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Day 1
June 5, 2024
Adela DeaconuDirector Group Export Controls, Legal ComplianceRoyal Philips (The Netherlands)
(WSN Member)
Hannah ZarkarHead of Global Standards & Advisory Sanctions Attorney at Law (Admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia only)
Commerzbank AG
(WSN Member)
Stephan MüllerPartnerOppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater mbB (Deutschland)
Russia and The Path Forward
Russia Sanctions-and The Newest Evasion, Due Diligence, Screening and Compliance Hurdles-from Third Party Origin to Divestments and Beyond
Graham IdeHead of Trade Management Eaton (UK)
Maria Chiara MonteganoHead of Economic Sanctions, Trade Control and Compliance Process SupportENI S.p.A.(Italy)
(WSN Member)
Felix HelmstädterPartner Morrison Foerster (Germany)
- Navigating vexing compliance dilemmas in the context of multi-jurisdictional transactions
- Extracting assets out of Russia and Belarus, and mitigating corporate risk/losses while remaining in compliance with EU, UK, and US sanctions
- Evaluating the impact of oil price caps across various sectors Navigating differences in capital investment prohibitions between EU, UK and US
- Navigating differences in capital investment prohibitions between EU, UK and US
Morning Networking Break
The Present and Future of Iran Sanctions Amid the Israel-Hamas War
Repositioning Your Programme, Amid Intensifying Geopolitical and Compliance Risks
Nora Zs. BartosLegal Counsel Export Control & Economic Sanctions, Legal & Compliance La Roche AG (Netherlands)
Livio RussoGroup Ethics OfficerGenerali (Italy)
Hannah ZarkarHead of Global Standards & Advisory Sanctions Attorney at Law (Admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia only)
Commerzbank AG
(WSN Member)
- Examining the interplay between human rights-related sanctions regimes and civil unrest within Iran
- Predicting the potential implementation of targeted financial sanctions and other related measures as a result of the Israel-Hamas War
- Evaluating plans for potential revisions to the EU blocking statute, including implementation challenges for global institutions
- Understanding challenges for EU companies that continue to engage in certain business with Iranand the region
Networking Luncheon
Managing the Heightened Overlap Between Economic Sanctions and Human Rights: How to Optimize Controls to Create Compliance Synergies
Yvo AmarPartnerBenninkAmar Advocaten (The Netherlands)
- How governmental authorities and companies in Germany and across the EU are creating synergy between human rights and sanctions
- Determining the scope of coverage under a general humanitarian license and distinguishing activities requiring additional approvals
- Understanding the implications of sanctions on capital expenditures unrelated to investment or corporate objectives
- Exploring recent United Nations humanitarian aid exemptions within the context of existing and future sanctions
- Optimizing how controls can be leveraged for economic sanctions and human rights purposes
Simone NadelhoferPartnerLALIVE (Switzerland)
Stéphane de NavacellePartnerNavacelle (France)
During this session, benefit from key updates on recent litigation and arbitration trends-and how they are affecting legal risk and compliance for companies and financial institutions.
Networking Break
Updating Your Export and Sanctions Compliance Playbook for China, Hong Kong, and the APAC Region: New Semiconductors and More Restrictions- and the Cross-Industry Effect in the EU and UK
Stéphanie BroekaartFounder & Managing Director Megara Sanctions (The Netherlands)
Spencer ChilversHead of Export Control PolicyRolls Royce (UK)
- Drawing insights from the playbook used in dealing with Russia, exploring strategic options and considerations if similar tools were applied to China
- Delving into how U.S. export controls on China, specifically regarding semi-conductors, will reverberate through the European technology sector
- Implications for non-Chinese companies conducting business in China and how export controls are reshaping compliance strategies
- Proactive measures that exporters and financial institutions are adopting to manage the impact of U.S. export controls
- Understanding the steps required for complying with U.S. semiconductor rules outside the U.S., with a focus on practical considerations and global business operations
- How the interplay of export controls and economic sanctions are affecting day-to-day business
- Examining specific actions taken by countries such as Japan and the Netherlands to extend their semiconductor controls and the impact on the global supply chain
Cross-Border Sanctions Enforcement and Penalties: The Newest, Hardest Lessons for Mitigating Risk, Managing Investigations and New Areas Under Agencies’ Microscope
Meredith RathbonePartnerSteptoe (UK)
This highly anticipated discussion will impart practical takeaways from recent, key enforcement actions. As economic sanctions risks continue to evolve, ensure that you are fully updated on enforcement trends and what it now takes to mitigate increasing penalty risks.
Drinks Reception Day One Adjourns
Day 2
June 6, 2024
Adela DeaconuDirector Group Export Controls, Legal ComplianceRoyal Philips (The Netherlands)
(WSN Member)
Hannah ZarkarHead of Global Standards & Advisory Sanctions Attorney at Law (Admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia only)
Commerzbank AG
(WSN Member)
Stephan MüllerPartnerOppenhoff & Partner Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater mbB (Deutschland)
Aline DoussinPartnerHogal Lovells International LLP (UK)
Nicholas Richards-BentleyHead Legal Trade SanctionsNovartis (Switzerland)
As the geopolitical landscape continues to shift, this this informative session will take a closer look at the G&’s coordination efforts- and their broader impact.
Morning Networking Break
Preventing and Detecting Circumvention: Upgrading Best Practices in Response to New, Evolving Schemes and Risk Factors
Brian WilsonManaging Director, Global Head of Sanctions ComplianceUBS Bank (Switzerland)
Konrad WalterChief Legal Counsel, Export Control SESAP SE
Chloe CinaPartnerMorrison Foerster LLP (UK)
- Collaborating with Government agencies to tackle circumvention
- Detailing the strategies employed by banks to prevent circumvention
- Highlighting actionable steps for banks to safeguard against circumvention
- Mention key countries in bullet points
- Actions that EU is taking to address circumvention
Networking Luncheon
AI, Geopolitics and Economic Sanctions: How AI Can be Leveraged as a Compliance Tool Amid Misuse by Bad Actors
Roland M. SteinPartnerBlomsteinRechtsanwalt, Fachanwalt für Vergaberecht
Svetlana DurdevicHead of Sanctions Controls and ScreeningDanske Bank
AI and export controls have a twofold relationship. First, determining if the use of AI as a tool in economic sanctions is a forward-thinking strategy; whether it enhances accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability in navigating the complex landscape of regulatory requirements-or not.
Secondly, the cross-border use of AI may be subject to economic sanctions and export controls.
Our session leaders will discuss how AI may increase compliance risks while contributing to better risk management, thereby safeguarding against potential legal and financial consequences associated with non-compliance.
Sachs BärbelRechtsanwältin (Lawyer), Partner Noerr PartGmbB (Germany)
Lloyd MeadowsRegional sanctions policy and advisory work Standard Chartered (UK/UAE)
Che SidaniusGlobal Head of Financial Crime & Industry Affairs, LSEG Vice-ChairGlobal Coalition to Fight Financial Crime
- Addressing prevalent misconceptions surrounding EU restrictions on crypto payments from Russia
- Examining the tangible aftermath of recent OFAC enforcement actions targeting crypto exchanges
- Anticipating Spillover: Forecasting the anticipated impact of heightened U.S. enforcement measures on the European Union and the United Kingdom
- Navigating UK reporting obligations for suspected sanctions evasion by crypto companies
- Contrasting the restrictions imposed by OFAC and the EU with the reporting criteria outlined by OFSI
- Heightened sanctions risks posed by North Korean hackers targeting crypto assets
Closing Remarks End of Conference
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