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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sanctions

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rankings

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Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills leverages the global strength of its corporate crime and investigations team to provide its clients with sanctions expertise. The firm advises clients, including financial institutions, across a number of sectors globally. The firm is noted for its expertise in counselling clients on compliance and disputes relating to UN, EU, UK, Australian and US sanctions regimes.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented Société Générale in respect of a claim brought by a Russian fertiliser company, which it was unable to honour due to the presence of international sanctions.

Strengths

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  • Their turnaround of written work is exemplary.

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  • The quality and timeliness of their work is great.

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  • The team are very strong on US, EU and UK sanctions legislation.

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  • They are familiar with the key issues and drivers impacting our industry and adjust their behaviour accordingly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Susannah Cogman
    Band 2Susannah Cogman

    Susannah Cogman

    Susannah Cogman is recognised for her work advising clients on sanctions compliance relating to countries such as Russia, Iran and Libya.

    • Susannah is a true oracle when it comes to sanctions.

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    • Susannah is a commercially balanced individual.

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    • Susannah is very pragmatic and an excellent communicator.

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    • Susannah has a good commercial sense and an ability to identify pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

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