Geneva agreement - towards relaxation of US & EU sanctions on Iran

Susannah Cogman (+44 20 7466 2580, Mob +44 7809 200 135, susannah.cogman@hsf.com) andRod Fletcher (+44 20 7466 2411, Mob +44 7802 216 842, rod.fletcher@hsf.com)are partners at Herbert Smith Freehills (www.hsf.com).

After months of delicate diplomacy, there are signs that Iran may be prepared to give ground on its nuclear ambitions in return for a loosening of the knot of sanctions that bind its economy and financial sector. Susannah Cogman and Rod Fletcher of Herbert Smith Freehills examine the planned relaxations and the sanctions that will remain in place, based on current information.