Sanctions Compliance & Risk Assessment in Russia

Legal Risk Management for EU Companies Operating Under EU–US–RU Sanctions
Operate Legally and Transparently Amid Evolving Sanctions Regulations

In the current geopolitical environment, doing business with or inside Russia requires careful navigation of international sanctions. European companies must ensure that their Russian activities, payments, counterparties, and supply chains are fully compliant with EU, US, and Russian laws — while maintaining operational viability.

At R&T Legal, we help clients mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risk through proactive sanctions screening, structuring, and compliance planning.

Our Sanctions Legal Support Includes:

Sanctions Screening & Due Diligence
  • Identifying restricted counterparties, sectors, and individuals
  • Verifying ownership structures and ultimate beneficiaries (UBOs)
  • Checking payment routes and goods/services classification

Risk Assessment & Legal Opinions
  • Strategic analysis of contracts, payments, and logistics
  • Issuance of written legal opinions on legality of specific operations
  • Evaluating reputational, banking, and compliance exposure

Structuring of Lawful Transactions
  • Adapting corporate structures to comply with dual-layer sanctions
  • Advising on import/export scenarios under licensing frameworks
  • Support for use of special purpose vehicles or neutral jurisdictions

Contractual & Operational Safeguards
  • Sanctions compliance clauses for contracts and SLAs
  • Termination rights, representations and warranties
  • KYC/AML review of Russian and EU-side partners

Dispute Prevention & Liability Mitigation
  • Preparing for audits, inspections, or compliance disclosures
  • Communication with financial institutions and trade agents
  • Protecting management and shareholders from exposure

Who This Service Is For

  • EU companies operating in or with Russian partners
  • Foreign subsidiaries of sanctioned or at-risk holding companies
  • Joint ventures, logistics and tech service providers in Russia
  • Investment structures managing Russia-linked portfolios
  • Clients using Russian banks, SPVs, or regional branches

Why Choose R&T Legal

  • Practical knowledge of EU, US OFAC, and Russian counter-sanctions
  • Cross-border legal team with export control and banking law experience
  • English-Russian-German-Turkish legal communication
  • On-site presence to coordinate due diligence and document flow
  • Confidential and strategic counsel for sensitive matters
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