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Michael O'Kane

UK High Court rejects Sarvar Ismailov’s de-listing case including challenge to ‘family member’ association criterion

19/05/2026 — The High Court has dismissed Sarvar Ismailov’s challenge to the UK’s decision not to de-list him under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulation 2019...
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Michael O'Kane

EU sanctions helpdesk hosts sanctions due diligence webinars

18/05/2026 — The EU sanctions helpdesk is holding webinars in May and June 2026, covering EU sanctions due diligence in practice. The first webinar was on...
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Maya Lester KC

EU renews Syria regime targeting former Assad officials

18/05/2026 — The EU has renewed its Syria sanctions regime established by Regulation (EU) 36/2012 for 1 year, until 1 June 2027 - implementing reg 2026/1107....
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Michael O'Kane

US issues sanctions notice to comply with court ruling in Francesca Albanese sanctions case

18/05/2026 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a notice confirming that the designation of Francesca Albanese is not being implemented or enforced...
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Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Maya Lester KC

EU anti-money laundering authority report highlights sanctions circumvention

18/05/2026 — The EU's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has published its 2025 Roadshow Report. The report draws on meetings with supervisors, financial intelligence units (FIUs), and...
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Michael O'Kane

UK government sanctions perceptions survey findings

18/05/2026 — In September 2025, the FCDO commissioned Deloitte to run a UK Sanctions Perceptions Survey. The survey drew 375 responses from UK businesses and NGOs....
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Maya Lester KC

Iceland amends counter-terrorism sanctions Regulation & proscribes IRGC

18/05/2026 — Iceland has issued regulations amending its Counter-Terrorism Sanctions Regulation (Regulation No 448/2014) to implement EU counterterrorism sanctions into Icelandic domestic law. Iceland is not...
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Michael O'Kane

Norway implements EU Iran sanctions into domestic law & increases DEKSA funding

18/05/2026 — Norway has issued regulations amending its Iran Sanctions Regulation (Regulation No 149/2007) to implement EU sanctions into Norwegian law. Norway is not an EU...
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