The Next Wave in EU Sanctions Enforcement: Key Areas of Focus

January 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM NYC

FREE Webinar

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Duration:

75 minutes

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Speakers:

Valerijus Ostrovskis
Coline Cauvin

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Moderator:

Ivy Llena, Sanctions Training Coordinator, ACSS

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Date:

Thursday, January 23, 2025

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Time:

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM NYC
03:00 PM – 04:15 PM London
04:00 PM – 05:15 PM Amsterdam

Description:

In 2025, the EU is poised to see a significant rise in sanctions enforcement actions and court decisions. This webinar will explore the latest enforcement trends and areas of regulatory focus so that you can be better prepared for the year ahead. Key topics will include lessons learned from enforcement actions, best practices for compliance, and strategies for handling investigations.

What the webinar aims to cover:

Understanding the latest enforcement trends in the EU, including regulators’ priorities and outlook for the future.
Insights from real-world enforcement actions involving customs and banking authorities.
Practical steps to prepare for investigations, including compliance program improvements and internal reviews.
Guidance on regulatory investigations and mitigating potential penalties.

Certificate of Attendance:

All active ACSS members will be able to download the certificate from the Learning Management System (under the achievements tab).

Event Registration

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Speakers

Valerijus Ostrovskis

Managing Partner
Acquis EU Law & Policy

Valerijus is a Partner at Acquis LP, specializing in EU sanctions law and compliance. With over 15 years of experience, he has advised multinational companies on regulatory compliance, sanctions screening, and due diligence. Valerijus has been instrumental in assisting clients navigate complex legal frameworks, ensuring adherence to evolving EU and international sanctions regimes. He frequently collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders, offering expert insights into best practices for sanctions compliance.

Coline Cauvin

Senior Associate
Acquis EU Law & Policy

Coline is a Senior Compliance Officer at Acquis LP, experienced in sanctions compliance, export controls, and AML compliance. Prior to joining ACQUIS, she worked for major law firms in Paris, including Ernst & Young Société d’Avocats, specializing in international sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations.

Her expertise spans the banking and industrial sectors, where she has developed and implemented cross-jurisdictional compliance programs. She is a member of the French Bar and the New York Bar.

Moderator

Ivy Llena

Sanctions Training Coordinator
ACSS

Ivy Llena has over 14 years of experience in the learning and development field, providing capacity-building and professional development programs for corporate and social service agencies in the US and the Philippines.

Before joining ACSS, she was a program director at a non-profit organization in the Philippines, where she co-designed and co-implemented economic empowerment programs and services for survivors of human trafficking and their families. Ivy also served at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, where she led and contributed to inclusive economic growth initiatives.

Customer Testimonials

“I really appreciated the detail and references on the slides, very helpful”.

Scott Kinney, CAMS

Compliance Manager Global Sanctions Group, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

“Great job. Very informative”.

Brianna Long

Senior Compliance Analyst Compliance and Risk Investigations and Analysis, Convera