Sanctions | UK Bar

Maya Lester KC is the leading sanctions mind at the Bar, providing unparalleled expertise to companies and individuals on listing and relisting challenges, enforcement matters and related commercial litigation and arbitration. She has a superb command of EU and US sanctions regimes, including legal developments concerning US secondary sanctions.

Brian Kennelly KC is highly regarded by corporate clients and private individuals, whom he regularly assists with challenges to sanctions and asset freezing. He is an expert on the interpretation of sanctions law and attempts to circumvent sanctions.

Rachel Barnes KC advises clients on both US and EU sanctions legislation. She represents clients in civil proceedings, criminal investigations and asset-freezing matters arising from economic sanctions.

Timothy Otty KC is notably experienced in representing financial sector clients and private individuals in judicial review and other challenges to EU sanctions decisions. He also assists clients with follow-on damages claims before the UK courts.

Richard Blakeley acts in appeals against sanctions listings and associated damages claims, often representing banks. He has strong expertise in commercial matters relating to sanctions law.