UK export controls affect a wide range of industries and companies of all sizes. With further complications from sanctions that can affect more companies.
The session will help you to identify and understand your risk and how to mitigate that risk in an environment where gaps in knowledge and awareness result in mistakes that can cost millions and lead to reputational damage with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
This event will be highly beneficial for businesses exporting controlled goods and/or technology from the UK to any destination globally.
This is an opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned expert practitioner, experienced in a wide range of industries and sectors, including space, aerospace, defence, nuclear, IT, academia, law firms..... amongst many.
This session will explain current UK export and end-use controls, in particular:
- UK Government roles & responsibilities re export controls
- What are strategic export controls
- What is controlled
- Military classifications
- Dual-use classifications
- Understanding the control list structure
- Classifying items against the UK Military/Dual-Use Lists
- End-use controls
- What is “technology”?
- Exports of “technology”
- Technology exemptions and their limitations
- How exports occur – tangible vs. intangible
- Types of export licence:
- Standard Individual
- Open Individual
- Open General/GEA
- Compliance visits explained
- Risk management
- Offences and Penalties
- Overview of Sanctions
About the Speaker
David Hayes is an esteemed authority in export controls and sanctions, drawing from substantial industry and regulatory engagement. In tandem with his independent consultancy, he serves as the Director of UK Affairs at The Trade Compliance Group, previously known as MK Technology LLC, a trade consultancy headquartered in Washington DC.