ACSS London Connect: EU Subsidiaries & the "Best Efforts" Rule

Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM GMT

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Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM GMT

ChapterConnect is an opportunity for ACSS members to join a discussion with their fellow Chapter members and discuss important issues affecting them on the ground.

The Call will be moderated by one of our Chapter Board Members, who will set the stage and then invites participants to contribute to the conversation.

  • The Call is a members-only, interactive conversation that enriches your connections and knowledge of specific sanctions topics.
  • Chatham house rules apply.
  • SanctionsConnect calls are NOT recorded, so attend live!
  • A maximum of 50 participants can attend the call. First come first served.

We hope you can join us!

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 aboutMichelle Linderman Michelle Linderman
Michelle Linderman
Partner
Van Bael & Bellis

Michelle Linderman leads Van Bael & Bellis' London-based International Trade team. She specialises in providing clients with strategic and commercial advice on all aspects of international financial and trade sanctions and export control. With over 25 years in practice and more than a decade advising clients on EU and UK sanctions matters she is a genuine sanctions specialist. Michelle also advises on anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, modern slavery, cybersecurity and other compliance and risk issues. During the course of her career, she has advised a range of clients across numerous sectors including trade, shipping and transport, insurance, banking and finance, technology, manufacturing, energy, and aviation. Michelle’s practice focuses on providing guidance on compliance with EU and UK trade and financial sanctions; advising on the impact of new sanctions on contracts and commercial obligations; drafting and advising on sanctions compliance policies and procedures; drafting and advising on sanctions exclusion clauses and other contractual clauses; advising on sanctions enforcement; conducting internal investigations in relation to suspected sanctions breaches; advising on applications for licences; and responding to government enquiries and investigations. She regularly engages with the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and other regulators both in the UK and in various EU Member States to apply for licences and authorisations, to seek guidance and to respond to government enquiries and investigations. Michelle also has significant expertise handling complex commercial disputes both in arbitration and litigation. This background in disputes enables her to provide strategic, practical and commercially-focussed guidance to help clients to successfully navigate the increasingly complex web of international sanctions.

About Michelle Linderman

Partner
Van Bael & Bellis

Sessions on Jan 29, 2025

12:00 PM

ACSS London Connect: EU Subsidiaries & the Best Efforts Rule

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Michelle Linderman
    PartnerVan Bael & Bellis

    Michelle Linderman leads Van Bael & Bellis' London-based International Trade team. She specialises in providing clients with strategic and commercial advice on all aspects of international financial and trade sanctions and export control. With over 25 years in practice and more than a decade advising clients on EU and UK sanctions matters she is a genuine sanctions specialist. Michelle also advises on anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, modern slavery, cybersecurity and other compliance and risk issues. During the course of her career, she has advised a range of clients across numerous sectors including trade, shipping and transport, insurance, banking and finance, technology, manufacturing, energy, and aviation. Michelle’s practice focuses on providing guidance on compliance with EU and UK trade and financial sanctions; advising on the impact of new sanctions on contracts and commercial obligations; drafting and advising on sanctions compliance policies and procedures; drafting and advising on sanctions exclusion clauses and other contractual clauses; advising on sanctions enforcement; conducting internal investigations in relation to suspected sanctions breaches; advising on applications for licences; and responding to government enquiries and investigations. She regularly engages with the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and other regulators both in the UK and in various EU Member States to apply for licences and authorisations, to seek guidance and to respond to government enquiries and investigations. Michelle also has significant expertise handling complex commercial disputes both in arbitration and litigation. This background in disputes enables her to provide strategic, practical and commercially-focussed guidance to help clients to successfully navigate the increasingly complex web of international sanctions.

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