Public Webinar: Sanctions and trade controls – what you need to know

Governments have increasingly been imposing sanctions and trade controls in recent years amid rising geopolitical tensions, international conflicts and an increasing focus on protecting national interests in trade policy. 

This free webinar from the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, in partnership with Womble Bond Dickinson, will help businesses get up to speed on how to ensure compliance in this new era of sanctions and trade controls. 

The webinar will cover what sort of trade is prohibited, how to avoid common pitfalls and what’s changing in global enforcement – helping your business stays compliant and competitive. 

Key takeaways: 

• Sanctions 101: How sanctions work and who they target 
• Prohibited activities: What you can and can’t do under sanctions and trade controls 
• Trade controls explained: Goods, services, software and military/dual-use items 
• Enforcement and consequences: What can happen if you get it wrong 
• Common pitfalls: Due diligence, contracts, and stock management 
• Looking ahead: Upcoming changes and global trends 

Speakers: 

• Andy Bridges, trade and customs consultant at the Chartered Institute Export and International trade 
• Alan Enslen, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP 
• Ashley Borthwick, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP