Noah Rubins KC

The intersection of EU sanctions and international arbitration has been a complex and evolving landscape, marked by divergent national court decisions and a pressing need for clarity from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). A significant development occurred on 26 February 2026, when Advocate General Biondi (the AG) delivered an opinion in Case C-802/24, NV Reibel v JSC VO Stankoimport.

Libya is re-emerging as a significant destination for international investment, particularly within the energy, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. While this follows a sustained period of political instability, recent developments suggest renewed momentum as the country targets economic diversification, energy capacity expansion, and infrastructure upgrades. 1.

The European Union’s recent approval of its 19th Sanctions Package marks a pivotal shift in its stance on Russian energy. A central feature of this package is a comprehensive ban on the import of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), creating urgent and complex challenges for EU companies with ongoing supply contracts. The ban is set to be phased in, starting on 25 April 2026 for short-term contracts and extending to long-term agreements by 1 January 2027.