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Matters connected
with North Korea.
Matters connected with North Korea are subject to comprehensive United Nations sanctions, which significantly restrict the work we are able to undertake. Any enquiry is screened carefully before we respond, and we will not act on any matter that would breach applicable sanctions.
Sanctions · Compliance first
What we can and cannot do.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. Comprehensive United Nations sanctions apply to matters connected with North Korea. We screen every enquiry before responding and will not act where doing so would breach applicable sanctions, export-control or banking-compliance rules.
Every conversation starts with your objectives, the people and businesses involved and your timing. The appropriate scope of support is discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.
Where we may be able to help on the UAE side
- Checking whether sanctions affect a UAE contract or counterparty
- Responding to a frozen payment or blocked transaction in the UAE
- Reviewing compliance terms in UAE commercial agreements
- Understanding when we are unable to act
A note on cross-border compliance
Matters connected with North Korea may involve international sanctions, export-control or banking-compliance requirements. We review these before agreeing any engagement and may be unable to assist with some matters.
Matters connected with North Korea may involve international sanctions, export-control or banking-compliance requirements. We review these before agreeing any engagement and may be unable to assist with some matters.
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Where we can help.
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Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
Can you act on matters connected with North Korea?
In most cases, no. Comprehensive United Nations sanctions apply, and we will not act on any matter that would breach applicable sanctions. If a UAE contract or payment may be affected, contact us and we will tell you promptly whether we can help.
Working together
A clear starting point.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Your priorities first.
Begin with your objectives, the background to your matter and any time-sensitive concerns.
02 / DEFINE
Agree the way forward.
Discuss the appropriate scope, relevant checks and engagement arrangements before work begins.
03 / PROGRESS
Focus on the next step.
Work through the agreed issues with a clear view of your commercial and personal priorities.
A conversation is a good place to start