"How Russia Sanctions Trajectory Is Affecting UK Legal Sector" Law360

In a recent article for Law360, London Partner Rob Dalling, examines how UK and EU sanctions against Russia have continued strengthening since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a trend expected to continue as long as the war in Ukraine persists. He reviews the implications of recent developments and considers what further changes might be expected.

Rob discusses how these sanctions regimes have undergone a significant shift, with UK Russia-specific regulations expanding from 64 pages to 529 pages and restrictions evolving from targeting mainly energy and finance sectors to encompassing areas like steel, mining, luxury goods, and professional services. He notes that lawyers advising businesses on sanctions issues will need to pay attention to an increasingly complex legislative landscape, while 2025 has seen a shift toward combating sanctions evasion through measures like targeting Russia's shadow fleet and argues that businesses will need to navigate this complex regulatory landscape for the foreseeable future.

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Rob has extensive experience in financial and trade sanctions and export controls and regularly advises financial institutions and other companies on complex issues in these areas. He also helps clients assess business integrity and reputational risks presented by their operations and business partners in existing and new markets.

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"How Russia Sanctions Trajectory Is Affecting UK Legal Sector" Law360

In a recent article for Law360, London Partner Rob Dalling, examines how UK and EU sanctions against Russia have continued strengthening since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a trend expected to continue as long as the war in Ukraine persists. He reviews the implications of recent developments and considers what further changes might be expected.

Rob discusses how these sanctions regimes have undergone a significant shift, with UK Russia-specific regulations expanding from 64 pages to 529 pages and restrictions evolving from targeting mainly energy and finance sectors to encompassing areas like steel, mining, luxury goods, and professional services. He notes that lawyers advising businesses on sanctions issues will need to pay attention to an increasingly complex legislative landscape, while 2025 has seen a shift toward combating sanctions evasion through measures like targeting Russia's shadow fleet and argues that businesses will need to navigate this complex regulatory landscape for the foreseeable future.

Read More

Rob has extensive experience in financial and trade sanctions and export controls and regularly advises financial institutions and other companies on complex issues in these areas. He also helps clients assess business integrity and reputational risks presented by their operations and business partners in existing and new markets.

Related Locations

© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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