Export Controls
The movement of goods between jurisdictions is increasingly subject to financial and trade restrictions imposed by the United Nations, the European Union, the United States, and other jurisdictions.
We provide expert advice on matters relating to trade regulation and export controls, guiding clients through an often complex framework of rules. We have particular experience in:
- advising on the impact of EU, UK and U.S. trade sanctions
- conducting export controls due diligence reviews and investigations
- developing trade compliance policies and procedures
- advising on dual-use restrictions
- analysing and mitigating trade-related risks in M&A transactions
- undertaking voluntary investigations in compliance with trade restrictions
- advising on contractual arrangements in relation to sanctions and export controls
- carrying out due diligence in the supply chain
- supporting applications for licences/exemptions
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Publications: 02 APRIL 2021
The people’s climate case declared inadmissible: not all climate litigation roads lead to Rome
In the past years (and months), there has been a growing wave of climate change litigation cases, and the cases where plaintiffs have (successfully) invoked fundamental rights are increasing. In our…
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News: 25 MARCH 2021
Jennifer L. Wnek is Allen & Overy’s Newest Project Finance and Renewables Partner
Allen & Overy today announced that Jennifer L. Wnek joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s global Projects, Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure practice.
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News: 25 MARCH 2021
A&O awarded ESG deal of the year for first blue bond in Asia
Allen & Overy has been awarded ‘ESG Deal of the Year’ at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 for their work on the first blue bond issued in Asia.
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I can't fault them in terms of the quality of the end product and the turnaround times; they can react very quickly.
Chambers UK 2018 (Environment)
They are approachable and accommodating in the development of arguments.
Chambers UK 2018 (Environment)
They are on top of the detailed regulatory issues, and showed an excellent ability to deliver.
Chambers UK 2015