Department profile
Fieldfisher

Sanctions

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Fieldfisher

Rankings

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher has a market-leading sanctions practice. The team works with clients in a range of sectors including energy, finance and aviation on everything from challenges to sanctions, sanctions breaches and compliance. The group is equally at home when advising on UK or EU sanctions regimes.

Work Highlights

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  • Fieldfisher represented Dana Astra in challenging its EU and UK sanctions designations.

Strengths

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  • Fieldfisher have deep knowledge on the subject matter and a great ability to explain this effectively to their clients.

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  • Fieldfisher are very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.

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  • Fieldfisher's responses are always timely and on point.

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  • The Fieldfisher team provide tailored support on very complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrew Hood
    Band 1Andrew Hood

    Andrew Hood

    Andrew Hood is head of the London trade team at Fieldfisher. He is a former senior government lawyer and brings that experience to bear when advising clients on sanctions.
    • Andrew is an exceptional specialist in regulatory work at the UK and EU levels.

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    • Andrew is a brilliant lawyer. He provides great insight into the policy of governments in his cases.

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    • Andrew Hood is a very committed professional.

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  • Band 1Guy Martin
    Band 1Guy Martin

    Guy Martin

    Guy Martin advises individuals facing targeted sanctions levied by national and international governmental bodies.

    • Guy is an excellent and dedicated lawyer who inspires confidence.

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    • Guy has in-depth knowledge of various sanctions regimes.

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    • Guy demonstrates an impressive ability in putting together and leading a team of lawyers to successfully litigate complex cases.

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  • Band 1Vivien Davies
    Band 1Vivien Davies

    Vivien Davies

    Vivien Davies is co-head of sanctions at Fieldfisher. She is an experienced litigator who is best known for her work challenging sanctions in the UK and at a European level.

    • She is adept at navigating complex situations and consistently approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

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    • Vivien has real expertise in sanctions.

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    • Vivien's differentiating factor is her high level of expertise and ability to translate it into business-oriented advice.

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