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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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News: 27 March 2024

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Allen & Overy a conseillé Orano, groupe international reconnu dans le domaine des matières nucléaires, dans le cadre du lancement avec Supernova Invest du fonds d’investissement Orano Venture Fund qui…

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Publications: 15 November 2023

Les risques associés à la mise en oeuvre de CSRD doivent être anticipés

De nombreuses entreprises engagent le chantier de la mise en œuvre de la directive du 14 décembre 2022 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), leur imposant la publication annuelle d’un…

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Publications: 29 June 2022

Vers un « green deal » européen ?

Un éventail de propositions politiques et législatives vise à rendre l’Europe « neutre sur le plan climatique » d’ici à 2050. Romaric Lazerges et Arthur Sauzay, avocats au cabinet Allen & Overy, nous…

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Distinction

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