Saving European companies from existing
sanctions through a voluntary firewall
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
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
I want to attend the cycle of 2 webinars
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]