Export Controls and Sanctions
Why do export controls matter for your business?
Export controls, sanctions, and embargoes have been around for a while. But with the globalisation of trade, rising geopolitical tensions, terrorism, and international political shifts, national authorities are stepping up enforcement in this area.
As the world becomes more interconnected and complex, businesses need to be vigilant—things can go wrong quickly. Challenges might include breaching sanctions, accidentally shipping a controlled item, or a data breach involving export-controlled information. When incidents are managed effectively, organisations can take on riskier opportunities, knowing that future threats will be quickly spotted and tackled. Each business faces unique challenges. We're here to help you prepare for and respond to crises, so your business comes out stronger.
Here's what we offer:
- Monitoring.
- Training and awareness.
- Crisis management.
- Automated classification.
A selection of the services we can provide:
- Monitoring
- Training & Awareness
- Crisis Management
- Automated Classification
Monitoring
Keeping a close eye on internal activities like customer onboarding and sales orders, while enriching this data with external sources, is key to maintaining your compliance status. That's why we've developed the Continuous Monitoring Platform (CMP). CMP provides a variety of services, from screening restricted parties and sanctions, to checking your items or technology against lists like the EU dual-use or the US trade control list.
Our team
Our team is made up of professionals with backgrounds in investigative research, compliance, and customs, and they bring a wealth of knowledge in sanctions and export controls. We operate globally, covering export control insights in over 130 countries. We collaborate closely to address every aspect of export controls and sanctions.
We have a strong track record in investigating potential non-compliance, such as breaches of sanctions or export of controlled items. We work with you not just to recover from current challenges, but to come out stronger and prevent future issues.
Training & Awareness
Understanding what actions are permissible under sanctions and export restrictions is crucial for everyone in your organisation. Behaviour plays a key role here. Compliance is your 'licence to operate'. Through our train-the-trainer programmes, we can help you deliver customised training sessions. We've also created the Game of Trade and the Game of Sanctions—interactive experiences that bring real-world trade and export control scenarios to life. The Game of Sanctions is an engaging, game-based platform that illustrates the impact of trading in controlled goods and with potentially sanctioned parties. By embracing 'gamification', it simplifies complex export control rules, making them accessible to everyone. The Game of Sanctions encourages companies to evaluate and discuss their internal export control processes.
Our team
Our team is made up of professionals with backgrounds in investigative research, compliance, and customs, bringing a wealth of knowledge in sanctions and export controls. We operate globally, covering export control insights in over 130 countries. We collaborate closely to address every aspect of export controls and sanctions.
We have a strong track record in investigating potential non-compliance, such as alleged breaches of sanctions or export of controlled items. We work with you not only to navigate current challenges but also to emerge stronger and prevent future issues.
Crisis Management
In today's unpredictable world, being ready for a crisis is as crucial as preventing one. Our Global Crisis Survey highlights that CEOs globally are aware of the various crises that can affect both operations and reputation.
When your business faces challenges, like sanctions violations leading to investigations by US authorities, we're here to help you navigate and recover. We also offer tailored crisis simulation exercises to prepare you for potential disruptions.
Our Team
Our team is made up of professionals skilled in investigative research, compliance, and customs, with deep knowledge in sanctions and export controls. Operating in over 130 countries, we ensure all aspects of export controls and sanctions are thoroughly addressed.
With our extensive experience in investigating non-compliance, such as breaches of sanctions or export of controlled items, we work with you not just to recover but to emerge stronger and prevent future crises.
Automated Classification
Navigating ECCN classification can be a challenge when relying on manual processes. Many organisations still use manual methods, even as classification rules and sanctions evolve. Data and systems often remain isolated, while regulators are becoming more tech-savvy and expect companies to follow suit. That's why we've created an automated classification solution. By harnessing your product data and AI technologies, our solution accurately assigns the correct export control classification number (ECCN) to products, including parts, assemblies, finished goods, and technology.
Our team
Our team is made up of experienced professionals in investigative research, compliance, and customs, with deep knowledge in sanctions and export controls. We operate globally, covering export control expertise in over 130 countries. We collaborate closely to address all aspects of export controls and sanctions.
We have a strong track record in investigating potential non-compliance, such as alleged breaches of sanctions or export of controlled items. We work with you not only to recover from current challenges but also to emerge stronger and prevent future issues.
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