Navigating the Complexities of EU Sanctions, Export Controls and International Trade Dynamics

We are pleased to invite you to a comprehensive online webinar that will address the complex challenges and compliance risks arising from EU sanctions, export controls and international trade dynamics in an increasingly volatile geopolitical and regulatory environment. Join us to hear from leading experts, José María Viñals, Everett Eissenstat and Paul Jones, as they discuss critical insights into the evolving trade landscape and share practical strategies for navigating these issues.

Our esteemed guests include José María Viñals, a leading European expert in international trade and sanctions, with over 20 years of experience in providing sanctions-related legal assistance to global companies in the energy, financial and transportation sectors, as well as to multilateral institutions. We will also be joined remotely by Everett Eissenstat, a leading global trade expert who has served in senior positions in the Congress, the Office of the US Trade Representative, the White House during President Trump’s first administration and a Fortune 50 company, as well as Paul Jones, the former US Ambassador to Poland, who provides clients with strategic global advice concerning business, geopolitics and government relations from the firm’s Washington DC office.

Key Topics Covered:

EU Sanctions

• Key takeaways from EU sanctions regimes, including the latest 16th package
• Practical enforcement of EU sanctions by authorities — lessons learned from recent cases
• How to navigate a potential decoupling between the EU and US sanctions against Russia

EU Export Controls and Trade Dynamics

• Geopolitical tensions shaping EU export control policies
• Additional export restrictions imposed by EU member states
• The shifting US trade policies and their impact on the EU market
• Anticipating upcoming tariffs and regulatory changes

US and EU Trade Relations

• Impact of geopolitical shifts: How can US foreign policy changes reshape the political and economic ties between the EU and the US?
• Anticipating shifts in US foreign policy and their implications for European security and trade stability
• Trade barriers, tariffs, and regulatory shifts: What will this mean for EU-based companies?
• Navigating new EU regulations (CSRD, CSDDD) in light of changing US policies on climate and trade

Our panel of top legal, policy and industry experts will provide exclusive insights and answer your questions on how to navigate this uncertain landscape.

We are very much looking forward to meeting you!