Profile

Daniel Martin is a Partner and the Head of Sanctions at HFW.

Daniel has more than 10 years' experience advising clients from a range of sectors and across multiple jurisdictions on all aspects of international financial and trade sanctions and is a recognised expert in his field.

He provides commercially-focused advice on UK and EU sanctions, as well as the application of US sanctions to non-US persons.

He and his team of specialist sanctions lawyers investigate suspected breaches of sanctions, advise on how best to engage with regulators (including self reporting in the UK and other jurisdictions), and recommend effective remediation measures.

He advises on the impact of sanctions on corporate transactions, carrying out targeted specialist sanctions due diligence on both acquisitions and disposals, considering investor and bank covenants and drafting disclosures and protective warranties.

He prepares internal policies and provides tailored training, including high level sessions suitable for all employees, as well as bespoke sessions for compliance professionals, and provides urgent advice on one off transactions.

Daniel advises clients in the shipping, commodities, energy and insurance sectors, and also private equity firms, financial institutions and media organisations, amongst others.