At GREX Strategies, we help clients navigate complex international sanctions, export controls, and related financial crime measures by combining policy design, operational precision, and discreet diplomatic engagement.
Our work spans the full spectrum: drafting national legislation, contributing to multilateral sanctions and diplomatic processes, facilitating discreet negotiations between stakeholders, and building systems that function in real-world conditions.
Whether the task is implementing or investigating high-stakes sanctions requirements, resolving cross-border compliance disputes, or managing delicate political engagement, we bring a steady hand, clear judgment, and deep subject-matter expertise.
We bring practical, policy-level insight across the world’s leading sanctions authorities:
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Extensive knowledge of multilateral frameworks, implementation challenges, and the interface between UN sanctions and domestic obligations, including the political and diplomatic processes that shape listings and delistings.
European Union (EU)
In-depth understanding of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and its processes, including Council Decision and Regulation drafting, sectoral measures, and Member State enforcement standards - informed by direct experience in EU sanctions negotiations.
United States (U.S.)
Expertise in OFAC-administered regimes, secondary sanctions, and the intersection with U.S. export controls and financial regulation - including how these interact with allied jurisdictions.
United Kingdom (UK)
Detailed knowledge of the post-Brexit sanctions framework under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act, coupled with insight into the UK's diplomatic posture and negotiation style in sanctions-related matters.
At GREX Strategies, we make complex issues manageable and actionable. We go beyond “big picture” advice, focusing on practical steps that can be implemented within the constraints of each client’s institutional and political environment.
We support clients in:
Understanding exposure under multiple sanctions and export control regimes.
Designing or strengthening internal controls, governance, and escalation procedures.
Facilitating discreet diplomatic and inter-agency engagement to resolve complex implementation challenges.
Anticipating regulatory and geopolitical developments before they hit operations.
Communicating effectively with regulators, oversight bodies, and counterparties.
Sanctions: A Tool, Not a Barrier
We believe sanctions and export control compliance are enablers of legitimate activity when correctly designed and implemented. These measures protect institutions, safeguard reputations, and provide operational clarity - enabling lawful business and trade even in complex markets.
Our role is to help clients move from reactive compliance to strategic, forward-looking risk management.
With experience in government, multilateral institutions, diplomacy, and the private sector, we understand both the political intent behind sanctions and the operational realities of enforcement.
This dual perspective allows us to bridge gaps, manage high-stakes negotiations, and deliver solutions that work in both policy forums and operational environments, where nuance often determines success.