Chambers Review
Dentons is a highly regarded sanctions team that operates from its offices in London and Scotland. The team has a broad client base that is drawn from a wide range of sectors including energy, financial services and defence, among others. These clients come to the team for its expertise in areas such as compliance and to contest sanctions.
Work Highlights
- Dentons advised DHL, the global leader in the logistics industry, on sanctions and compliance issues following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Strengths
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"The Dentons team can understand and synthesise complex matters quickly, ask thoughtful and insightful questions, and drive towards pragmatic and legally sound solutions."
"Dentons is a very strong team of knowledgeable lawyers who provide excellent guidance and prove that they are subject matter experts."
"Dentons have consistently done an outstanding job, helping with applications, interacting with the authorities and providing effective advice that resulted in the desired outcomes."
"The Dentons team can understand and synthesise complex matters quickly, ask thoughtful and insightful questions, and drive towards pragmatic and legally sound solutions."
"Dentons is a very strong team of knowledgeable lawyers who provide excellent guidance and prove that they are subject matter experts."
"Dentons have consistently done an outstanding job, helping with applications, interacting with the authorities and providing effective advice that resulted in the desired outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Roger Matthews is head of the UK international trade practice at Dentons. As well as UK sanctions expertise, Matthews also has a wealth of knowledge when operating at a European level owing to a past sanctions-related role with the European Commission.
"We have worked with Roger closely on a number of sanctions matters and we have found him to be supportive on urgent matters with us."
"Roger is incredibly dynamic. He is capable of delivering pragmatic advice on complex matters in a fast-paced environment."
"Roger provides thoughtful, sound advice and a profound knowledge of the sanctions law applicable to the commercial environment."
"Roger is excellent at managing complex cross-jurisdictional matters."
Daniel Lund advises clients on sanctions and export control. He has an impressive client list that includes some of the world's largest companies.
"Daniel is very responsive, practical and reasonable. He achieves resolutions for clients."
"I lean heavily on Dan given the depth and breadth of his subject matter expertise, his ability to distil complex situations and his pragmatic and tailored approach to business challenges."