Competition & Market Regulation

Sahra Arif

Legal Associate

Changes to the EU Control List and updates on the modernisation of the Dual-Use Regulation

• International trade & Logistics
• Export Controls & Sanctions

(Updated 6 January 2020) On 31 December 2019 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2199 amending Council Regulation (EC) 428/2009 (‘Dual-Use Regulation’)...

Sahra Arif

Legal Associate

EU launches preparatory work for global human rights sanctions regime

• International trade & Logistics
• Export Controls & Sanctions

On 9 December 2019, the new European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced that EU foreign ministers have agreed to begin...

Marc Padberg

Managing partner, Attorney

Sanctions against Turkey for drilling activities in the Mediterranean and military action in Syria – overview of recent developments

• International trade & Logistics
• Export Controls & Sanctions

Sanctions against Turkey for its drilling activities On the 11 November 2019 the EU Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1894 (‘the Decision’) and Council...

Eline Mooring

Attorney

EU – Singapore Free Trade Agreement - entry into force 21 November 2019

• International trade & Logistics
• Customs
• Trade & Contracts

On the 21 November 2019, the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (“EUSFTA”) enters into force. The EUSFTA ensures that the current duty-free access for EU products to...

Gert-Jan de Jager

Partner, Attorney

New EU rules on controls and enforcement of agri-food chain rules come into effect

• Food & Health
• Food, Health & Safety

On 14 December 2019, the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 2017/625 (‘Official Controls Regulation’) come into effect, repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and...