Russia
UK Supreme Court Decides for UniCredit in Sanctions Case
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v. Celestial Aviation Services Ltd.[[1]] was issued 25
English Court Rules for Lenders in Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims
In a highly anticipated ruling, the English High Court concluded that AerCap Ireland Limited and other lenders who lost aircraft
Export Controls a Vital Catalyst for WMD Controls
Past experience has shown effective implementation and enforcement of export controls are a key to counteracting WMD programmes.
US Takes Sweeping Action against Russian Banking System
Seeking to further eliminate options for Russia’s use of the international financial system, the US Treasury’s Office of
Pakistan Looks to Deepen Trade & Energy Ties with Russia
Seeking to capitalize on recent meetings with high level officials of Russia and following a July 2024 session of the
Celestial Aviation Services Ltd. v. UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch [2024]
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
2024 Singapore Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the conference.
US Attorney Informed of Pending Motion Regarding International Sanctions
Upon request of its customer, Lummus Technology Heat Transfer B.V., Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank issued a letter
EU Adopts New Round of Sanctions Directed at Russia
On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its 14th round of sanctions (EU Regulation 2024/1745), amending EU Regulation
Singapore Cracks Down: CEO Denied Visa Amid Sanctions Violations
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower denied a work visa to Philip Adkins, CEO of Red Box Energy Services, in June
English Court Reverses Celestial; UniCredit Right to Refuse Payment
In a high profile case involving standby letters of credit issued in connection with aircraft leases to Russian airlines and







