Sanctions

Expertise in sanctions law (ISG, EU sanctions, OFAC) What is sanctions law? When do you need a lawyer specializing in sanctions law? Defense in cases of account freezing and asset freezing Sanctions law for companies Our services in sanctions law

Our law firm specializes in sanctions law and advises private individuals, entrepreneurs, and international companies on:

  • Sanctions under the International Sanctions Act (ISG)
  • EU sanctions regulations
  • OFAC sanctions (US sanctions law)
  • International financial sanctions
  • Trade restrictions and embargoes
  • Asset freezes and account freezes
  • Inclusion in sanctions lists

What is sanctions law?

We represent clients in all phases of sanctions proceedings—from preventive risk analysis to defense in investigations or criminal proceedings.

  • Sanctions law encompasses national and international measures to enforce foreign and security policy objectives. These include, in particular:
    • Asset freezes
    • Payment prohibitions
    • Trade prohibitions
    • Prohibitions on provision
    • Restrictions on international payments
    • Listings on national or international sanctions lists
  • In Austria, implementation is carried out in particular via the ISG, at European level via EU regulations, and internationally often via OFAC regulations of the USA.

When do you need a lawyer specializing in sanctions law?

  • Legal support is particularly necessary in the following cases:
    • Account suspension by a bank
    • Freezing of assets
    • Suspicion of sanctions violations
    • House searches in connection with sanctions regulations
    • Inclusion or imminent inclusion in a sanctions list
    • Problems with international transactions
    • Compliance audits within the company
  • Early consultation can prevent or significantly shorten preliminary investigations.

Defense in cases of account and asset freezing

Account or asset freezing can have existential consequences—both privately and commercially.

  • We take care of:
    • Reviewing the legality of the measure
    • Communicating with banks and authorities
    • Applying for the release of frozen assets
    • Representation in preliminary investigations
    • Defense in criminal proceedings
  • Our goal is to quickly restore your ability to act and protect your rights.

Sanctions law for companies

Companies are increasingly confronted with complex international sanctions regimes. We advise in particular on:

  • Checking business partners against sanctions lists
  • Structuring international transactions
  • Risk assessment in foreign trade law
  • Setting up internal compliance systems
  • Communication with authorities in the event of suspicious activity reports
  • International sanctions are constantly changing. Continuous legal support provides security.

Our services in sanctions law

  • Legal advice on ISG, EU, and OFAC sanctions
  • Strategic advice on asset and account freezes
  • Defense in cases of sanctions violations
  • Representation before authorities and financial institutions
  • Support in investigations and criminal proceedings
  • Preventive compliance advice