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ACSS London Chapter: Real-World Sanctions Compliance - Practical Cases

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM GMT

Forvis-Mazars London, 30 Old Bailey , Old Bailey, London, England, EC4M 7AU, United Kingdom

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Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM GMT

Forvis-Mazars London, 30 Old Bailey , London, England, EC4M 7AU, United Kingdom.

Description of event:

The ACSS London Chapter is excited to announce its next event, hosted by Forvis-Mazars UK.

Join us on March 20th as we delve into real-life cases from enforcement, industry and screening! The event will feature a keynote presentation, followed by a series of focused discussions with government and private sector speakers. As always, our panel will be followed by the chance to ask our experts your burning questions as well as network with your fellow sanctions and export controls colleagues over drinks.

Don’t miss it! This is an essential event for those looking for practical takeaways and insights into the fast-evolving landscape of UK sanctions and export controls.

Agenda

 

18:00 – 18:20: Registration & Welcome Refreshments

 

18:20 – 18:40:  Welcome from our host, Luke Firmin of Forvis Mazars UK, Introduction from Anna Sayre of ACSS, and Chapter Update from our Chapter Chair – Tom Cornell of Debevoise & Plimpton

 

18:40 – 19:00: Lessons learnt from Sanctions investigations, by Olivier Maes, Forvis Mazars Switzerland. This will include case study led insights on handling sanctions focused investigations.

 

19:00-19:40:  Panel: Sanctions Case Studies, including current developments, future risks and how to factor these in to your sanctions framework

  • Recent Enforcement Cases and Key Takeaways, by OFSI

  • Real-World Industry Cases, by John Binns, BCL Solicitors

  • Use-Cases in Sanctions Screening and AI, by BIGTXN

Moderated by Luke Firmin of Forvis-Mazars

 

19:40 – 20:00: Q&A session with our Panel

20:00 - 21:00: Well-deserved networking over drinks and nibbles

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Certificates of Attendance for Chapter Events


All ACSS members who attend Chapter Events will be identified and issued a Certificate of Attendance through our system. Certificates can be used to earn ACSS credits, which contribute to recertification and eligibility for ACSS certification.

CSS/CXS Points | Real-World Sanctions Compliance: Practical Cases & Key Takeaways: 1.75

Attending ACSS events may also be eligible for other C.E. credits. Please contact our Helpdesk at sanctionsassociation.org for more information.

 

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About Organizer

Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists Organizer name

www.sanctionsassociation.org

The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS) is the premier global organization dedicated to advancing the professional knowledge and skills of sanctions and export control practitioners. ACSS is committed to offering top-tier training programs, including the Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) credential, which serves as the benchmark for professionals in this field. Our mission is to set and uphold standards for the sanctions profession, provide globally recognized qualifications, and build a vibrant, interconnected community of professionals worldwide. ACSS promotes the importance of sanctions compliance by delivering authoritative and respected content, serving the professional interests of our members, and enhancing their career paths. We aim to be the leading voice advocating for sanctions professionals, with a commitment to fostering best practices and safeguarding global trade and financial systems. Sanctions, as defined by leading experts, are the intentional withdrawal or threat of withdrawal of customary trade and financial relations by a government to influence the policies of a target country. This definition reflects the core understanding of economic sanctions and guides the mission of ACSS in shaping effective, compliant practices across industries globally.

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Speakers

Luke Jewell is the Head of Enforcement at the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), with responsibility for overseeing enforcement of financial and Oil Price Cap sanctions. Luke was previously a Sanctions Enforcement Branch Head in OFSI, and before that a Senior Sanctions Advisor. He has a background in investigations and policing.

About Luke Jewell
Head of Enforcement
OFSI

John Binns is a specialist in proceeds of crime laws, cannabis regulation, sanctions, and tax investigations. He has extensive experience in financial crime, which also involves bribery and corruption, extradition, Interpol, fraud, market abuse, and the conduct of related civil proceedings. He is a prolific writer and speaker on a variety of topics.

About John Binns
Partner
BCL Solicitors

Luke is a director specialising in and leading our Financial crime offering. He supports clients across a broad range of issues, from money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions, to bribery, corruption, insider dealing and fraud.

He has helped a number of firms both in anticipation of and in response to regulatory enforcement, including skilled persons’ (s166) reviews focused on financial crime. The financial crime team are able to assess and remediate client data, systems and controls to ensure their clients financial crime framework aligns with the applicable regulations, legislation and guidance.

Luke is a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (ACAMS), has an ICA AML Diploma and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He also is an Accredited Counter Fraud Examiner (ACFE).

About Luke Firmin
Director - Financial Crime
Forvis Mazars

Olivier Maes is a 25-year financial services veteran specializing in audit, risk, and compliance advisory for banks and insurers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. He leads engagements focused on financial crime compliance (KYC, AML, sanctions, ABC), advising institutions on risk management, operational risk, and cross-border banking.

He provides training on these topics and has extensive experience conducting audits, both locally and internationally, covering global AML frameworks and related areas.

A recognized leader in financial crime, he interacts with regulators and excels at managing complex audits, influencing senior leadership, and driving impactful results.

His expertise spans client management, compliance, CDD, AML systems, sanctions, anti-bribery, cross-border compliance, and investment suitability.

About Olivier Maes
Audit & Assurance, FS, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Executive Director
Forvis Mazars

Jeff Teahan is a Product Specialist at Big TXN, a regtech company based in London. With a background in Law and Politics, he specialises in UK, EU and Swiss sanctions and has an interest in global supply chain networks. Jeff has led projects developing sanctions software and import/export restriction databases.

About Jeff Teahan
Product Specialist
BIGTXN

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Sessions on Mar 20, 2025

06:00 PM
06:20 PM

Welcome Remarks

06:20 PM - 06:40 PM
    speaker

    Luke Firmin

    Director - Financial CrimeForvis Mazars

    Luke is a director specialising in and leading our Financial crime offering. He supports clients across a broad range of issues, from money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions, to bribery, corruption, insider dealing and fraud.

    He has helped a number of firms both in anticipation of and in response to regulatory enforcement, including skilled persons’ (s166) reviews focused on financial crime. The financial crime team are able to assess and remediate client data, systems and controls to ensure their clients financial crime framework aligns with the applicable regulations, legislation and guidance.

    Luke is a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (ACAMS), has an ICA AML Diploma and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He also is an Accredited Counter Fraud Examiner (ACFE).

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    06:40 PM
      speaker

      Olivier Maes

      Audit & Assurance, FS, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Executive DirectorForvis Mazars

      Olivier Maes is a 25-year financial services veteran specializing in audit, risk, and compliance advisory for banks and insurers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. He leads engagements focused on financial crime compliance (KYC, AML, sanctions, ABC), advising institutions on risk management, operational risk, and cross-border banking.

      He provides training on these topics and has extensive experience conducting audits, both locally and internationally, covering global AML frameworks and related areas.

      A recognized leader in financial crime, he interacts with regulators and excels at managing complex audits, influencing senior leadership, and driving impactful results.

      His expertise spans client management, compliance, CDD, AML systems, sanctions, anti-bribery, cross-border compliance, and investment suitability.

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      07:00 PM

      Panel Discussion

      07:00 PM - 07:40 PM
        speaker

        Luke Jewell

        Head of EnforcementOFSI

        Luke Jewell is the Head of Enforcement at the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), with responsibility for overseeing enforcement of financial and Oil Price Cap sanctions. Luke was previously a Sanctions Enforcement Branch Head in OFSI, and before that a Senior Sanctions Advisor. He has a background in investigations and policing.

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        speaker

        John Binns

        PartnerBCL Solicitors

        John Binns is a specialist in proceeds of crime laws, cannabis regulation, sanctions, and tax investigations. He has extensive experience in financial crime, which also involves bribery and corruption, extradition, Interpol, fraud, market abuse, and the conduct of related civil proceedings. He is a prolific writer and speaker on a variety of topics.

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        speaker

        Luke Firmin

        Director - Financial CrimeForvis Mazars

        Luke is a director specialising in and leading our Financial crime offering. He supports clients across a broad range of issues, from money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions, to bribery, corruption, insider dealing and fraud.

        He has helped a number of firms both in anticipation of and in response to regulatory enforcement, including skilled persons’ (s166) reviews focused on financial crime. The financial crime team are able to assess and remediate client data, systems and controls to ensure their clients financial crime framework aligns with the applicable regulations, legislation and guidance.

        Luke is a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (ACAMS), has an ICA AML Diploma and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). He also is an Accredited Counter Fraud Examiner (ACFE).

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        07:40 PM

        Q&A session with our Panel

        07:40 PM - 08:00 PM