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Can my family members be sanctioned because of my listing?
Yes. Family members — particularly spouses and adult children — are increasingly designated as associated persons under EU, UK and US regimes, even without independent evidence of conduct. This is particularly common in Russia-related sanctions programmes. Challenging these designations requires demonstrating the absence of any independent basis and the disproportionate impact on the family member’s […]
What is the difference between EU, UK and US sanctions?
EU, UK and US sanctions are legally distinct regimes with different designation criteria, review procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. Following Brexit, UK sanctions no longer automatically mirror EU lists — the UK maintains its own OFSI-administered regime. US OFAC sanctions are extraterritorial in scope and can affect non-US companies. Being listed in one regime does not […]
Can I challenge an EU sanctions designation?
Yes. EU sanctions can be challenged before the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) by way of an annulment action under Article 263 TFEU. The grounds include manifest error of assessment, breach of fundamental rights, and procedural irregularity. Successful challenges result in the designation being annulled, which requires the Council to unfreeze assets and […]
