Companies engaged in international trade understand that doing business with jurisdictions subject to sanctions — such as Russia and Belarus — or with third countries that may be viewed as facilitators of such trade is still legally possible. However, navigating this environment has become increasingly burdensome due to the constant influx of new and evolving sanctions, shifting interpretations, and emerging court practices. In this complex landscape, clear and well-documented compliance is no longer optional — it is essential for ensuring smooth and uninterrupted transactions, particularly in the face of heightened scrutiny from banks and regulatory bodies.
Furthermore, EU Regulation 833/2014 implies that due diligence and sanctions compliance are no longer just ‘best practices’ — they are mandatory. The keeping up with evolving rules — while managing your daily operations — is overwhelming. If you don’t have time or capacity to train an internal compliance officer, we can step in and support you fully.
Compliance Dossier — Fast and Thorough
Our firm provides end-to-end compliance support, helping you build a solid legal file to justify your business transactions — internally, to your bank, and to regulators if needed.
Our dossier services include:
- Evaluation of counterparties and end-users against personal sanctions limitations
- Verification of TARIC codes, export controls, and end-use restrictions
- Review of trade transactions under the evolving framework of EU sanction law
- Preparation of a defensive compliance file to prevent fund blocking and goods delays
- Practical advice on how to communicate with your bank’s compliance department
Sanctions Legal Advisory Services: EU + Russia
In addition to compliance file preparation, we offer in-depth legal advisory services on both EU and Russian sanction law:
EU Sanctions & Export Control Advisory:
- Guidance on interpreting the latest EU sanctions packages
- Analysis of grey-zone scenarios (e.g., third-country trade, indirect exposure)
- Tailored recommendations for compliance policy updates
Russian ‘Anti-Sanctions’ and Counter-Measures:
- Legal analysis of Russian counter-sanctions legislation and government decrees
- Opinions on the risks of criminal or administrative liability for directors of foreign companies and non-resident individuals doing business in or with Russia
- Strategic advice on navigating reciprocal measures and restrictions by Russian authorities
- Support in handling asset freezes, blocked accounts, and local compliance duties
Why You Should Act Proactively
Even if your business is fully legal, lack of documentation or regulatory clarity can get your transaction blocked — by your own bank or a cautious counterparty.
With our help you can both prove the lawfulness of your trade, preempt banking issues before funds are transferred, avoid personal and corporate liability exposure, safeguard your cross-border contracts.
We support
- Exporters/importers of non-restricted goods
- Service providers with cross-border obligations
- Traders using third countries to reach Russian or Belarusian markets
- Foreign companies with Russian assets or ongoing or winding-down operations
- Businesses concerned about banking rejections or liability exposure
Let Us Handle Sanctions Compliance — So You Can Focus on Business
Your team should not have to decode every EU regulation or monitor Russian legal updates. That is what we are here for. At Juralink, we combine legal expertise with practical execution: we screen, document, analyze, and defend your right to trade legally and transparently. We provide ongoing support, act as your external compliance officer, and help you avoid mistakes that could lead to blocked transactions, reputational risk, or legal consequences.
Contact us today for an initial consultation.
