In this mini-series, we discuss the recent sanctions measures implemented in the U.S., E.U., and U.K. as a response to the crisis in Ukraine. In this episode, Jonathan Cross, Lode Van Den Hende, Elizabeth Head, and Brittany Crosby-Banyai focus on the recent sanctions that impact the Russian energy sector. Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts · Designated: … Read more

In a special podcast cross over event, the Designated team joins The Bettor’s Verdict to discuss the Impact of Crypto on Sanctions and AML Laws in the United States.  In this episode, Designated host Jonathan Cross, is joined by The Bettor’s Verdict host Steve Jacobs, and Herbert Smith Freehills Partner John O’Donnell. Jonathan, Steven and … Read more

In this episode, Jonathan Cross, Brittany Crosby-Banyai and Dan Hudson discuss the history of the Iran sanctions program under the Iranian nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”). They also analyze the mechanisms by which sanctions were re-imposed when the US left the agreement. These considerations offer insight as to the … Read more

In this episode, Jonathan Cross, Susannah Cogman and Alex Hokenson discuss secondary sanctions, a type of sanctions frequently used by the US in recent years. Jonathan explains what secondary sanctions are and how the US has used secondary sanctions to compel non-US companies to stop dealing with the targets of US sanctions. Our guest for … Read more