Russia/Ukraine – UK Sanctions – Implications for Conveyancers

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to international condemnation and a raft of economic sanctions against Russia and many of its citizens.In this explainer Conveyancing Matters chat, Lorraine and Stu consider what the SRA, Law Society and CLC have said about sanctions and the steps that law firms should take. They go on to consider how sanctions might impact on firm’s AML and due diligence processes for conveyancers at the coal face.This chat is packed with hints and tips and Lorraine and Stu consider what steps a conveyancer should take if there is a match with a client name and a name on the sanctions list.This is a more serious chat from Lorraine and Stu and they hope that it will help conveyancers and firms navigate a difficult area at this unprecedented time.The handout referred to during the chat contains a list of links and resources and can be downloaded from the Conveyancing Matters website:https://www.conveyancing-matters.co.u...Remember, this is just a chat and our opinions, not advice! Find our podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. http://www.pcslegal.co.uk http://www.adaptlaw.co.uk