Tag: Export Regulation Law
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Extraterritoriality of foreign trade law – explanation and practical relevance
In the context of foreign trade law, there is currently a discussion about the extent to which sanctions can have a so-called ‘extraterritorial effect’. I would like to shed light on this topic and discuss in particular the extent to which this currently applies to individual sanctions regimes. * In foreign trade law, extraterritoriality means…
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A brief summary of the EU Dual-Use Directive
For advisory activities in export control, the EU Dual-Use Regulation is one of the most important legal sources. In the following, I would like to highlight the most important aspects. In doing so, I will look at the legal situation from Germany’s point of view. Apart from a few deviations, however, it is identical throughout…
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The new amended Russia sanctions in the context of cross-border service activities
An ongoing topic of the last year, which still dominates my legal advice, are the Russia sanctions, which the EU has imposed / tightened after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Legally, this regards EU Regulation 833/2014 (Link). * Specifically, the case involves a German construction investor who has been active in Russia for more than…
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The EU-Russia Sanctions in the Context of Business with the United Arab Emirates
Last week I had a case with an extremely interesting international context. A company from Germany is active in the field of plant engineering of cooling systems. In order to position itself even more broadly on the market, the German company also offers the construction of plants in Russia. However, the company does not do…
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A brief introduction into export control law
When working in international commerical law, sooner or later you will come into contact with so-called export control law. But what is this exactly? This article will illuminate the topic while putting the focus on German export control law. Export control means, above all, that the supply of goods, technology or software/data processing programs (these…
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Principles of the Chinese export control law
On December 1, 2020, the PRC’s new export control law came into effect. It was so adopted by the National People’s Congress of the PRC on October 17, 2020. It is the first national export control law of the PRC. The previously applicable regulations were previously found in various laws and administrative regulations. Firstly, the…
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End-user certicates in contracts – A solution for dual-use trade?
Today I had a conversation with a colleague about the topic of so-called end-use declarations. These are particularly relevant for trade transactions in the context of trade embargoes. National import and export authorities sometimes demand such an end-use declaration, with which the recipient of the goods undertakes not to pass on the goods. These declarations…