The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is comprised of in-house counsel from around the world who are dedicated to respecting and upholding the rule of law in service to our organizations and communities. As such, we stand with our members and the global community to support the brave Ukrainian people. This site offers curated resources to help ACC members be informed to counsel their organizations and navigate the legal and ethical issues arising from the conflict. If you are aware of additional resources ACC should consider, please let us know at legalresources@acc.com.
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The Sanctions Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - Key Lessons Learned Over the Past Year
On 25 February 2023, one year after Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, the EU adopted its tenth sanctions package against Russia.
The U.S. issued a comprehensive set of new economic sanctions intended to further isolate Russia from the international economy and hinder its ability to obtain capital, materials, technology and support for the war in Ukraine.
CLO Profile: Life During Wartime
Lawyers must be prepared for any crisis. ACC interviews Iryna Kravtsova, general counsel of Raben Ukraine, on her experience navigating the war in Ukraine while continuing her work with the logistics and food distribution company. Read the full article
Related: What You Need to Know About Recent Sanctions Against Russia
Sanctions Tracker - Regularly Updated
Keep track of the evolving sanctions with this tool by Ashurst.
External Resources: Ukrainian Conflict
Morgan Lewis
Update: Deadline for mandatory conversion of Russian issuers' depository receipts has passed - what's next?
Skrine
A violation of EU sanctions against Russia could soon become an EU Crime – here is why companies outside the EU are (equally) affected and what steps you must take to protect your business
Steptoe
US imposes additional export controls, sanctions, and tariffs targeting Russia, Belarus, and Iran on first anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine
Baker McKenzie
Ukraine introduces a new set of sanctions against Russian, Iranian, Syrian and UAE persons
Thompson Hine
US Commerce, Justice and the Treasury issue Joint Compliance Note on evasion of Russia sanctions and export controls
Yale School of Management
List of companies leaving and staying in Russia
Skadden
US Commerce Department expands export restrictions targeting Russia and Belarus
Stanford Law School
List of law firms and Russian profits
Government Resources
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Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Ukraine-IMF Agreement
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UK's OFSI updated guidance on enforcement and monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions
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EU updated Russia sanctions FAQs to address state-owned enterprises
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US Departments of Justice, Commerce and Treasury issue Joint Compliance Note on Russia-related sanctions evasion and export controls