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When will sanctions frustrate an agreement?
A recent judgment of the English Commercial Court has highlighted the issue of the effect of new sanctions legislation upon contractual obligations, and …
Contractual disputes and practical implications arising from sanctions in the aftermath of the Arab Spring
In the aftermath of the Arab Spring and amidst continuing unrest in the region, the Middle East remains at the forefront of the international sanctions …
Australia announces new sanctions against Iran
On 10 January 2013, the Australian Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, announced the Australian government’s intention to implement further autonomous sanctions …
Sanctions and the risks of doing business across national borders
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US expands sanctions against Iran
On August 10, 2012, the US implemented new sanctions against Iran through the enactment of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Human Rights Act of …
US eases sanctions against Myanmar
On 11 July 2012, the US relaxed its sanctions regime against Myanmar by, subject to certain restrictions, lifting the prohibition on the export of …
Temporary suspension of sanctions against Burma/Myanmar
On 14 May 2012 the Council of the EU finally adopted the Regulation required to implement its Decision of 26 April 2012 to suspend, for one year, the …
EU implementing Regulations for Iran oil embargo
On 23 January 2012, the European Council adopted Decision 2012/35/CFSP, setting out a range of new sanctions on Iran, including an oil embargo. Many …
Commercial disputes after the Arab Spring
Craig Tevendale (Partner, London) and Stuart Paterson (Partner, Dubai) have published an article in the March 2012 issue of Commercial Dispute Resolution …
Financial and trade sanctions against Iran strengthened
Three measures against Iran adopted on 23 January 2012 by the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council add yet another layer to the extensive Iranian sanctions …
UN steps up sanctions on Iran
On 9 June 2010, the UN Security Council voted in favour of fresh sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme which will have practical implications …
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