Sanctions | UK Bar

Blackstone Chambers is recognised as one of the leading sets internationally for sanctions law, praised for its "deep bench of sanctions experience." The barristers frequently appear on the highest-profile mandates, advising on designation challenges, compliance and follow-on damages claims. Clients of the set include the UK government, private individuals, financial institutions and commercial corporations. Alongside sanctions, Blackstone Chambers is lauded for its esteemed public law practice. The barristers draw on this broader expertise to adeptly assist their clients. Notably, this year team members took on key roles in the Mazepin v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs designation challenge.

Gary Oliver is the senior clerk, but will be succeeded in 2025 by Derek Sutton and Adam Sloane.

Brick Court Chambers distinguishes itself as one of the dominant forces in the global field of sanctions, recognised for its "incredible depth in complex sanctions work, with a variety of excellent seniors and juniors available." Many of its barristers continue to be instructed as lead counsel on the most significant sanctions relations cases occurring in the UK and further afield. The barristers represent clients across the world, providing specialist expertise on the UK, EU and US sanctions regimes. The set is particularly experienced in dealing with designated groups in Russia, Myanmar and Iran, among others. Members of chambers recently appeared on the multibillion-pound Crescent v National Iranian Oil Company sanctions dispute. Paul Dennison and Tony Burgess are the senior clerks.