ACSS London Chapter: Annual UK Sanctions Roundup

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM GMT

Tower Bridge House, Saint Katharine's Way, London, England, E1W 1AA, United Kingdom

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Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM GMT

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain, Tower Bridge House, London, England, E1W 1AA, United Kingdom.

Come join us for the ACSS London Chapter's annual UK Sanctions Roundup! We are pleased to announce that this year's event will be hosted by Reynolds Porter Chamberlain in their stunning offices at St Katherine’s Dock.

The event will feature a panel of expert speakers, each giving us a brief but informative overview of all the major developments in UK sanctions over the past year within their sector as well as likely developments in the near future.

The panel will be followed by a fun Christmas themed party so be sure to come by for some festive networking with your sanctions colleagues (and, of course, take part in the infamous ACSS Sanctions Pub Quiz!).

 

Agenda

18:00–18:20 Registration & Welcome Refreshments

18:20–18:30 Welcome from Gavin Reese of RPC, Introduction from Saskia Rietbroek of ACSS and Chapter Update from our Chapter Chair — Tom Cornell of Debevoise & Plimpton

18:30–19:00: Panel of experts

  • Maya Lester KC, Brick Court Chambers : The Latest in cases and licensing
  • Paul Feldberg, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP : Sanctions compliance and best practices.
  • Avisha Patel & Scott Sarsam, Ernst & Young : Insights on industry practice from EY’s 2024 Sanctions Survey

Moderated by Toby Lamarque of RPC

19:00–19:30: Extra-long Q&A with our panel

19:30–21:00: Christmas-themed networking over drinks and nibbles (Pub Quiz at 20:30!)

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

www.sanctionsassociation.org

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the professional knowledge and skills of sanctions and export control practitioners. ACSS is committed to offering top-tier training programs, including the Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) credential, which serves as the benchmark for professionals in this field. Our mission is to set and uphold standards for the sanctions profession, provide globally recognized qualifications, and build a vibrant, interconnected community of professionals worldwide. ACSS promotes the importance of sanctions compliance by delivering authoritative and respected content, serving the professional interests of our members, and enhancing their career paths. We aim to be the leading voice advocating for sanctions professionals, with a commitment to fostering best practices and safeguarding global trade and financial systems. Sanctions, as defined by leading experts, are the intentional withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations by a government to influence the policies of a target country. This definition reflects the core understanding of economic sanctions and guides the mission of ACSS in shaping effective, compliant practices across industries globally.

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Learn more aboutPaul Feldberg Paul Feldberg
Paul Feldberg
Partner
Brown Rudnick - London
Paul Feldberg is a partner and head of the Firm’s U.K. White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice in London. He advises and defends companies and individuals in matters relating to sanctions, export controls, criminal fraud, corruption, money laundering, insider trading and other diverse regulatory actions, including appealing and judicially reviewing those actions when appropriate. Paul is also a highly experienced trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. As a former prosecutor for Her Majesty’s Revenue Customs Office, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and other regulators, Paul has worked on several high-profile cases, including as counsel in the House of Lords extradition case of Re Gillian, Re Ellis (2000). Paul has also successfully defended a global bank subject to simultaneous SFO, FCA and civil enforcement action. He has conducted trials and other court work on behalf of both corporations and individuals subject to SFO, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory investigations or prosecutions.

About Paul Feldberg

Partner
Brown Rudnick - London
Learn more aboutMaya Lester KC Maya Lester KC
Maya Lester KC
Barrister
Brick Court Chambers
Maya Lester KC is a distinguished advocate highly recommended in 6 practice areas, including Administrative & Public Law, Competition & European Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Public International Law, and Sanctions. She is the only “star individual” for sanctions work and is recognized in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2024, among other prestigious accolades. As a member of the Bar of England & Ireland, Maya is lauded as the “Queen of the Sanctions Bar.” She co-founded and writes for Global Sanctions | law, practice & guidance , a leading online resource, and has provided evidence to numerous parliamentary committees. Her client base includes companies, individuals, and government departments. Her notable cases span various high-profile legal battles, such as the first UK Sanctions Act appeals, Meta v Russian Federation, and R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State. She has handled significant competition and public international law matters. Maya is a founder of the Human Rights Lawyers Association and actively engages in pro bono and public interest work. Her career includes roles as a Visiting Scholar at Yale and Columbia Law Schools, and she frequently speaks at international legal forums. She chairs the Bar Council sanctions group and has been nominated for multiple legal awards, including the Legal 500 International Silk of the Year 2024.

About Maya Lester KC

Barrister
Brick Court Chambers
Learn more aboutAvisha Patel Avisha Patel
Avisha Patel
Partner
Ernst & Young

About Avisha Patel

Partner
Ernst & Young
Learn more aboutScott Sarsam Scott Sarsam
Scott Sarsam
Director
Ernst & Young

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Director
Ernst & Young
Learn more aboutGavin Reese Gavin Reese
Gavin Reese
Partner
RPC

Gavin is the head of the Regulatory team at RPC and has been advising insurers and corporate clients for over thirty years. He is an insurance lawyer with a particular focus on retail, food and drink. Gavin specializes in general liability, health & safety, product law, and insurance coverage in general. He regularly lectures on product liability, general liability, and health & safety, and was a contributing author to the chapters on Employers' Liability in Hogarth's Insurance Law for the Construction Industry. Gavin has previously won the Client Choice UK Insurance Partner of the Year award, and twice won the Client Choice UK Product Liability and Regulation Partner of the Year award. He is recognized as a "Leading individual" for both Health & Safety and Defendant Product Liability in Legal 500.

About Gavin Reese

Partner
RPC
Learn more aboutToby Lamarque Toby Lamarque
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RPC

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Sessions on Dec 11, 2024

06:00 PM

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
06:20 PM

Welcome from Gavin Reese of RPC, Introduction from Saskia Rietbroek of ACSS and Chapter Update from our Chapter Chair - Tom Cornell of Debevoise & Plimpton

06:20 PM - 06:30 PM
06:30 PM

Panel of experts

06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
    Paul Feldberg
    PartnerBrown Rudnick - London
    Paul Feldberg is a partner and head of the Firm’s U.K. White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice in London. He advises and defends companies and individuals in matters relating to sanctions, export controls, criminal fraud, corruption, money laundering, insider trading and other diverse regulatory actions, including appealing and judicially reviewing those actions when appropriate. Paul is also a highly experienced trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. As a former prosecutor for Her Majesty’s Revenue Customs Office, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and other regulators, Paul has worked on several high-profile cases, including as counsel in the House of Lords extradition case of Re Gillian, Re Ellis (2000). Paul has also successfully defended a global bank subject to simultaneous SFO, FCA and civil enforcement action. He has conducted trials and other court work on behalf of both corporations and individuals subject to SFO, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory investigations or prosecutions.
    Maya Lester KC
    BarristerBrick Court Chambers
    Maya Lester KC is a distinguished advocate highly recommended in 6 practice areas, including Administrative & Public Law, Competition & European Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Public International Law, and Sanctions. She is the only “star individual” for sanctions work and is recognized in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2024, among other prestigious accolades. As a member of the Bar of England & Ireland, Maya is lauded as the “Queen of the Sanctions Bar.” She co-founded and writes for Global Sanctions | law, practice & guidance , a leading online resource, and has provided evidence to numerous parliamentary committees. Her client base includes companies, individuals, and government departments. Her notable cases span various high-profile legal battles, such as the first UK Sanctions Act appeals, Meta v Russian Federation, and R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State. She has handled significant competition and public international law matters. Maya is a founder of the Human Rights Lawyers Association and actively engages in pro bono and public interest work. Her career includes roles as a Visiting Scholar at Yale and Columbia Law Schools, and she frequently speaks at international legal forums. She chairs the Bar Council sanctions group and has been nominated for multiple legal awards, including the Legal 500 International Silk of the Year 2024.
    Avisha Patel
    PartnerErnst & Young
    Scott Sarsam
    DirectorErnst & Young
    07:00 PM

    Extra-long Q&A with our panel

    07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    07:30 PM

    Christmas-themed networking over drinks and nibbles (Pub Quiz at 20:30!)

    07:30 PM - 09:00 PM

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