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24.04.2026

EU adopts its 20th package of sanctions against Russia

The long-awaited 20th package of sanctions was adopted by the EU on 23 April 2026, comprising 120 new individual listings along with wide-ranging economic measures targeting key sectors fuelling Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

04.02.2026

UK Serious Fraud Office publishes "refreshed" guidance on evaluating a corporate compliance programme

On 26 November 2025, the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) refreshed its Guidance on Evaluating a Corporate Compliance Programme (the "Guidance"). The key takeaway from the revised Guidance is that the SFO's assessment of a compliance programme's effectiveness is increasingly outcome-based, requiring companies to demonstrate that their paper policies and procedures translate into actual conduct in practice.

13.01.2026

Update on US-Venezuela relations

The beginning of 2026 brought with it a dramatic US military intervention against Venezuela's president. The operation, which has sparked international debate, led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces criminal charges related to narcoterrorism and drug trafficking in the US.

13.01.2026

Norwegian Consumer Authority issues substantial updates to Transparency Act guidance

The Norwegian Consumer Authority (Forbrukertilsynet) has issued revised guidance on due diligence obligations under the Norwegian Transparency Act. Published in December 2025, the guidance is the most significant update since the Act entered into force and offers some useful pointers for how companies should continue to improve the design and implementation of their human rights due diligence.

03.10.2025

Iran sanctions - snapback of UN sanctions with additional autonomous measures imposed by the EU and UK

Recent developments have resulted in the full reinstatement of UN sanctions against Iran, targeting the country's nuclear and ballistic missiles programmes. This, in turn, has triggered the EU and UK to adopt even broader restrictions against certain sectors in Iran and against persons and individuals connected with Iran.

05.09.2025

UK 'failure to prevent fraud' offence comes into force

The corporate offence of 'failure to prevent fraud', established by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA), is now in force as of 1 September 2025. This marks a significant new phase for large organisations with UK connections, which should now take steps towards active mitigation of fraud risks.