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March 25, 2022 09:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET | Virtual Meeting
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Copy LinkGiven the extraordinary response by the corporate community, the Governance & Sustainability Center partnered with the law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed to brief members on sanctions and seizures as a result of the Russian invastion of Ukraine.
The United States, EU, and other countries have imposed “sweeping financial sanctions and stringent export controls” on Russia for their invasion on Ukraine and many companies have followed suite in cutting ties with Russia. Russian prosecutors have responded with threats of lawsuits and asset seizures.
The Governance & Sustainability Center was joined by global experts, Partners at Hughes Hubbard, Jim Boykin and Ryan Fayhee. Hughes Hubbard is famed on their arbitration victories against the Russian Federation on behalf of Ukrainian businesses in the aftermath of the Crimean annexation.
Jim and Ryan briefed members on their experiences with sanctions and seizures and provide guidance on potential seizures. They discussed:
Dealing with Sanctions
Background on Seizures
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Expert-led presentation for Members, held under Chatham House Rule, usually 60-90 minutes.
