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Maya Lester KC

EU Court rejects Euro Asia Cargo challenge to inclusion on Annex IV of Reg 833

16/01/2026 — The EU General Court (Case T‑232/24) has rejected an application brought by Euro Asia Cargo (EAC) seeking annulment of its inclusion and maintenance on...
Maya Lester KC

C5 Conference Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance 29 – 30 April 2026

16/01/2026 — C5’s 20th annual conference on economic sanctions enforcement and compliance will take place on 29 – 30 April 2026 at the National Press Club...
China & US imports
Michael O'Kane

US amends China semiconductor export licensing procedure

15/01/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule to amend its export licensing procedures for the export of semiconductors...
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Maya Lester KC

Eurochem / Tecnimont – UK Court of Appeal rejects appeal against anti-suit preventing Russian proceedings designed to frustrate EU and UK sanctions

15/01/2026 — The UK Court of Appeal ([2026] EWCA Civ 5) has rejected an appeal brought by EuroChem North West 2 (NW2) challenging an anti-suit injunction...
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In focusRussia sanctions

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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Michael O'Kane

US issues new Lukoil International general licence

15/01/2026 — The US has issued General Licence 131B, which authorises negotiations and entry into contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (LIG). Authorised...
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Maya Lester KC

EU Court rejects Feras Al Akhras’ application to annul Syria sanctions listing

15/01/2026 — The EU General Court has dismissed a delisting application brought by Feras Al Akhras (Case T-176/24). Mr Al Akhras challenged his initial January 2024...
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Maya Lester KC

US adds 25% tariff on some semiconductor imports

15/01/2026 — The US has issued a Presidential Proclamation, imposing a 25% tariff on certain AI chips including the Nvidia H200 AI processor and the AMD...
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Michael O'Kane

EU and UK to lower Russia oil price cap from 1 February 2026

15/01/2026 — The EU and the UK will lower their oil price cap on Russian oil to US $44.10 per barrel from 1 February 2026. The...

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