Global Compliance

Global trade compliance means managing export controls, sanctions obligations, and customs requirements across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously — and the rules don't align neatly. A product that's EAR99 under US rules may still require a license under EU dual-use regulations. An end user cleared under OFAC's SDN list may appear on the UK's OFSI consolidated list or the EU's asset freeze list. Sanctions programs between the US, EU, and UK overlap significantly but diverge on specific designations, timing, and transaction scope. Companies operating across these jurisdictions need a compliance program that covers all three regimes, not just the one their legal team knows best. We cover the intersection points, the gaps, and the practical approach to multi-jurisdiction compliance without building three separate programs.