European sanctions against russia
How to deal
with them in a rightful and efficient manner
GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE SEMINARS
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has led the EU to take an increasing number of direct and indirect sanctions and legal measures against individuals, companies and public administrations supporting the Russian invasion.
Most of the sanctions are rightfully applied. However, in certain circumstances, sanctions can affect European companies that deserve to pursue their activity provided they are separated from their sanctioned Russian owners.
On the other hand, sanction measures sometimes block funds unnecessarily in respect of the objective of the legislation, and can, in specific but limited circumstances be de-freezed.
Finally the last package of legal measures adopted by the EU has organized a complete system aiming at protecting European businesses against foreign claims of compensation
The seminars organized by Legitech and Anthemis aims at:
- presenting the practical side (and the limits) of the procedures allowing the re-organization of European companies owned by Russian sanctioned persons/ entities
- as well as explaining the defreezing procedures for assets blocked in Belgium and Luxemburg;
- and, defining the changing legal perspective created by the latest EU measures adopted to protect Member States and businesses against procedures of compensation introduced by sanctioned individuals, Russian administrative bodies and companies.
SEMINAR 1
Saving European
companies from existing sanctions through a voluntary firewall
Yana KHUDANYAN,
Dominique GRISAY,
Laura BRANKS
June 24, 2026 - 2PM to 4.30PM
The seminar aims at presenting the legal and practical aspects under which a voluntary firewall can be established in the EU.
The following subject matters will be discussed:
- Firewalls by legislation/operators: principles figuring in the Commission’s guidance notice d.d.29/11/2023
- Establishing a firewall: things to do and not to do: a step-by-step practical approach
- To sell or not to sell the sanctioned person’s shares?
- Voluntary firewalls seen from an American perspective
I want to attend seminar 1
SEMINAR 2
Which funds and
assets blocked because of Russian sanctions can be de-frozen in Belgium
Dominique GRISAY, François KONING
September 22, 2026 - 2PM to 4.30PM
Three questions will be developed:
- What type of sanctions have been taken against Russia and how do they work ?
- How to defreeze blocked assets in Belgium ?
- Which type of assets and funds can reasonably be unfrozen
The seminar will combine technical presentations on each subject and the testimonies of companies and individual which have been faced with sanctions measures. Presentations of Belgian authorities on their best practices will also be requested.
I want to attend seminar 2
In addition to these 2 webinars, we invite you to attend the session specifically for Luxembourg:
SEMINAR 3
Which funds and
assets blocked because of Russian sanctions can be de-frozen in Luxemburg
Dominique GRISAY,
Alexandre PHAN, Laura PERPETE
September 30, 2026 - 2PM to 4.30PM
Three questions will be developed :
- What type of sanctions have been taken against Russia and how do they work ?
- How to defreeze blocked assets in Luxemburg ?
- Which type of assets and funds can reasonably be unfrozen
The seminar will combine technical presentations on each subject and the testimonies of companies and individual which have been faced with sanctions measures. Presentations of Luxemburg authorities on their best practices will also be requested.
SPEAKERS
Yana KHUDANYAN
Yana Khudanyan is an international legal and corporate executive specialized in European, International, and Corporate Law. She currently serves as CEO of European Staal Holding B.V. and is an external partner and collaborator at Grisay Lawyers & Consultants, after previously acting as Chief Legal Adviser and international legal consultant on cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters. She has extensive experience working with Russian assets, including frozen assets, sanctions compliance, and the implementation of firewall structures in complex international environments. She completed multiple legal studies, including European and International Law studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and is currently completing a European Law programme at Leiden University.
Dominique GRISAY
Dominique Grisay has had a complete career as professor of EU law in Belgium and France. As a lawyer, he has practiced EU competition and Trade law for almost 40 years and is a recognized CCBE sanctions specialist. His practice involve a large number of sanctions’ files, and he has successfully managed an important voluntary firewall in 2024. He has also participated, as speaker, in numerous seminars on sanctions.
Laura BRANKS
With a career spanning 25 years, Laura Banks is a leading authority on M&A and financing in emerging markets. Recognized by Chambers Global for her "pragmatic and business-oriented advice," she is an inductee of the Legal 500 Hall of Fame across multiple practice areas, including energy, banking, and dispute resolution. Beyond her legal practice, she holds several leadership roles on the boards of the American Chamber of Commerce and Georgetown University Law Center’s European Advisory Board, bringing a highly strategic and global perspective to every transaction.
REGISTRATION FEES
- Inscription to the cycle of 2 seminars: 560€ including VAT
- Inscription to 1 seminar : 330€ including VAT
CERTIFICATIONS
Lawyers: request in progress
ITAA: request in progress
FSMA: agreement 500152A
IJE: on request
CONNEXION
Practical information regarding the connection will be sent to participants the day before the training session.
CONTACT
Téléphone : 010/42.02.90
Email : [email protected]