic sanctions regimes, focusing on the essential implementation, interpretation and enforcement matters to supply you with the foundations for complying with day to day sanctions compliance requirements.

  • Overview of the basic principles of the EU and US sanctions regimes against Iran, Sudan, Myanmar (Burma), Syria and Cuba
  • What a re the principle areas of risk under each legal regime; do they differ?
  • Practical advice on which government agencies are responsible for implementation, licensing and enforcement of economic sanctions regimes and where compliance guidance may be obtained
  • What enforcement agencies are involved and how do they work together to build and coordinate cases?
  • Lessons learned from recent enforcement cases
  • The intersection of economic sanctions and export controls
  • Interpreting EU and US sanctions regulations to accurately determine export and fi nancial transaction licensing requirements
  • An update on dual use regulations
  • Introduction to the US facilitation prohibition
  • Key elements of an effective economic sanctions compliance programme

Attend this workshop to maximise your return from the advanced discussions that will take place during the main conference by getting up to speed on the essential knowledge required to address economic sanctions concerns.

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