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16 October 2026 / Hirra Tung
Issue: 8181 / Categories: Features , Sanctions , International , EU
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Russia sanctions under the spotlight

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Ukraine: On the front line

Hirra Tung & Lucia Bonetto compare sanctions regimes in the UK, EU & US, setting out advice, challenges & recent caselaw

  • Examines the sanctions regimes adopted by the UK, EU and US against Russia, focusing on their impact on the provision of legal services and the ability of designated persons to challenge sanctions.
  • Compares the differing approaches to restrictions on legal advisory services, licensing frameworks/carve-outs and access to justice.
  • Analyses recent caselaw on designation and judicial review across the three jurisdictions.

The sanctions adopted by the UK, EU and the US have evolved into one of the most extensive and comprehensive sanctions regimes. Designed to increase economic and political pressure on Russia, these jurisdictions have introduced successive rounds of restrictive measures targeting a broad range of sectors while also imposing asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities.

Among these restrictions, the prohibition on providing legal advisory services to Russian entities stands out for its significant implications for the legal profession. The following is a concise

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