Understanding Sanctions

Sanctions are restrictive measures imposed by governments or international bodies to achieve foreign policy, national security, or human rights objectives. Key types include:

• Economic & Trade Sanctions: Restrictions on imports, exports, or investment in certain countries or sectors.

• Financial Sanctions: Freezing of assets, banking restrictions, or limitations on transactions with designated individuals or entities.

• Sectoral Sanctions: Targeted restrictions on specific industries such as energy, defence, or technology.

• Travel & Visa Restrictions: Limitations on movement of sanctioned individuals.

• Secondary Sanctions: Penalties for third parties engaging with sanctioned entities or jurisdictions.

Non-compliance with sanctions can result in severe legal penalties, financial loss, and reputational damage.

Why Sanctions Risk Matters

For organisations, sanctions violations can lead to:

• Heavy fines and legal penalties

• Loss of access to financial institutions or markets

• Operational disruption in affected regions

• Reputational harm among partners, investors, and regulators

For governments, sanctions management is crucial to:

• Uphold national and international law

• Maintain diplomatic and trade relations

• Monitor compliance across industries and financial institutions

Our Sanctions Services

We provide comprehensive support to help clients navigate the complex sanctions landscape:

Sanctions Screening & Due Diligence

Identify exposure to sanctioned countries, entities, or individuals in transactions, partnerships, and supply chains.

Compliance Advisory

Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure adherence to international and domestic sanctions regulations.

Monitoring & Early-Warning Systems

Track updates to sanctions lists, regulatory changes, and enforcement actions in real time.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Evaluate potential operational, financial, and reputational impacts of sanctions exposure and develop mitigation strategies.

Training & Awareness

Equip teams with the knowledge and tools to recognise and manage sanctions risks effectively.

Who We Support

• Multinational corporations and industrial enterprises

• Financial institutions and banks

• Governments, regulators, and public agencies

• Investors and asset managers

• NGOs and civil society organisations

Why Our Approach Works

We combine:

• Expert understanding of international sanctions regimes

• Data-driven monitoring of updates and enforcement actions

• Forward-looking risk assessment and scenario modelling

• Actionable guidance to protect compliance, operations, and reputation

Our approach ensures clients can operate confidently while avoiding exposure to sanctions-related risks.

Navigate Sanctions With Confidence

Proactive sanctions risk management safeguards compliance, operations, and reputation in an increasingly complex global regulatory environment.