Sanctions
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7418 7000Chambers Review
Pinsent Masons has a notable sanctions and export control practice. The team advises clients in sectors including financial services, energy and technology on a full range of issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinsent Masons has a very capable team and I have every confidence in their ability to handle complex matters. We always receive a prompt response from the team."
"Nothing fazes Pinsent Masons - they always have a calm, considered and professional approach."
"The team are highly responsive, always respond promptly and succinctly, and have a clear plan for the next steps."
"Pinsent Masons has a very capable team and I have every confidence in their ability to handle complex matters. We always receive a prompt response from the team."
"Nothing fazes Pinsent Masons - they always have a calm, considered and professional approach."
"The team are highly responsive, always respond promptly and succinctly, and have a clear plan for the next steps."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Stocker is an expert in financial crime, investigations and compliance. He leverages this expertise to successfully advise his clients in the sanctions and export controls space.
"Tom is a superb lawyer and he is able to explain complex matters succinctly and clearly."
"Tom is a known expert in his field and is very knowledgeable on sanctions issues. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Tom is a strong leader with strategic vision."
Melanie Ryan advises clients in the finance and energy sectors in relation to UK and EU sanctions compliance and export controls.
Stacy Keen leads Pinsent Masons' sanctions and export control team. She advises clients on sanctions compliance and can assist companies with interests in Russia, Iran and Myanmar, as well as other countries.
"Stacy is knowledgeable and very pragmatic, cost-effective and flexible."
"Stacy was fantastic throughout the process and provided great advice in a specialist area."
"Stacy is great to work with; she is always responsive and is a trusted adviser to our business."
"She has a history of providing rapid and clear support on very complex and business-critical issues at very short notice, and has always delivered exactly what we need."