SW is a Senior Sanctions and Defence Lawyer based in the London office of Gard, a large Norwegian marine insurer.  With more than a decade of experience in maritime law, SW advises on sanctions compliance and risk exposure in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, where P&I Clubs and insurers are effectively at the forefront of global sanctions enforcement.  SW has experience in advising ship-owners, operators, and P&I Clubs around the world.  He has been involved in a number of high-profile sanctions matters, with a particular focus on dark activity and sanctions evasion structures, and how insurers can use technology assist them in complying with ever-evolving due diligence obligations.