Created for chambers to better understand their obligations when it comes to complying with UK sanctions.

In recent years, the volume and complexity of financial sanctions has grown massively in response to current global events. The political situation is fast moving and those subject to these sanctions continue to find means of evading them. 

Providing an accessible introduction to the topic, this training has been designed to equip barristers and chambers staff with a working knowledge of their statutory duties and professional regulatory requirements pertaining to sanctions.

What are Sanctions?

In their most basic terms, sanctions are restrictive measures put in place to fulfil legal obligations, domestically or internationally. They are rolled out for different reason or to achieve different things, like changing behaviour, cutting off resources or to show disapproval.

What will you learn?

After completing this course, you will:

• Have an initial understanding of risks to consider in providing legal services to sanctioned clients.
• Understand the requirement to carry out due diligence and potential steps to take.
• Gain confidence in how to effectively deal with clients who have been targeted by Sanctions.

Who is this course for?

Barristers and chambers who want to:

• Gain an understanding of their obligations under the UK sanctions regime.
• Familiarise themselves with OFSI Financial reporting processes.
• Implement template policies to effectively screen clients and manage potential risks.

This module forms part of the Briefed Compliance and Regulations Portfolio along with:

• Anti-Money Laundering 

100% of Briefed users would recommend this training to their colleagues.