London Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - DS

Government Speakers:

Haleigh Morgus

Timely In-Depth Sessions on:

Alina

David

Giles

Expert Speaking Faculty Includes:

GOVER NMENT:

Haleigh Morgus

Sanctions Compliance Officer

Office of Foreign Assets Controls U.S Department of the Treasury

Alina Nedea

Head of Sanctions, DG FISMA European Commission

David Reed

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Director Sanctions Directorate Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Giles Thomson Director, Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and Economic Crime HM Treasury (UK)

Arjun Ahluwalia

Senior Advisory, Trade Compliance-Regulation Shell (UK)

Rachel Alpert Partner

Jenner & Block LLP (USA)

Oliver Bodmer

Senior Product Manager

SIX Financial Group (Switzerland)

Ian Bolton Visiting Research Fellow Kings College (UK)

Jamie Boucher Partner

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (USA)

Stéphanie Broekaart

Senior Global CAMS Expert Rabobank Netherlands (Amsterdam)

Phillip Byrnes

Deputy Head, Sanctions Standard Chartered Bank (USA)

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Michael Casey Partner

Wilson Sonsini (UK)

Niki Charilaou

Manager Financial Crime and Sanctions Compliance Department Bank of Cyprus (Cyprus)

Charles Claypoole Partner

Latham & Watkins LLP

Antonio Ciavatta

Vice President, International Trade Compliance

Baker Hughes (Italy)

Erich Ferrari Founder Ferrari & Associates (USA)

Nancy Fischer Partner

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (USA)

Jim Huish

Managing Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting (UK)

Keith Huffman Chief Legal Counsel SAP (UK)

Hayley Ichilcik Partner

Morrison & Foerster LLP (UK)

Elena Kashirina

Compliance Director, Anti Corruption, Global Compliance and Safety McDonalds

Maya Lester (KC)

Barrister

Brick Court Chambers (UK)

Gaelle Maquignon

Corporate Governance Specialist

– Economic Sanctions

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (UK)

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Thad McBride Partner

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. (USA)

Brian Mulier Partner

Bird & Bird (Netherlands) LLP (Netherlands)

Alesia Nahirny Deputy AML Officer Scotiabank (Canada)

Natalia Nikitina Partner

White & Case LLP (UK)

Nnedinma Ifudu Nweke Partner

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (USA)

Timothy O’Toole Member

Miller & Chevalier (USA)

Natalie Quest Head of Sanctions & AML Marsh McLennan (UK)

Gareth Rees Partner

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Livio Russo Group Head of Ethics Generali (Italy)

Dr. Daniel Salisbury Associate Fellow RUSI (UK)

Sean Seelinger Partner

Ropes & Gray LLP

Anand Sithian Counsel

Crowell & Moring LLP

Henry Smith Partner

Control Risks (UK)

John Smith Partner

Morrison & Foerster LLP (USA)

Nadia Stasyuk

Senior Legal Counsel VTB Capital

Yianna Stylianou-Neocleous Associate Manager Sanctions and Transaction Monitoring Hellenic Bank (Cyprus)

Daniel Tannebaum Partner

Oliver Wyman (USA)

Sean Thornton

Legal – Head of Legal Financial Security (US) BNP Paribas (USA)

Richard Tormberg

Group Legal Counsel Trade Compliance Ericsson AB (Sweden)

Jordan Wain Policy Lead Chainalysis

Sanne Wass Banking Reporter – London Bureau S&P Global Market Intelligence

Neil Whiley Director, Sanctions UK Finance (UK)

Brian Wilson Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Compliance UBS (Switzerland)

Jess Xiao Financial Crimes Manager Gemini

Kate Yin Partner Fangda

Hannah N. Zarkar

Department Head, Global Standards & Steering Sanctions Commerzbank AG (Germany)

Michael Zolandz Partner Dentons

Monday, 14 November 2022 • Pre-Conference Workshops

9:00–12:30

A Comprehensive Guide to Russia Sanctions: A Practical Roadmap to Unravelling Complex Sanctions

microphone-alt Gaelle Maquignon, Corporate Governance Specialist- Economic Sanctions, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (UK)

Yianna Stylianou-Neocleous, Associate Manager Sanctions and Transaction Monitoring, Hellenic Bank (Cyprus)

Michael Casey, Partner, Wilson Sonsini (UK)

Rachel Alpert, Partner, Jenner & Block LLP (USA)

This practical workshop will provide in-depth discussion on the implications of Russia sanctions and allow you to understand the different sanctions regimes and how to navigate them. This interactive session will allow you to ask questions in a smaller class size. Topics will include:

• Overview of newly Implemented U.S./EU/UK Sanctions directed at Russia

• Differences and similarities between the various sanctions regimes

• Notable developments regarding sanctions enforcement in Europe and the United States

• The implications of designations on accounting and consulting services

• Learn the limits on new investment in Russia

• New financial, trade and shipping sanctions

• Test your knowledge in Russian sanctions case studies

13:30–17:00

A Multi-Jurisdictional Discussion of Export Controls on China, Russia and Belarus: Contrasting U.S, UK and

EU Restrictions

microphone-alt Keith Huffman, Chief Legal Counsel, SAP (UK)

Brian Mulier, Partner, Bird & Bird (Netherlands) LLP (Netherlands)

Thad McBride, Partner, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. (USA)

Join our expert faculty as we discuss the complex changes to the export control regulations and new enforcement landscape with respect to Russia, Belarus and China. Topics will include:

• Ramifications of UK Export Control Amendment 2022

• The evolving EU landscape and the practical aftermath for exporters

• New export license requirements

• Changes to the Foreign Direct Product Rule

• New entity & territory restrictions

• BIS approach to “Emerging and Foundational Technologies”.

• Breaking down BIS’ changes to U.S. export enforcement

• China’s draft regulation on dual-use items

• Overview of proposed Department of Commerce changes for U.S. export enforcement

(WSN) Holiday Party

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Tuesday,

15 November, 2022 • Main Conference Day One

7:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

microphone-alt Antonio Ciavatta, Vice President, International Trade Compliance, Baker Hughes (Italy)

Natalie Quest, Head of Sanctions & AML, Marsh McLennan (UK)

9:00

EU Commission Keynote

Alina Nedea Head of Sanctions, DG FISMA European Commission

9:45

MODERATOR: Hayley Ichilcik, Partner, Morrison & Foerster (International) LLP (UK)

• Recent developments and navigating the grey areas

• Obligations to notify if an entity is controlled by a sanctioned person/company

• Managing the cross-industry impact of energy sanctions

• New Investment prohibitions for Russia

• Fund/index fund restrictions on China and Russia

• Ban on services: accounting, public relations and management services

• Deposit limitations in EU and Switzerland

11:45

Should I Stay, or Should I Go? Deciding If, When and How to Remain in Russia: The Lesser-Known Business, Legal and Compliance Considerations Affecting Your Risk Appetite

UK Sanctions Landscape:

Regulatory

and Enforcement Developments for 2023 and Beyond

microphone-alt Giles Thomson, Director, Office for Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) and Economic Crime, HM Treasury

David Reed, Director Sanctions Directorate, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

• OFSI’s recent expansion and current priorities

• Strict liability for sanctions violations

• Sanctions licensing decisions

• OFSI’s approach to questions of ownership and control of non-listed companies by designated individuals and OFSI’s outreach with different sectors

10:30 Networking Break

10:45

Russia Sanctions in Real Life: The Top 5 Most Vexing Compliance Challenges and Effective Strategies for Strengthening Your Program

microphone-alt Livio Russo, Group Head of Ethics, Generali (Italy)

Hannah N. Zarkar, Department Head, Global Standards & Steering Sanctions, Commerzbank AG (Germany)

Timothy O’Toole, Member, Miller & Chevalier (USA)

microphone-alt Antonio Ciavatta, Vice President, International Trade Compliance, Baker Hughes (Italy)

Henry Smith, Partner, Control Risks (UK)

Michael Zolandz, Partner, Dentons

Sean Seelinger, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP

• Concrete examples of managing difficult business decisions-and their sanctions compliance implications

• Evaluating the short- and long-term impact on your business and sanctions compliance program

• Obtaining licenses for humanitarian reasons

• Unwinding existing contracts and joint ventures

• Figuring out what to do with your equipment and staff located in Russia

• Unwinding joint ventures and partnership agreements

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:30

16:00

Economic

Sanctions and the Impact on Geopolitical Uncoupling: Keeping Your Eyes on China, Russia, Turkey & India

microphone-alt Brian Wilson, Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Compliance, UBS (Switzerland)

Daniel Tannebaum, Partner, Oliver Wyman (USA)

Sanne Wass, Banking Reporter – London Bureau, S&P Global Market Intelligence

Listen to an engaging discussion on how economic sanctions are affecting the global marketplace with particular emphasis on the role that sanctions play, how effective the sanctions have been and the expected increase in enforcement.

14:15

Emerging Sanctions Litigation: Newest Liability Concerns Issues Before the Courts

microphone-alt Maya Lester (KC), Barrister, Brick Court Chambers (UK)

Erich Ferrari, Founder, Ferrari & Associates (USA)

• Ligation involving sanctions authorities / sanctioned parties

• What types of cases are now coming up in litigation and arbitration?

• What happens to ongoing proceedings when someone is sanctioned, or the lawyers drop out

• How to prepare for increased litigation

15:00 Networking Break

15:15

Latest Schemes and Techniques Used by Russia and North Korea for Global Sanctions Evasion: How Ownership and Control Are Increasingly Being Used

microphone-alt Ian Bolton, Visiting Research Fellow, Kings College (UK)

Dr. Daniel Salisbury, Associate Fellow, RUSI

• Trends in increased evasion in the EU, UK & US

• Cases where beneficial ownership is used to change the ownership or give it to a family member

• Use of shell companies in other countries in Belarus or Russia

• Ships owned by a company that is owned by North Korea where ownership is hidden

• First UK red notice on sanctions evasion issued by NCA and OFSI

• Parallels to anti-money laundering and lessons learned for the sanctions context

Focus on the Energy Sector: Unraveling the Sanctions Complexities amid the Energy Crisis Facing Europe

microphone-alt Arjun Ahluwalia, Senior Advisory, Trade Compliance-Regulation, Shell (UK)

Phillip Byrnes, Deputy Head, Sanctions, Standard Chartered Bank (USA)

Neil Whiley, Director, Sanctions, UK Finance (UK)

• The future of access to Russian gas going forward

• Potential new prohibitions and their anticipated impact

• Predictions for Winter 2023 and beyond

• Interplay between financial and trade sanctions-and the aftermath

16:45

Globalization of Sanctions and the Compliance Aftermath: The Finer Points of Navigating Heightened Conflicts of Law and Blocking Statutes

microphone-alt Natalie Quest, Head of Sanctions & AML, Marsh McLennan (UK)

Nancy Fischer, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (USA)

Oliver Bodmer, Senior Product Manager, SIX Financial Group (Switzerland)

• Applying the EU Blocking statute: The enduring challenges-and how to handle them

• Deciphering similar but different sanctions regimes

• Updates on Canada, Switzerland and Japan

• Practical solutions to real world challenges

17:30

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Drinks Reception

18:30 End of Day One

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Wednesday, 16 November, 2022 • Main Conference Day Two

8:00

hands-helping 8:15 Continental Breakfast

Women in Sanctions Networking Breakfast (Open to All)

11:00

Local Insights from Russia: Legal and Business Professionals Formerly Based in Russia Discuss the Known and Lesser-Known Realities Affecting Multinationals

microphone-alt Natalia Nikitina, Partner, White & Case LLP (UK)

Nadia Stasyuk, Senior Legal Counsel, VTB Capital

8:55

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

9:00

OFAC Interview

microphone-alt Haleigh Morgus, Sanctions Compliance Officer, Office of Foreign Assets Controls, U.S Department of the Treasury (USA)

MODERATOR: Jamie Boucher, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (USA)

9:45

Compliance 2.0: What’s Missing from Your Compliance Framework? Unexpected Lessons for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Your Cross-Border Strategy

microphone-alt Richard Tormberg, Group Legal Counsel Trade Compliance, Ericsson AB (Sweden)

Niki Charilaou, Manager Financial. Crime & Sanctions Compliance Dept, Bank of Cyprus (Cyprus)

Jim Heish, Managing Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, FTI Consulting (UK)

Alesia Nahirny, Deputy AML Officer, Scotiabank (Canada)

• What it now takes to build and strengthen your compliance framework

• Ensuring that your sanctions compliance program is equipped with more than just screening capabilities

• Updating risk mitigation strategies

• How effective is a sanction “pull out” clause in international contracts?

• The case for maintaining a network with counterparties in jurisdictions with high sanctions risks

• Ethical considerations for sanctions overcompliance (is it moral to make risk decisions for others based on our own risk appetite?)

10:45 Networking Break

Elena Kashirina, Compliance Director, Anti Corruption, Global Compliance and Safety, McDonalds

• What is the Russia business landscape today?

• Lessons learned from executives who worked in Russia

• Insight into how business is conducted in Russia

11:45

China:

Resolving the Newest Legal, Compliance and Business Dilemmas Affecting Your Operations in China-and the Region

microphone-alt MODERATOR: Gareth Rees, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (UK)

Kate Yin, Partner, Fangda Charles Claypoole, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP

• Key concerns with China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions and Export Control Laws

• Forced labor and humanitarian considerations

• Heightened focus on national security

• Cybersecurity and privacy issues

• Future of your supply chain

12:30 Networking Lunch

13:30

Former U.S. Government Officials Discuss High Stakes Risks Confronting Organizations Operating in Europe

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John Smith, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (USA) Former Director, OFAC

Sean Thornton, Legal- Head of Legal Financial Security (US), BNP Paribas (USA)

Former Chief Counsel, OFAC

Hear from former OFAC officials who will offer unique insights into OFAC’s expectations for the regulatory and enforcement arena in 2023.Dedicated time will be available for audience questions. A worthwhile opportunity to gain insights into the anticipated risk landscape affecting multinationals!

14:15

Cryptocurrency: Assessing the Impact of Increased Sanctions Designations on Virtual Currency

microphone-alt Anand Sithian, Counsel, Crowell & Moring LLP (USA)

Jordan Wain, Policy Lead, Chainalysis

Jess Xiao, Financial Crimes Manager, Gemini

• Impact of OFAC publishing IP addresses and designating Tornado Cash

• How crypto is being used to purchase goods for Russia, ransomware payments and more

• Managing increased cyber risks

• Sanctions screening best practices for the crypto context

• Predictions for crypto in 2023

• Increasing export compliance challenges, and the interplay of U.S. UK. EU and Chinese export controls

• New challenges for your supply chain

• The need to investigate new manufacturing alternatives

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15:00

What to Expect for 2023: Predictions on Russia, Iran, China –and The Future of Your Compliance Roadmap

microphone-alt Stéphanie Broekaart, Senior Global CAMS Expert, Rabobank Netherlands (Amsterdam) Nnedinma Ifudu Nweke, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (USA)

• Status of Iran negotiations

• Watching UAE, India and Afghanistan

• Predictions for more sanctions

15:45

Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks

16:00 End of Conference

• Latest developments with Taiwan

• Increasing use of activity-based sanctions

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