MEPLAW’s Sanctions Desk is a specialised practice dedicated to advising and representing companies and individuals affected by EU and international restrictive measures. Sanctions regimes have become increasingly complex and far-reaching, impacting access to markets, banking relationships, logistics, and reputational standing. Our Sanctions Desk has been established to provide focused, practical, and legal support in this area.
We combine deep knowledge of EU restrictive measures and international sanctions frameworks with practical experience in contentious and non-contentious matters, allowing us to assist clients in navigating regulatory uncertainty while safeguarding their legal and commercial interests.
We assist sanctioned entities, sanctions-exposed companies, and their international business partners in understanding their legal position, managing compliance risks, and protecting their rights under EU and international law.
The International Trade and Sanction Desk Department provides the following services:
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Judicial challenges to EU sanctions;
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Representation in matters involving EU restrictive measures adopted under the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP);
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Sanctions compliance advisory services, including interpretation of EU sanctions regulations, exemptions, and derogations;
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Sanctions risk assessments and exposure analysis for international trade, logistics, and cross-border transactions;
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Guidance on permitted and prohibited activities for companies and individuals operating in or with sanctioned jurisdictions;
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Preparation and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures to mitigate sanctions-related risks.
Department Chief: Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner