Sean Seelinger Co-Authors Report on Navigating the Global Sanctions Landscape

Litigation & enforcement partner and co-leader of R&G Insights Lab Sean Seelinger co-authored a recent report published by Control Risks. In the report, Navigating the Global Sanctions Landscape 2026, Sean examines key sanctions considerations in cross-border transactions.

Using a detailed case study, Sean illustrates how transaction-specific sanctions risk assessments have evolved. He explores how a US private equity firm navigating a hypothetical Spanish acquisition must address layered sanctions challenges—from FTO designations in Mexico and Latin America, to circumvention and diversion risks in the Middle East, to uncertainty about potential geopolitical escalation involving China. The analysis highlights how cross-border acquisitions present compounding sanctions, export control, and reputational issues that demand tailored diligence and legal strategies balancing commercial considerations against the risk of historical, ongoing, or future violations.