NEDs are often seen as the perfect next chapter in a successful career. But here’s the catch: stepping into a board seat without doing your own due diligence on the company can leave you personally exposed...even criminally liable in some cases.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has issued a £152,750 penalty against Colorcon Limited, a UK-registered pharmaceutical coatings company, for breaches of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

On 24 April 2025, the UK Government announced significant amendments to its Syria sanctions regime.

The ROE (Protection and Trusts) (Amendment) Regs 2025 introduce new obligations for overseas entities, particularly those involving trusts.

It's great to have well-written policies and procedures, but are they actually being carried out in practice?