Global Sanctions Forum 2026

London, England

Cleary Gottlieb is proud to sponsor the 2026 Global Sanctions Forum.

Cleary partners Samuel Chang and Yulia Solomakhina will participate in the forum. Samuel will speak on the panel, “Licensing and Secondary Sanctions,” examining:

• UK & U.S. general licenses
• The evolving nature of OFAC general licenses: From exceptions to permissions and the implications for due diligence
• Expanding UK and EU designation powers and their “secondary sanctions-like” effect
• Secondary sanctions risks for non-U.S. persons: How the new approach complicates compliance for global businesses
• Practical guidance for institutions and navigating U.S. sanctions complexities

Yulia will present “U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela: Case Study and Lessons Learned,” examining:

• An overview of the Venezuela sanctions regime and its implications for international investments
• General Licenses issued by OFAC in 2026 and their nuanced regulatory framework
• Analysis of how the U.S. Government uses sanctions licenses to control investment parameters and incentivize strategic sectors
• Potential for sovereign debt restructuring through carefully regulated investment pathways
• Exploration of sanctions licenses as a sophisticated economic policy tool targeting multiple objectives simultaneously

To learn more, visit the event website.