Humanitarian operations preserved amid terror-financing designation threat
A large international humanitarian relief charity facing threatened OFAC designation on terror-financing allegations prevented listing through pre-designation advocacy, credible counter-terrorist-financing procedures, and resolution of frozen charitable transfers.
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Platform operations secured amid sanctioned-party access allegations
A global cryptocurrency exchange facing threatened OFAC designation for sanctioned-party access prevented listing through coordinated pre-designation defense, independent investigation, and transparent agency engagement.
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Operations preserved amid blocked-entity utility and fuel exposure
A foreign mining company operating in a sanctions-sensitive jurisdiction faced immediate OFAC exposure after the region’s sole natural gas provider was identified as a blocked entity. The engagement focused on creating a defensible compliance framework that allowed operations to continue while managing risk across contracts, payment structures, and related counterparties.
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Federal lawsuit filed to compel OFAC action on delayed delisting petition
A civil action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia sought to compel OFAC to act on a long-pending administrative reconsideration petition involving an Iranian national designated under Executive Order 13599. The matter reflects ongoing sanctions litigation efforts challenging procedural delays, designation disputes, and agency inaction.
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Cyber-related sanctions removals secured with post-delisting asset recovery
Multiple individuals designated under OFAC’s cyber-related sanctions authorities were successfully removed from the SDN List following extensive administrative advocacy and evidentiary submissions. The matters also involved post-delisting recovery efforts tied to blocked accounts, frozen property interests, and ongoing compliance considerations following removal.
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OFAC voluntary self-disclosure resolved with cautionary disposition
A major global financial institution engaged Ferrari & Associates in connection with a voluntary self-disclosure involving apparent Iran sanctions issues identified within its U.S. operations. The matter required regulatory analysis, strategic disclosure preparation, and coordination around compliance controls, resulting in a cautionary disposition from OFAC with no further enforcement action.
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Blocked international transfers resolved for multinational spirits distributor
A multinational spirits distributor engaged Ferrari & Associates after multiple international wire transfers were blocked by U.S. financial institutions over sanctions concerns. The matter involved OFAC licensing requests, regulatory analysis, and obtaining formal guidance confirming the client was not blocked under U.S. sanctions laws.
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OFAC investigation involving Iran and Russia-related sanctions resolved with warning letter
A multinational company engaged Ferrari & Associates in connection with an OFAC investigation involving apparent violations of the Iran and Russia-related sanctions programs. The matter involved sanctions analysis, regulatory response strategy, and engagement with OFAC, ultimately concluding with a warning letter and no further enforcement action.
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OFAC enforcement matter resolved with cautionary disposition
A major U.S. audio equipment manufacturer engaged Ferrari & Associates in connection with an OFAC enforcement inquiry arising from an administrative subpoena. The matter involved regulatory response strategy, sanctions analysis, and engagement with OFAC, ultimately resulting in a cautionary disposition with no further enforcement action.
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Banking relationships restored for multinational law and intellectual property firm
A multinational law and intellectual property firm engaged Ferrari & Associates after facing banking and compliance challenges tied to operations in embargoed jurisdictions. The matter involved restoring U.S. banking relationships while strengthening sanctions compliance controls designed to support long-term operational continuity.
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Sanctions exposure addressed for African financial institution
An African financial institution engaged Ferrari & Associates after facing public allegations involving potential sanctionable activity. The matter involved regulatory advocacy before OFAC, submission of exculpatory information, and implementation of enhanced compliance controls that ultimately helped the institution avoid sanctions designation.
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