13th November 2025
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Oxford University Press publication of the first practitioner’s textbook dedicated to the UK’s post Brexit sanctions framework, UK Sanctions Law and Practice. Alex Haines co-edited the work and co-authored four chapters including The Post-Brexit UK Sanctions Framework, Trade Sanctions and Designations and Challenges.
UK Sanctions Law and Practice is the first comprehensive guide to how the UK’s senior courts interpret sanctions legislation and government policy. The book provides detailed analysis of the UK sanctions framework, covering its pre-Brexit historical context, the scope of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA), key regulations-particularly the complex Russia Regulations 2019-and the evolution of financial, trade, transport, and human rights sanctions.
The book examines practical implications, including director disqualification, penalties, and compliance challenges, with detailed insights. It clarifies the intricate process of designations and challenges, analysing key Court of Appeal and Supreme Court cases, including Shvidler and Dalston Projects. A dedicated chapter addresses sanctions in commercial disputes, crucial for those managing contractual obligations impacted by sanctions. The final chapter offers a global perspective on sanctions, with a forward-looking focus on US developments.
This book is an essential resource for practitioners, businesses and individuals navigating sanctions compliance and interactions with designated persons. Its expert insights on statutory provisions, government guidance, and emerging caselaw provide an authoritative foundation for those advising clients or approaching sanctions issues.
The 10 chapters are organised as follows:
1:Introduction
2:The Post-Brexit UK Sanctions Framework
3:Financial Sanctions
4:Director Disqualification Sanctions
5:Trade Sanctions
6:Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions
7:Human Rights Sanctions
8:Designations and Challenges
9:Sanctions in Commercial Disputes
10:Looking Forward: A Global Perspective
To pre-order a copy ahead of its publication in February 2026, please see here.
More details of UK Sanctions Law and Practice can be found here.
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