UK/EU Export Controls and Sanctions 101

Covering the basics and awareness on export controls and sanctions US companies need for operations in the UK or EU!

All companies with operations in the UK and/or the European Union particularly – not just those dealing in defense or dual-use items – need to be aware of the export controls and sanctions regulations that may apply. Those regulations, while similar to their US equivalents, also have significant differences. Businesses that understand the requirements and have effective processes to manage them will be best positioned to navigate the rules efficiently and avoid the penalties of non-compliance. You will gain a clear understanding of the basics of UK/EU export controls and sanctions, how the UK/EU rules differ from those of the US, pitfalls to avoid, and practical guidance on how to ensure compliance.

This webinar will provide a practical introduction to:

• Deemed export concerns in employing Chinese nationals
• The strategic context
• The legal framework and regulators
• What items are controlled
• What activities are controlled
• What licenses are available
• How license applications are assessed
• Compliance best practices
• Audits, violations, and penalties
• What will change with Brexit

Who should attend:

• Those trading particularly, but not only in, defense or dual-use items and are:
  • Businesses with operations in the UK and/or EU
  • US or other non-EU businesses that trade with the UK and/or EU