Welcome to the Hughes Hubbard Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations Practice Group’s podcast All Things Investigation. In this podcast, Tom Fox is joined by Jan Dunin-Wasowicz a partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, who is a leading figure in trade sanctions and Jeff Nielsen, International Sanctions & Export Controls Lawyer at Rambol, for a deep dive into current issues in export control and economic sanctions.In Part 2 of a special two-part series on All Things Investigations, host Tom Fox is once again joined by Jeff Nielsen and Jan Dunin-Wasowicz to discuss trade sanctions from a global perspective. In this Part 2, Jeff and Jan provide their expertise on the EU Directive on Harmonization of Criminal Sanctions, detailing its implications and the challenges faced in its implementation across the 27 member states.They explain the mechanics of EU sanctions, enforcement disparities among member states, and the directive's focus on setting minimum standards for criminal offenses. The conversation also delves into future outlooks on the EU's stance towards the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the evolving profession of trade sanctions compliance.

Key Highlights:

Understanding the EU Directive on Harmonization of Criminal Sanctions

Challenges and Implications of the Directive

Future of Trade Sanctions and Compliance

Career Advice for Aspiring Trade Sanction Experts

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:Hughes Hubbard & Reed websiteJeff Nielsen on LinkedInJan Dunin-Wasowicz on LinkedInHHR client alert on The Dawn of a New Era for EU Sanctions Enforcement? EU Adopts Directive on the Definition of Criminal Offences and Penalties for the Violation of EU Sanctions