Sanctions have become one of the most powerful — and complex — tools in the U.S. foreign policy arsenal. The consequences of non-compliance are severe, and the path to relief demands expertise that spans law, policy, and political relationships.
Our Sanctions Relief practice provides comprehensive guidance to individuals, corporations, and governments navigating U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the State Department, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and other relevant authorities.
We develop tailored strategies that may include specific license applications, general license analysis, delisting petitions, and advocacy for policy changes that address the underlying basis for designation.
Government Insider Knowledge
Former government officials who understand the OFAC process from the inside — how decisions are made and what arguments are most persuasive.
Integrated Approach
Seamlessly coordinating legal analysis, government advocacy, and public affairs for a comprehensive strategy.
Global Perspective
Understanding of how U.S. sanctions interact with EU, UK, and UN sanctions regimes for clients facing multilateral exposure.
OFAC License Applications
Preparation and advocacy for specific license applications seeking authorization to engage in transactions otherwise prohibited by U.S. economic sanctions programs.
Delisting Petitions
Strategic advocacy for removal from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, Foreign Terrorist Organization designations, and other restrictive lists maintained by U.S. agencies.
Sanctions Compliance Programs
Development and implementation of robust sanctions compliance programs to help clients proactively manage risk and demonstrate good-faith compliance to regulators.
Policy Advocacy
Legislative and executive branch advocacy to modify, narrow, or repeal sanctions measures that disproportionately harm our clients' legitimate interests.
General License Analysis
Expert analysis of applicable general licenses and regulatory exceptions that may permit otherwise prohibited transactions, reducing the need for specific license applications.
Crisis Response
Rapid-response advisory when clients face unexpected sanctions designations, enforcement actions, or compliance emergencies requiring immediate strategic intervention.
OFAC Programs
All OFAC-administered programs including country-based sanctions (Iran, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea) and global thematic programs (SDN, narcotics, terrorism).
Export Controls
BIS Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ITAR compliance, Entity List designations, and Denied Parties screening in coordination with State and Commerce Departments.
EU & UK Sanctions
Guidance on European Union and United Kingdom sanctions regimes for clients facing multilateral designation or operating in jurisdictions subject to overlapping sanctions frameworks.
UN Sanctions
Engagement with UN Security Council sanctions committees and processes for clients seeking modifications to UN-level asset freezes and travel bans.
Secondary Sanctions
Navigating the complex extraterritorial reach of U.S. secondary sanctions that may affect non-U.S. persons and entities doing business in sanctioned markets.
CAATSA & GLOMAG
Specialized expertise in Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act and Global Magnitsky sanctions programs targeting human rights abusers and corrupt actors.
Important Note: Global Strategy Advisors provides government relations and advocacy services in connection with sanctions matters. We work in coordination with legal counsel and do not provide legal advice. Clients are advised to retain qualified sanctions counsel in addition to our advocacy services.
Sanctions situations require immediate, expert attention. Contact us for a confidential consultation to discuss your specific circumstances and strategic options.
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