Sanctions Expertise
International economic& financial sanctions
Vasco Avocats supports companies in understanding and managing international economic sanctions regimes. Our expertise covers US (OFAC), European and UK sanctions, with particular focus on extraterritoriality issues.
Faced with the proliferation and growing complexity of sanctions programs, we provide strategic and operational support to secure your international operations.
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Active OFAC sanctions programs
$10B+
Cumulative OFAC fines since 2019
40+
EU sanctions regimes
24/48h
Emergency response time
Our Sanctions Services
Comprehensive support from prevention to crisis management, tailored to the specific challenges of your sector and international operations.
Sanctions Risk Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of exposure to international economic sanctions and identification of extraterritorial risks.
- Risk mapping by geographic area and sector
- OFAC, EU and UK sanctions exposure analysis
- Partner and counterparty risk assessment
- Internal screening process audit
Enhanced Due Diligence
In-depth verification of clients, partners and operations to prevent sanctions violations.
- Counterparty screening (OFAC, EU, UK, UN lists)
- Ownership structure and beneficial ownership analysis
- Supply chain verification
- Circumvention risk assessment
License Applications & Exemptions
Support in obtaining specific licenses and exemption requests from competent authorities.
- OFAC license application preparation
- European authority exemption requests
- HM Treasury (UK) authorization follow-up
- Renewal and modification management
Crisis Management & Remediation
Assistance in case of potential or confirmed violations of international sanctions regimes.
- Internal investigations on suspected violations
- Voluntary self-disclosures to OFAC
- Negotiation with regulatory authorities
- Implementation of corrective measures
Training & Awareness
Tailored training programs for operational teams and management.
- Sanctions fundamentals training
- Practical screening workshops
- Top management awareness sessions
- Periodic regulatory updates
Contractual Compliance
Review and adaptation of commercial contracts to sanctions regime requirements.
- Sanctions clauses and representations
- Conditions precedent and resolutory conditions
- Contract exit mechanisms
- Adaptation to regulatory changes
Key Sanctions Regimes
Our firm masters the various international sanctions regimes and their interactions.
Why Choose Vasco Avocats Paris?
Cross-cutting expertise
Mastery of US, European and UK regimes and their interactions.
Operational approach
Practical solutions immediately applicable by your teams.
Responsiveness
Availability and rapid response to urgent situations.
International network
Collaboration with correspondents in the United States and United Kingdom.
Attorney-client privilege
Absolute protection of your communications through attorney-client privilege and compliance with ethical rules ensuring independence and loyalty.
Industries Served
Need sanctions advisory support?
Contact our team for a confidential discussion about your international economic sanctions challenges.