Sanctions

Jason Pobjoy predominantly represents private individuals in challenges to sanctions and asset freezing, and also assists state-owned companies with appeals against sanctions listings and relistings. He is noted for his skill in tackling the interpretation of sanctions and handling circumvention claims.

Jason is first class for sanctions matters. He has a capacity for work unlike any other, as well as charm, accuracy and skill.

Jason is the leading junior at the Bar on both sanctions and matters of wider public law. He is at the top of his game.

Jason is a marvel to watch in court. Whenever there is a case of national interest, he's in there somewhere.

Jason Pobjoy is exceptionally bright in sanctions, yet practical too. He's the go-to junior at the Bar for this work.

Jason is simply excellent and my main port of call for sanctions questions. He is very responsive and provides clear, concise and client-friendly advice.

Brian Kennelly KC is highly regarded by corporate clients and private individuals, whom he regularly assists with challenges to sanctions and asset freezing. He is an expert on the interpretation of sanctions law and attempts to circumvent sanctions.

Brian is brilliant in court and down to earth. He's an excellent member and leader of the team.

Brian understands what clients want to achieve straight away, and brings to his commercial analysis a really strong practical understanding of how sanctions law and public law operates.

Brian is just immense. He will go into battle with you. His clients are visibly relaxed when he gives them advice. He's always available and always level-headed,

Brian is one of the leading sanctions lawyers in Europe. He's incredibly clever, low-key and very responsive.

Isabel Buchanan has a wealth of experience in sanctions-related matters, on which she advises and represents an impressive client list including investment funds and international banks.

Isabel is excellent in all her areas of practice. She's really hard-working, really clever and really good to work with.

Timothy Otty KC is praised for his representation of financial sector clients and private individuals in judicial review and other challenges to EU sanctions decisions. He also assists clients with follow-on damages claims before the UK courts.

If you want significant intellectual firepower, Tim is one of the people to choose. He's a real thinker and an excellent, measured advocate.

Tim is willing to take a view and give a good indication on what the position should be, even if the law isn't clear. He's very impressive.