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DLA Piper LLP

Sanctions

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DLA Piper LLP

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper's sanctions team sits as part of the firm's broader corporate crime and investigations group. The team advises multinational corporates across a range of sectors on multi-jurisdictional sanctions compliance. The firm is able to draw on the strength of its global offices and government affairs practice.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Buchler Phillips, court-appointed administrators of a UK freight cargo company which is majority-owned by a UK designated person, on sanctions compliance and licences.

Strengths

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  • DLA's expertise across all jurisdictions is very strong and seamless.

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  • The team has a unique combination of legal knowledge coupled with business practical advice.

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  • What truly sets them apart is their practical insight, which enables clients to effectively navigate complex legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chloe Barker
    Band 3Chloe Barker

    Chloe Barker

    Chloe Barker is noted for her expertise in economic and trade sanctions. She advises large multinational corporates across a number of sectors in relation to trade compliance.

    • Chloe has provided clear and timely advice on all aspects of sanctions regimes and the impacts on our business.

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    • She has a real attention to detail.

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    • Chloe provides quick and commercially-focused advice.

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  • Band 3Katie Palms
    Band 3Katie Palms

    Katie Palms

    Katie Palms is an investigations expert who advises on sanctions matters as part that practice. She is qualified in New York as well as England and Wales, and is well placed to advise on issues touching on both jurisdictions.

    • Katie is extremely responsive, and expertly concise and clear with complex issues.

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    • Katie comes up with a right-sized strategy to balance risk with our business priorities.

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