We have represented clients at the sharp end of allegations of sanctions breaches and compliance failings, in both regulatory and criminal proceedings and have been invovled in providing straegic advice to companies and individuals to ensure compliance with present sanctions regulations.

Notable Experience

  • Advising a Russian commodities company and an aluminium company on the impact of the UK and EU Sanctions on Russia on ongoing litigation in the UK Courts.
  • Advising a Jersey registered company on whether the European Council’s Regulations on Sanctions and the UK Sanctions Regulations prohibited them from importing specified commodities from Russia.
  • Advising complex trust structures (owned by a high-profile Russian businessman) in Jersey, Isle of Man and the Cayman Island on potential exposure arising from the EU, UK and US Sanctions regimes.

News & Insights

14.04.25

Law 360 has reported on PCB Byrne’s representation of the primary Defendant in the ongoing trial of PIFSS v Al Rajaan & Others.

24.02.25

Further word on Supreme Court’s decision in important Insolvency Act case

19.02.25

UK Supreme Court confirms scope of s423 Insolvency Act

06.02.25

Cerberus refused permission to appeal €400 million judgment in favour of PCB Byrne client Banco Sabadell