Published works by Finlay Donaldson

Published works

• UK sanctions update: new Russia package targets LNG shadow fleet, propagandists, and human rights abusers

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · October 5, 2026

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• U.S. sanctions update – Syria SST rescission, Operation Economic Outcast, and Iran sanctions developments

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · August 26, 2026

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• OFAC Revokes Iran General License X: Only a Short Wind-Down Remains

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · July 8, 2026

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• UK imposes new Russia sanctions – mirroring of EU position on the maritime transport of LNG and refined petroleum products derived from Russian crude

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · May 20, 2026

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• UK issues General Trade Licence for import of diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude oil

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · May 20, 2026

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• EU’s 20th Sanctions Package on Russia

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · April 24, 2026

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• Temporary U.S. sanctions relief for Russian seaborne oil products

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · March 13, 2026

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• Carrot over the Stick? Reforms to OFSI Civil Enforcement Processes incentivise early engagement and settlement

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · February 23, 2026

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• How sanctions transformed the shipping industry in 2025

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · December 9, 2025

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• New requirements for importing CN code 2710 cargo into the EU from 21 January 2026

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · October 21, 2025

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• UK Sanctions – Rosneft, Lukoil and others 

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · October 15, 2025

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• Refusing voyage orders: Sanctions risk assessments must be based on evidence, not speculation

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · August 13, 2025

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• EU-nough Russian Oil – EU’s 18th Sanctions Package

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · July 21, 2025

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• U.S. section 301 strikes back: Additional U.S. port service fees on vessels with China nexus; potential far-reaching implications for leaseback arrangements

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · April 24, 2025

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• U.S. and UK Intensify Sanctions Against Russia’s Oil Sector in one of the Largest Rounds of Designations Since the Outbreak of the War

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · January 13, 2025

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• Gone with the Assad

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · January 8, 2025

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• UK government launches new agency to strengthen trade sanctions enforcement

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · September 25, 2024

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• OFAC issues wind-down license for Venezuelan oil

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · April 18, 2024

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• EU Clarifies Article 3q for Tanker S&P Market

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · February 20, 2024

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• Christmas comes early for G7 operators – EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia, changes to the Price Cap Model

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · December 20, 2023

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• Further UK and EU sanctions on Russian iron and steel come into effect

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · September 29, 2023

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• EU FAQs – STS in EU Territorial Waters

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · August 4, 2023

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• New restrictions on legal advisory services – what do you need to know?

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · July 27, 2023

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• EU clarifies Article 3eb and 3ec port ban restrictions

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · July 24, 2023

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• EU 11th Sanctions Package – Update

  Trade Compliance Resource Hub · June 26, 2023

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