Turning Risk into Strategy: The Legal Advisor's Role in Sanctions Management

A. Tugushev
Tugushev, Anton
K. Ivaninskiy
Ivaninskiy, Kirill

Article from: TDM 2 (2026), in Sanctions and International Arbitration

Abstract

In an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, economic sanctions have become a central factor in shaping global business strategy. This article explores how corporate legal advisors move beyond mere compliance to act as strategic partners in navigating sanction-driven risks and opportunities. It examines the evolving role of in-house counsel in market entry and exit decisions, contract structuring, internal governance, and dispute resolution. Real-world case studies illustrate both compliance failures and successful strategic adaptations. The paper highlights tools such as legal ...

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Suggested Citation

A. Tugushev; K. Ivaninskiy; "Turning Risk into Strategy: The Legal Advisor's Role in Sanctions Management"
TDM 2 (2026), www.transnational-dispute-management.com

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