Chambers Review
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Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs - Europe-wide
What the Team is Known For
The government affairs department at Acquis EU Law & Policy has developed steadily since its establishment in 2023. Its lawyers have particular expertise in the areas of geopolitics and foreign affairs, often advising clients on sanctions. It also advises clients on EU law and policy issues, political and regulatory risk management and de-risking strategies. The law firm focuses especially on the financial services, chemicals, energy and technology sectors.
Strengths
Acquis do great work in working with separate lobbyists and helped in the thinking through and strategy for that.
Acquis really understands EU policy dynamics, particularly when it comes to EU sanctions and the development of regulation, and how that marries with the legal framework.
Notable practitioners
Valerijus Ostrovskis is the managing partner of Acquis EU Law & Policy and head of the sanctions and export control practice at the firm. He has notable experience in advising clients, including national governments and large international companies, on EU and UN sanctions. He is particularly active in advising on regulations affecting clients with activities involving Belarus and Russia.
Valerijus Ostrovskis is extremely technical competent but also has great commercial and political judgement and sense.
Valerijus Ostrovskis helps clients come up with the strategy to navigate very complicated political sanctions regimes.