Save the date for next Friday ECBA Sanctions WG webinar.
Webinar Details
Date: Friday 22 May 2026
Time: 4:30pm CET/3:30pm GMT
Speakers: Elena Fedorova – ECBA, defence lawyer (France) and Anzhela Torosyan, arbitration lawyer (France)
Topic: Recent Advocate General’s Opinion in the DNO Yémen AS case before the CJEU, issued on 19 March 2026 (C-842/24), and its practical consequences for arbitration proceedings.
AG Szpunar’s Opinion in DNO Yémen AS (C-842/24) addresses key questions on the standard and burden of proof in arbitration and annulment proceedings in the sanctions context — notably that the interpretation of EU restrictive measures should not be driven by domestic evidentiary rules. On the merits, the Opinion advocates for a broad interpretation of “making funds available”: payments to non-designated entities may still be prohibited where there is a reasonable risk that those funds will ultimately benefit a sanctioned individual or entity.
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We look forward to seeing you there!
How to Join?
Invitation link has been emailed to all ECBA and EFCL members.
Non-members: Interested in a one-time guest spot? Email us at secretariat@ecba.org with your professional or academic details.