Freshfields LLP‘s strong transactions focus has led them to a wave of sanctions-related mandates and investigations relating to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The firm’s Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Response Group has advised many clients on the legal and practical impacts of economic sanctions. This strength, combined with the ability to handle sanctions arising from other geopolitical events, the firm attracts clients from multiple industry sectors including energy, TMT, and financial services. Nabeel Yousef is an expert on sanctions and export control advice relating to the Russia/Ukraine conflict whilst Stephanie Brown Cripps, based in New York, provides support with her transactional background. Allison Kowalski is an important member of the team.
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Key clients
- MTN Group Ltd.; MTN (Dubai) Ltd.; MTN Afghanistan; Phuthuma Nhleko and Irene Charnley (former executives of MTN Group Ltd.)
Work highlights
Represent MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile service provider, in a federal Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit and advice on issues related to economic sanctions and export controls. We represent MTN Group in the Cabrera litigation, a lawsuit brought in the US District Court for the District of Columbia under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nabeel Yousef; Stephanie Brown Cripps
Other key lawyers
Allison Kowalski