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Paul Henty reports on rule changes to tackle shadow fleets, proxies & other sanctions evasion routes

Businesses face a step change in sanctions compliance after sweeping UK reforms targeting proxies, shadow fleets and Russian oil exports

Cross-border enforcement is increasingly under pressure from geopolitical tensions, sanctions & complex ownership structures, write Tom Clark, Jack Barlow & Taronish Mistry

Winning a judgment is only half the battle when sanctions, geopolitics and offshore structures complicate recovery

John Gibson considers sanctions law post-Ukraine invasion & weighs up the robust but realistic approach of the English courts

English courts are developing a distinctly practical approach to sanctions disputes arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Shipowners and commercial traders have been handed welcome guidance on when sanctions concerns justify refusing to perform a contract
When does sanctions risk justify refusing to perform a contract? Isuru Devendra reviews a Court of Appeal ruling that will be welcomed by shipowners navigating uncertain circumstances
The UK has tightened up its regime against Russia, targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and the Kremlin-backed finance network A7, which are used to bypass sanctions
A landmark Supreme Court ruling has underscored the sweeping reach of UK sanctions. In NLJ this week, Brónagh Adams and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper say the regime is a ‘blunt instrument’ requiring only a factual, not causal, link to restricted goods
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group

NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group

From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career

Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore

Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore

Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton

Ellisons—Robert Tiffen

Ellisons—Robert Tiffen

Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office

NEWS
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners

Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.

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