Navigating U.S. and EU Sanctions - Implications for UAE Businesses

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Afridi & Angell and Sidley. This event is designed for business owners, investors, C-Suite executives, and legal or compliance professionals who need to stay informed about the evolving sanctions landscape.

The discussion will focus on the U.S. and EU sanctions regimes and their impact on individuals and entities in the UAE engaged in trade and business with the U.S. and the EU.

• An overview and update of U.S. and EU sanctions regimes, including their scope and applicability.
• The impact of U.S., EU, and other unilateral sanctions on UAE entities and individuals, including banking transactions and legal implications.
• Cross-border issues related to designated persons and entities and the application of various sanctions.
• Essential due diligence practices when dealing with counterparties and how U.S. and EU authorities gather information.
• Recent enforcement trends in the U.S. and EU, including the level of cooperation from the UAE.
• Penalties for non-compliance with sanctions.

SPEAKERS

• Charles Laubach, Partner, Afridi & Angell
• Shahram Safai, Partner, Afridi & Angell
• Andy Shoyer, Partner, Sidley
• Justine Fassion, Counsel, Sidley

MODERATOR 

• Ali Shaikley, Partner, Sidley