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Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM BST

30 Old Bailey London EC4M 7AU United Kingdom

Come join us for the ACSS London Chapter’s annual UK Sanctions Roundup! We are pleased to announce that this year’s event will be hosted by Forvis Mazars in their stunning offices at 30 Old Bailey’s Dock.

The event will feature a panel of expert speakers, each giving us a brief but informative overview of all the major developments in UK sanctions over the past year within their sector as well as likely developments in the near future. The panel will be followed by a fun Christmas themed party so be sure to come by for some festive networking with your sanctions colleagues (and, of course, take part in the infamous ACSS Sanctions Pub Quiz!).

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Agenda

18:00 – 18:20 Registration & Welcome Refreshments

18:20 – 18:30 Welcome from Forvis Mazars, Introduction to ACSS from Saskia Rietbroek, and Chapter Update from our Chapter Chair – Michelle Linderman of Van Bael & Bellis

18:30 – 19:00: Annual UK Sanctions Roundup and Fireside Chat with Panel of Experts:

Featuring:

  • Maya Lester KC, Brick Court Chambers

  • Olga Dimitrescu, Head of Industry Engagement at OFSI

  • Tom Cornell, Counsel – Debevoise & Plimpton

Moderated by Luke Firmin, Director – Financial Crime, Forvis Mazars

19:00 – 19:30: Extra-long Q&A with our panel

19:30 – 21:00: Christmas-themed networking over drinks and nibbles (Pub Quiz at 20:30!)

Certificates of Attendance for Chapter Events

All ACSS members who attend Chapter Events will be identified and issued a Certificate of Attendance through our system. Certificates can be used to earn ACSS credits, which contribute to recertification and eligibility for ACSS certification.

ACSS CSS/CXS Points |  Annual UK Sanctions Roundup:1.75

Please contact our Helpdesk at sanctionsassociation.org for more information.

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the professional knowledge and skills of sanctions and export control practitioners. ACSS is committed to offering top-tier training programs, including the Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) credential, which serves as the benchmark for professionals in this field. Our mission is to set and uphold standards for the sanctions profession, provide globally recognized qualifications, and build a vibrant, interconnected community of professionals worldwide. ACSS promotes the importance of sanctions compliance by delivering authoritative and respected content, serving the professional interests of our members, and enhancing their career paths. We aim to be the leading voice advocating for sanctions professionals, with a commitment to fostering best practices and safeguarding global trade and financial systems. Sanctions, as defined by leading experts, are the intentional withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations by a government to influence the policies of a target country. This definition reflects the core understanding of economic sanctions and guides the mission of ACSS in shaping effective, compliant practices across industries globally.

 

Luke Firmin

Director – Financial Crime

Forvis Mazars

Maya Lester KC

Brick Court Chambers

Olga Dimitrescu

Head of Industry

Engagement

OFSI

Tom Cornell

Associate

Debevoise & Plimpton