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he 14th and 15th of November proliferation, ‘the private sector – that while ITAR was generally unloved, 2013 represented a milestone for including the whole chain from moving so many items to the CCL would T WorldECR: our first ever Forum manufacturers to distributors, delivery also mean headaches for business. on export controls and sanctions. (If to final destination, financial area – is at David Hardin of Miller & Chevalier you’re a subscriber to the journal, the forefront [of efforts].’ explained some of the definitions and there’s almost no way that you could Marian Niestedt of the Hamburg uncertainties around U.S. extra- have remained unaware of it!). Yes, office of Graf von Westphalen grasped territorial jurisdiction, while Mario there were anxious moments in the run- the thorny nettle of analysing the Mancuso of Fried Frank got to the up, but in the event (no pun intended), prohibition in EU law on ‘the making bottom of what the headline big-ticket the Forum appeared to be a resounding available of funds and economic sanctions settlements really indicate, success; not only did it feature great exploring what might account for the speakers talking on a broad range of Most satisfying was the astronomical rise in pay-outs in recent topics from a variety of perspectives, but palpable and infectious years and offering a ‘look-out’ list of most satisfying was the palpable and industry sectors which might be next in infectious spirit of sharing, mutual spirit of sharing, mutual the regulators’ sights. enthusiasm and community. Suffusing enthusiasm and The industry experience of the both days, one delegate told us, was ‘a application of U.S. controls was collegial atmosphere – no-one was left community. superbly explained by Scott Sullivan and to his or her own devices – there were Tony Marjoram of Flowserve no long or lonely faces’. In short, it was resources’ – critical, often to the Corporation who recounted their so much more than the sum of its parts. interpretation as to whether a experience of conducting a post transaction is or is not compliant with voluntary self-disclosure compliance Fine fare sanctions legislation. Marian also audit – a seemingly mammoth exercise If you weren’t able to make it to the provided an update to delegates on the demanding great stamina. Forum, here’s a flavour of some of the current state of ‘Arab Spring’ measures. From the outset, a key element of the presentations that provided so much We were delighted that so many Forum was to provide a platform for food for thought for delegates: speakers could join us from the other both industry and their advisors to Elena Vodopolova of the UN Panel of side of the Atlantic: Kaye Scholer’s explore topical and often difficult issues Experts on Iran gave an overview of that Brandt Pasco got us up to speed with arising out of continually evolving panel’s activities, and explained the U.S. export control reform (having been regulation and public pressure. Panel critical role of the private sector, noting one of its architects, he was well placed discussions, focused on the impact of that in terms of awareness of to do so) and gave the salutary warning export controls and sanctions over

Marian Niestedt (Graf von Wetphalen) and Craig Brandt Pasco (Kaye Scholer) and Dr. Shuki Sue Street (Bruel & Kjaer) and Emma Flower (TLT) Tevendale ( Freehills) Friedman (Peres Academic Centre, Rehovot)

The Brewery conference centre in London was the venue for the inaugural WorldECR Export Controls and Sanctions Forum

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Julia Khersonsky (Office of Export Control Elena Vodopolova (UN Panel of Experts on Iran) and Tony Marjoram (Flowserve Corporation) Cooperation) and Andrew Boyer (Freshfields)

Cristina Rotaru (WorldECR) and Sophie Delhoulle Orçun Çetinkaya (Mehmet Gün & Partners) Leda Langberg (CGG) and Magnus Nordéus (Accenture) (Ericsson)

‘Excellent sessions. Well thought out!’ Nichola Peters, Head of Corporate Crime and Investigations,

Marian Niestedt (Graf von Wetphalen), Craig Tevendale () and Tom Blass (WorldECR)

Kees van Oosten (DHK Tax & Legal) and Chloe Barker (Dechert LLP) Dr Barbel Sachs (Noerr) Michael Smiszek (MKS Instruments, Inc)

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Panelists: Matthew Parish (Holman Fenwick Willan), Orçun Çetinkaya (Mehmet Gün & Partners) and Agnieszka Radzikowska (Deloitte) and Chris Hill Dr. Shuki Friedman (Peres Academic Centre, Rehovot) (Clyde & Co)

Panelists, Stacey Winters (Deloitte), Jim Huish (Eaton Corporation) and Andy Wilson, Ian Stott, Jane Reeves (all Thomson Reuters) and Stacey Winters Fredrik Hallgren (Ericsson) (Deloitte)

Scott Sullivan and Tony Marjoram (both of Flowserve Corporation) Matthew Parish (Holman Fenwick Willan), Robert Price and Charles Claypoole (both of Lathan & Watkins) and Orçun Çetinkaya (Mehmet Gün & Partners)

Mario Mancuso (Fried Frank) Steven Rix (GSK) Sophie Delhoulle (Accenture) and David Hardin (Miller & Chevalier)

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Ane Mette Hermansen and Lizette van de Streek Andy Wilson (Thomson Reuters) Martijn van Gils and Simon Bennett (both of Amber (both Elekta) Road)

Kate O’Leary (Vodafone) Mario Mancuso’s presentation ‘What the high-profile enforcement actions really mean for business’ proved very popular with delegates.

‘Excellent, thought-provoking forum.’ Roopa Nandha, IT export compliance, Cap Gemini

Graham Ide (Invensys) and Stacey Toder Feldman Yohan Benizri (Sidley Austin) and Kees van Oosten (Deloitte) (DK Tax and Legal)

Toby Caspary (Fried Frank) David Harris (), Steven Rix Emily Cromwell (Deloitte) (GSK) and Dr. Hannah Tonkin (Brick Court Chambers) The WorldECR Export Controls and Sanctions Forum 2013

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Matthew Parish (Holman Fenwick Willan) and Simon Bennett (Amber Road) and Sandra Strong Davide Rovetta (Grayston & Company) Ken Parris (Trade Secure) (Strong & Herd)

Roopa Nandha (Cap Gemini) Martin Bühlmann (RUAG) and Justyna Stanicka (Deloitte)

Susanna Sjosten (Tetra Laval) Edin Omanovic (Privacy International) Tom Blass (WorldECR) and Raphael Barazza (avocat) businesses/subsidiaries in the EU and that some delegates had, in the best in countries on its borders, proved very possible way reached saturation point. WorldECR thanks the sponsors of popular. As did those chaired by Stacey Tom Cassels’ excellent presentation on the Forum for their Winters of Deloitte (on ICPs) and Nick reputation management in the event of part in making it Boland of Amber Road (on a sanctions crisis almost provided light happen. classification), which featured senior relief (though its underlying message export compliance professionals from was serious enough): The first 24 hours Ericsson and Eaton and the insight of are critical. expert consultant Sandra Strong. Also of We at WorldECR would like to thank great and topical interest were the every one of the speakers, sponsors and sessions on export controls and the delegates for contributing to what was a cloud and transfer of intangibles, from truly positive experience. I could go on, Emily Cromwell of Deloitte, and on but hopefully the photographs encryption, from Rhys Williams of accompanying this editorial will tell Taylor Vinters. their own story. We hope to see you in By Friday evening, after two days 2014. packed with information sharing (28 Tom Blass, Editor, WorldECR speakers and panelists) – it was clear November 2013

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