Sanctions work covers advising on UK economic and financial sanctions, export controls and related regimes, and the consequences of non‑compliance. A solicitor helps clients identify sanctioned parties, implement screening and due‑diligence programmes, and draft or review policies, procedures and training. They assist with licence applications, exemptions, and representations to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation and other authorities, and coordinate responses to investigations or enforcement actions that could impact a business or deal.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles regimes, lists, licences and reporting obligations, including screening, risk assessments, policy drafting, contracting review, and liaison with banks and regulators. They track updates to sanctions, de‑risk contractual obligations, and respond to potential breaches, designations, and investigations.