Navigating today’s complex risk picture in shipbuilding projects necessitates both contract and risk management, and an understanding of compliance risks affecting the project throughout its lifespan. In this article we will highlight the key elements for owners and other stakeholders to keep in mind.

In this sanctions alert, we include updates on recent developments following the two-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The EU Council established a new sanctions framework targeting Guatemala. A new framework is also established by the EU for imposing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

On 9 October 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted a new sanctions framework to impose sanctions against those undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan.

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of developments relating to EU and UK sanctions. In this article, we summarise the following recent developments:

Anti-Money Laundering

Corporate Criminal Liability

Environment, Climate, and Sustainability

ESG, compliance and risk management

Investigation and Crisis Management

Responsible business and human rights

Sanctions and Export Controls

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Åshild is currently on secondment. 

Åshild works with ESG, compliance and crisis management. Åshild assists in work related to sanctions and export control, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and responsible business conduct, including the Norwegian Transparency Act, as well as sustainability and environment.

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Åshild works with ESG, compliance and crisis management. (Currently on secondment.)