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Pre-Conference Workshops

Workshop A – A Practical Guide to Updating Your Risk Assessments, Compliance and Screening Programmes – from the EU 11th Sanctions Package, to OFSI, OFAC, Evasion Risks and Beyond

Nov 15, 2023 9:00am – 12:30 PM

Speakers

Yianna Stylianou
Associate Manger Sanctions and Transactions Monitoring Compliance
Hellenic Bank

Raminta Dereskeviciute
Counsel
McDermott Will & Emery

Barbara Linney
Partner
Baker & Hostetler (USA)

Workshop B – China and Beyond: A Real-Life Guide to Resolving the Most Pressing, Complex Sanctions Compliance Dilemmas (Hypothetical Scenarios and Practical Exercises)

Nov 15, 2023 1:30pm – 05:00 PM

Speakers

Anna Bradshaw
Partner
Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP (UK)

Barbara Linney
Partner
Baker & Hostetler (USA)

Day 1 - Thursday, November 16, 2023

8:45
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
9:00
Interview with OFSI and Audience Q&A
9:45
Preventing Russian Sanctions Evasion: Overcoming New Due Diligence, Screening and Compliance Hurdles Amid Intensifying Enforcement
10:45
30-Minute Networking Break
11:15
EU Commission Interview
12:00
China, the Future of Global Export Compliance and the Interplay with Sanctions: Navigating the Semiconductor Rules, Geopolitics and Your Newest Supply Chain Risks
1:00
Networking Lunch Break
2:15
Unpacking the Implications of the EU’s 11th Sanctions Package: The Expected (and Unexpected) Compliance Aftermath
3:15

Interactive Benchmarking

Complexities of Screening in your Compliance Process: Practical Advice for Compliance When UK, EU, and US Screening Outcomes are in
4:15
Networking Break
4:30
OFAC Interview
5:00
Export Controls, Economic Sanctions and Your Supply Chain: Hypothetical Exercises on How to Resolve Real-World Issues at the Forefront
5:45
Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks
Networking Drinks Reception

Day 2 - Friday, November 17, 2023

8:30
Women in Sanctions Networking Breakfast
9:40
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
9:45
Preparing for the Long Haul of Russia Sanctions Compliance: Positioning Your Resources and Program for the Long Term
10:45
The Evolving Intersection of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls: Navigating the Nuances and Grey Areas of Overlapping Requirements
11:45
Networking Break
12:00
Effective Ownership and Control Assessments: Comparing and Contrasting UK, EU, and U.S. Requirements, and Addressing Conflicts of Law
1:00
Networking Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers
2:15
Important Updates to the Legal Advisory Services Ban with Respect to Russia
3:00

CLOSING ROUNDTABLE

The Future of Your Economic Sanctions Compliance Program: The Newest Best Practices for Evolving Your Program Amid More Anticipated Sanctions
4:00
Co-chair Closing Remarks End of Conference

Day 1 - Thursday, November 16, 2023

8:45
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

Charles Claypoole
Partner
Latham & Watkins (UK)

Maria Chiara Montegano
Head of Economic Sanctions, Trade Control and Compliance Process Support
ENI S.p.A. (Italy)
9:00
Interview with OFSI and Audience Q&A

Beth Davies
Deputy Director
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury

Moderator:

Michael Casey
Partner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
9:45
Preventing Russian Sanctions Evasion: Overcoming New Due Diligence, Screening and Compliance Hurdles Amid Intensifying Enforcement

Nabi Abdullaev
Partner
Control Risks (UK)

Svetlana Djurdjevic
Head of Sanctions Controls and Screening
Danske Bank (Sweden)

Michael Zolandz
Partner
Dentons

  • Addressing prevalence of ship-to-ship transfers as a tool of sanctions evasion, and the increased due diligence around the use of EU/UK ports
  • The aftermath of OFSI’s focus on sanctions evasion for 2023 and beyond-and the practical effect on your due diligence and screening
  • Comparing and contrasting the investigative approach ofOFSI, OFAC, and the EU Commission
  • New takeaways stemming from the enforcement coordination between OFSI, OFAC, and the EU Commission
  • The latest on efforts by regulators to drive sanctions enforcement with intelligence sharing, reporting and whistleblowing
  • Broader impact of greater penalties and criminal enforcement in relation to evasion of Russian sanctions
10:45
30-Minute Networking Break
11:15
EU Commission Interview

Alina Nedea
Head of Sanctions, DG FISMA
European Commission

Moderated by:

Sven Bates
Of Counsel
Baker & McKenzie LLP (UK)
12:00
China, the Future of Global Export Compliance and the Interplay with Sanctions: Navigating the Semiconductor Rules, Geopolitics and Your Newest Supply Chain Risks

Brian Egan
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

David Lorello
Of Counsel
Covington & Burling LLP (London)

  • How the current geopolitical climate affects your export compliance and supply chain strategies
  • Analysing the UK and EU response to US policy on China trade and export controls-and how to calibrate your compliance approach accordingly
  • How multinational companies with business interests in the UK, EU and the US are revisiting business and supply chain operations in China
  • How semi-conductor rules are affecting the UK and EU markets and supply chains
  • U.S. compliance considerations: Navigating practical challenges arising from ITAR and EAR compliance
1:00
Networking Lunch Break
2:15
Unpacking the Implications of the EU’s 11th Sanctions Package: The Expected (and Unexpected) Compliance Aftermath

Nicholas Richards-Bentley
Head Legal Trade/Sanctions
Novartis (Switzerland)

Aline Doussin
Partner
Hogan Lovells LLP (France)

  • Leveraging new tools to combat circumvention, including designation of “high risk third countries”
  • Understanding how the new anti-circumvention provisions will affect compliance programs through added due diligence of secondary sales and end-use in Russia
  • Practical impact of restrictions on vessels entering EU ports in an effort to avoid ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil
  • Exploring the prohibition of intellectual property rights sales in connection with already restricted products
3:15

Interactive Benchmarking

Complexities of Screening in your Compliance Process: Practical Advice for Compliance When UK, EU, and US Screening Outcomes are in

Eytan J. Fisch
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

Niki Charilaou
Manager Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department
Bank of Cyprus (Cyprus)

Zoe Taylor-Jones
Head of Business Ethics and Regulatory Compliance & SBS Lead
Serco Group Plc (UK)
4:15
Networking Break
4:30
OFAC Interview

Erik Grossman
Senior Compliance Officer Office of Foreign Assets Control
U.S. Department of the Treasury

Moderator:

Gareth Rees
Partner
Morrison & Foerster LLP
5:00
Export Controls, Economic Sanctions and Your Supply Chain: Hypothetical Exercises on How to Resolve Real-World Issues at the Forefront

Raphael Kiess
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal (Germany)

Sara Nordin
Partner
White & Case LLP (Belgium/Sweden)

This panel will tackle key issues impacting your supply chains through interactive hypothetical scenarios.

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (2024)
  • EU Supply-chain diligence initiative
  • Import Control System (ICS2)
  • BIS semi-conductor rule
5:45
Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks
Networking Drinks Reception

Day 2 - Friday, November 17, 2023

8:30
Women in Sanctions Networking Breakfast
9:40
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

Charles Claypoole
Partner
Latham & Watkins (UK)

Maria Chiara Montegano
Head of Economic Sanctions, Trade Control and Compliance Process Support
ENI S.p.A. (Italy)
9:45
Preparing for the Long Haul of Russia Sanctions Compliance: Positioning Your Resources and Program for the Long Term

Yvo Amar
Partner
BenninkAmar

Colin Butler
Head of Sanctions and Anti Bribery and Corruption
UBS

Charles Claypoole
Partner
Latham & Watkins (UK)

John Bedford
Partner
Dechert LLP (UK)

  • Impact of the UK’s recent law extending Russian Sanctions through a reconciliation period with Ukraine
  • Upgrading best practices for preparing compliance programs for long-term, multi-layered sanctions compliance
  • Examining the renewed importance of risk assessments (and re-assessments, and resource allocation
  • Special considerations for conveying risk assessment outcomes to senior management and the board
10:45
The Evolving Intersection of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls: Navigating the Nuances and Grey Areas of Overlapping Requirements

Natalie Quest
Head of Sanctions & AML
Marsh McLennan

Roger Matthews
Partner
Dentons (UK)

  • The implications and challenges faced in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of “Sanctions-Like” export controls
  • Lessons learned from key updates and regulatory changes in export control frameworks and discussing the impact of these developments
  • Concrete examples of recent export control measures that exhibit characteristics similar to sanctions, including those with respect to Russian oil
  • Clarifying the distinctions: Export Controls vs. Sanctions
11:45
Networking Break
12:00
Effective Ownership and Control Assessments: Comparing and Contrasting UK, EU, and U.S. Requirements, and Addressing Conflicts of Law

Nancy Fisher
Partner
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Neil Whiley
Director, Sanctions
UK Finance

Hugo Veazey
Director - Financial Crime Compliance Practice Lead Financial Services – Europe & Africa
Moody's Analytics UK Ltd.

  • Key elements and implications of OFSI’s latest guidance on ownership and control assessments
  • Breaking down the Test for Ownership and Control: Practical Challenges and Solutions
  • Contrast UK and EU ownership and control with OFAC “50% rule”
  • Examining the relationship between ownership and control assessments – and potential enforcement actions
  • How to mitigate risks through comprehensive due diligence
  • Leveraging tools available beyond traditional customer due diligence processes
1:00
Networking Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers
2:15
Important Updates to the Legal Advisory Services Ban with Respect to Russia

Susannah Cogman
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (UK)

  • Analysing the UK restrictions on providing legal services and consider the impact
  • Understand the scope of the General Licence – what it does, and does not cover
  • Explore circumstances in relation to which specific licences are needed
  • Discuss the potential for further restrictions, or further legislative changes
3:00

CLOSING ROUNDTABLE

The Future of Your Economic Sanctions Compliance Program: The Newest Best Practices for Evolving Your Program Amid More Anticipated Sanctions

Maria Chiara Montegano
Head of Economic Sanctions, Trade Control and Compliance Process Support
ENI S.p.A. (Italy)

Niki Charilaou
Manager Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance Department
Bank of Cyprus (Cyprus)

Nicholas Richards-Bentley
Head Legal Trade/Sanctions
Novartis (Switzerland)
4:00
Co-chair Closing Remarks End of Conference

Workshop A – A Practical Guide to Updating Your Risk Assessments, Compliance and Screening Programmes – from the EU 11th Sanctions Package, to OFSI, OFAC, Evasion Risks and Beyond

Nov 15, 2023 9:00am – 12:30 PM

Yianna Stylianou
Associate Manger Sanctions and Transactions Monitoring Compliance
Hellenic Bank

Raminta Dereskeviciute
Counsel
McDermott Will & Emery

Barbara Linney
Partner
Baker & Hostetler (USA)

What is it about?

Workshops are offered In-Person only


The EU’s new 11th Sanctions Package, in conjunction with increased enforcement activity from OFSI, OFAC and the EU Commission, have made effective compliance more critical than ever. Join our expert faculty as we discuss these high stakes challenges impacting your compliance programme, and provide practical takeaways for upgrading your compliance strategy.

Along with speaker-prepared reference materials, benefit from the opportunity for enhanced discussion, benchmarking and Q&A.

Topics will include:

  • Step-by-step guide to revisiting and updating risk assessments in response to a shifting economic sanctions and geopolitical landscape
  • Contrasting EU Regulations, and Member State implementation and enforcement
  • Key updates on UK sanctions and export controls – OFSI and DIT implementation
  • Update on U.S. sanctions, screening and the evolving landscape of risk
  • Examine the interplay of EU, UK, and U.S. in practice
  • Analyse the sanctions trajectory since the war in Ukraine began
  • Key takeaways on the EU’s 11 Sanctions Package

Workshop B – China and Beyond: A Real-Life Guide to Resolving the Most Pressing, Complex Sanctions Compliance Dilemmas (Hypothetical Scenarios and Practical Exercises)

Nov 15, 2023 1:30pm – 05:00 PM

Anna Bradshaw
Partner
Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP (UK)

Barbara Linney
Partner
Baker & Hostetler (USA)

What is it about?

Workshops are offered In-Person only


By working through a series of hypothetical scenarios, this workshop will provide you with a practical blueprint for resolving high stakes, real-life sanctions compliance challenges at the forefront. Key topics will include China, Russia and how to mitigate the lesser-known “hidden” risks that can affect your organisation’s risk exposure and compliance decision-making.

Speakers will set the stage by comparing and contrasting the U.S., UK and EU requirements and enforcement positions, and then will provide key guidance for navigating real-world issues coming across your desk. By the end of this workshop, you will gain actionable takeaways for addressing the current and emerging issues affecting your business. Topics will include:

  • Current enforcement and designation climate
  • How to manage increased China-related risks against this background
  • When and how a China-related issue can also have “hidden” Russia sanctions compliance implications
  • Retaliatory measures taken by China and the impact on your risk calculus and sanctions compliance decision-making
  • Managing the interplay of semiconductor and other key export controls with rapidly evolving sanctions
  • The finer points of interpreting and applying the Foreign Direct Product and de minimis rules
  • Revisiting your organisation’s third-party management amid supply chain pressures amidst “near-shoring” and “friend-shoring” and new risk factors
  • Planning for new, changing sanctions and positioning your program for the uncertain path forward
  • Emerging risk factors for the next 6-12 months-and how to predict and prepare for the next wave of sanctions and export control compliance dilemmas