Sterling Law

Corporate and Commercial

Trainee Solicitor

Daniel Stepanov is a Trainee Solicitor at Sterling Law, specialising in corporate law and litigation. He is particularly skilled at handling cross-border disputes and complex regulatory challenges, assisting clients across the UK, US, EU, CIS, and GCC regions. With experience in both corporate and financial law, Daniel supports businesses and individuals in tackling high-stakes issues, such as fraud investigations, sanctions compliance, and competition law.

A significant part of Daniel’s work involves sanctions-related matters for UHNW individuals and UK companies. He advises on challenging EU, OFSI, and OFAC sanctions designations, disputes over incorrect sanctions information from public sources, and helps clients obtain the necessary licenses to navigate regulatory hurdles. He has also worked on Euroclear challenges, ensuring his clients can maintain smooth operations despite complex restrictions.

In addition to his work on sanctions, Daniel has represented clients in PPI claims defences, fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance matters. His multi-jurisdictional expertise allows him to coordinate cross-border investigations and resolve disputes efficiently, ensuring clients receive clear, practical, and timely legal advice.

Key Areas of Expertise:

Sanctions Compliance

Corporate Litigation

Fraud Investigations

Regulatory Compliance

PPI Claims Defence

Competition Law

NCA Assets/Bank Accounts Freezing & Forfeiture

English/Russian

BPP Law School

University of Westminster

MGIMO University

Moscow Witte University

Saint Petersburg State University