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Sanctions and high risk jurisdictions

Sanctions have been a key tool in the fight against terrorism for many years. The Law Society has raised awareness among solicitors about sanctions across all of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) outreach initiatives comprising guidance, resources and training.

Sanctions Lists

Sanctions are binding on all natural and legal persons. The competent authorities for sanctions in Ireland are the Central Bank, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Foreign Affairs. These organisations constantly update their websites with information about sanctions as they are enacted together with information about how everyone can comply. The key websites are below:

Sanctions against Russia and Belarus

Following the invasion of Ukraine, a number of sanctions have been adopted against entities and individuals in Russia and Belarus. Solicitors can access detailed guidance to help them comply with these measures under Sanctions.

High Risk Jurisdictions lists

Visit the sites below for more information:

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