Sanctions compliance
EQUITY specialises in compliance with sanctions legislation and ensuring compliance for business. We provide legal support to companies operating in the complex environment of international sanctions, helping to reduce legal risks and ensure compliance with national and international requirements.
The company's services include legal support of clients at all stages of compliance with sanctions legislation, namely:
- Consulting and verification of sanctions compliance in relations with potential and existing counterparties.
- Analysing and assessing the risks of business operations when concluding transactions and carrying out activities.
- Analysis and assessment of risks in M&A transactions, as well as development of a strategy to minimise possible legal risks in such transactions.
- Verification of partners and counterparties for compliance with the sanctions requirements of international organisations, such as the UN, EU, OFAC, OFSI, in order to avoid participation in transactions with sanctioned persons or companies.
- Assistance in establishing effective internal procedures for compliance with sanctions, including counterparty due diligence, monitoring and timely reporting.
- Legal defence and support of clients during and after inspections, including representation and defence in criminal, judicial, administrative and other proceedings.
Our lawyers are experienced in handling complex cross-border transactions and operations under sanctions restrictions. We actively assist companies in navigating the changing sanctions environment, ensuring the security of their operations and protecting their interests at all stages of sanctions compliance.