Blank Rome partner Matthew J. Thomas will serve as a panelist at Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s US Outlook 2025: Rough Seas Ahead, Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty & Regulatory Risk, being held Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in New York, New York.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This half-day forum will explore how geopolitics is reshaping risk and regulation in shipping and trade finance. Top U.S. regulators and legal, maritime, and finance experts will discuss how to navigate today’s global challenges.
Matt’s session, “Navigating Evasion, Enforcement, and Emerging Risks,” is designed for risk and compliance professionals seeking to benchmark best practices and anticipate the next wave of global sanctions challenges.
ABOUT THE SESSION
In an era of intensifying geopolitical shifts and increased regulatory scrutiny, sanctions compliance has become a strategic imperative for industry stakeholders. The panel will explore the evolving landscape of sanctions risks, with a focus on evasion/circumvention, the Shadow Fleet, growing use of non-traditional payment mechanisms (i.e., cryptocurrency), Office of Foreign Assets Control targeting trends, and practical solutions for shipping in a changing world. They will provide insights into how geopolitical developments are shaping enforcement priorities, and what proactive measures institutions must take to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated evasion tactics. Operational and reputational risks posed by emerging threats will also be covered.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Eric Orsini, Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Lloyd’s List Intelligence
- Alice Rojas, Americas Head of Sanctions, Societe Generale
- Matthew Thomas, Partner, Blank Rome
- Andrew Fierman, Head of National Security Intelligence, Chainalysis
To learn more and to register, please visit the event webpage.
