In an age of complicated economic sanctions and counter-sanctions regimes, the need to avoid the problems that can arise from reputational and regulatory risks means it is imperative to stay on top of the latest developments. With many Western sanctions programs involving Russian businesses, individuals and industries, businesspeople and investors in Russia must have competent, on-the-ground experienced advisers at all times. Capital Legal Services has deep experience advising on complex issues of application of international sanctions and Russian counter-sanctions, with the aim of providing maximum market access while ensuring responsible compliance and risk management.

Our services:

• Russian counter-sanctions and criminal laws

• Design, implementation and assessment of internal compliance policies and procedures

• Confidential investigations and reports for management

• Analysis of the impact of sanctions on business or investment

• Counterparty due diligence

• Disposal of assets and unwinding contracts and ventures involving sanctioned entities

• Strategy-level risk management

• Managing risk with contractual provisions and contracting practices

• Sanctions-compliant financing structures