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AFA Anti-Corruption Compliance and Financial Penalties: First Sanction Imposed on a Company and Its CEO by the Sanctions Commitee

The Sanctions Committee of the French Anticorruption Agency (AFA) has, for the first time since its creation, imposed a financial penalty [1] on a company and its CEO for failing to fulfil their legal obligations to implement compliance programmes, without a preliminary injunction. As a reminder, the Sapin II Law

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Freedom of Expression and EU Sanctions: press conference on the case of Jacques Baud before the General Court of the EU

William Julié recently participated in a virtual press conference dedicated to the legal challenge brought before the General Court of the European Union against the restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union against Mr. Jacques Baud. Mr. Baud, a retired Colonel of the Swiss Army General Staff

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Barcelona, the ECBA and Perspectives from European Criminal Lawyers

William Julié took part in a discussion among European lawyers on the comparisons between the French and English legal systems, during the ECBA’s annual conference in Barcelona, on the Full Comment podcast hosted by Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh and Edward Grange.
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Pedro Sánchez in the crosshairs of an Israeli NGO: a legal analysis by William Julié

Speaking on RFI – Radio France Internationale, William Julié provided his legal analysis of the submission by the israeli NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, highlighting the complexity of the mechanisms for establishing international criminal liability as well as the particularly high evidentiary standards required by the ICC.

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International responsibility and communications to the ICC

William Julié provided his legal analysis of the communication submitted by the NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, which illustrates the complexity of the mechanisms for triggering international criminal responsibility and the particularly high evidentiary requirements before the ICC. He noted that the NGO has indicated its view

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European sanctions and freedom of expression, the case of Jacques Baud

As a guest on the “Contact” podcast hosted by Stéphan Bureau, alongside Jacques Baud, who the Firm is representing before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), William Julié discussed the issues surrounding freedom of expression in the context of European sanctions. Jacques Baud is subject to restrictive

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Who profits off Iran war? Strait of Hormuz toll talk fuels outrage

On The Debate on France 24, Camille Gosson examined questions surrounding the accountability of those who profit from armed conflicts, the ethical issues faced by companies, the means of identifying such practices, and the mechanisms likely to deter those who might be tempted to engage in them. She also stressed

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William Julié and Gheorghe Gonța: Evghenia Gutul’s case

William Julié highlights the violations of Evghenia Gutul’s procedural rights during her trial in Moldova.
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Who gives the kill order? AI and the war in Iran

Camille Gosson addressed the legal implications of a strike on a school in Iran that may have relied on outdated intelligence generated by an artificial intelligence system used by the U.S. military.
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Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform (ECBA)

The European Criminal Bar Association has published a report entitled “Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform”, which William Julié and Camille Gosson co-authored with fellow INTERPOL practitioners Vânia Costa Ramos, Rebecca Niblock, Alex Tinsley, Jago Russell, and Sören Schomburg. This report was prepared with the active engagement of the Commission

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Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform (ECBA)

The European Criminal Bar Association has published a report entitled “Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform”, which William Julié and Camille Gosson co-authored with fellow INTERPOL practitioners Vânia Costa Ramos, Rebecca Niblock, Alex Tinsley, Jago Russell, and Sören Schomburg. This report was prepared with the active engagement of the Commission

INTERPOL red notices: their political misuse

William Julié discussed the misuse of INTERPOL red notices for political purpose.

Marine Le Pen appeal trial: what is at stake?

Camille Gosson analyzed the main legal issues in Marine Le Pen's appeal trial

Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report

Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report, accessible here: https://www.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Commission-for-the-Control-of-INTERPOL-s-Files-CCF/About-the-CCF

Capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US: what can international law do?

William Julié commented on the capture of Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, by the United States of America

Dispute between Google and its Russian subsidiary: €110 million seized in France

William Julié announced Google International LLC was recently served by bailif with a protective seizure on behalf of the liquidator of its subsidiary, Google Russia. This measure will be followed by exequatur proceedings before the Paris Judicial Court.

Babiš received absolute immunity as Prime Minister in France

William Julié recently explained the impact of Andrej Babiš's personal immunity, the new Czech Prime Minister, before the French courts.

EU Sanctions and Delisting: The Necessity of a Strong legal framework and leverages

William Julié discusses the challenges faced by lawyers in administrative and judicial disputes before European institutions regarding European sanctions.

Public opinion: Gutul lawyers filed a complaint with the UN

Camille Gosson comments on the situation of Evghenia Gutul, Governor of Gagauzia in Moldova, on the occasion of her appeal hearing against the verdict sentencing her to seven years' imprisonment, following proceedings marked by serious violations of her fundamental rights

Press conference – Evghenia Gutul’s Defense

William Julié and Gonzalo Boye comment on the situation of one of their clients, Ms. Evghenia Gutul, Governor of Gagauzia in Moldova, who was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment following proceedings marked by serious violations of her fundamental rights

Macron is set to recognise Palestinian state: Why is France forbidding mayors from flying the flag ?

William Julié comments on the instructions issued by the Minister of the Interior prohibiting mayors from displaying Palestinian flags on the steps of town halls on the day France recognised the State of Palestine.

Interpol’s Red Notice against Paul Watson lifted

William Julié comments on INTERPOL's CCF decision to lift the Red Notice against Paul Watson and recalls that Japan is still pursuing an arrest warrant against him.

Euthanasia bill now in French Parliament

Camille Gosson comments on the possible legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide by the French Parliament and the european legal framework on the right to die in dignity

Interpol has been weaponized, Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson says

Maître William Julié comments on the decsision by INTERPOL’s CCF to suspend the Red Notice issued against his client, activist Paul Watson.

Out of the running? Marine Le Pen’s conviction upends French politics

Maître Julié comments on and analyses the conviction of Marine Le Pen for misappropriation of public funds, with a five-year ineligibility sentence.

Suspicions of Libyan financing : what does Nicolas Sarkozy risk during this new trial ?

Maître Julié explains the legal and political issues at stake in Nicolas Sarkozy's trial for the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Muammar Kadhafi's Libya.

Was Japan standing on a whale? Dismissal the ‘only proper political answer to extradition request’

Maître Julié provides an in depth analysis of Paul Watson's extradition victory against Japon

The absence of immunity for serving heads of state before the International Criminal Court

Maître Beauchemin explains the legal framework governing the immunities of sitting heads of state before the International Criminal Court.

Arrest Warrants issued by the ICC: the cooperation obligation of member states

Maître Beauchemin comments on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.

Franco-Algerian agreement, OQTFs, expulsions… the questions raised by the knife attack in Mulhouse

Maître Julié comments on Algeria's refusal to repatriate its nationals, in the context of the knife attack in Mulhouse.

Surrender to France, trial, maximum security prison… what will happen to Mohamed Amra after his arrest?

Maître Julié provides some legal explanations on the European arrest warrant in the context of Mohamed Amra's arrest.

Romanian soldiers in the DRC: from private military company to mercenary

Maître Beauchemin emphasises the restrictive nature of the offence of participation in a mercenary activity under French criminal law and the resulting difficulty of prosecuting French dual nationals working for private military companies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on these grounds.

Can the International Criminal Court defend itself against Donald Trump’s unprecedented sanctions?

He also emphasised the possibility of the European Union issuing sanctions against the United States, although this would be subject to a unanimous vote by the EU Council and is eminently political in nature

Paul Watson’s release: “A strong decision” by the Danish authorities, praises one of his lawyers

Maître Julié comments on Denmark's decision to refuse extradition and release Paul Watson

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from an “immunity” in France?

Maître Julié provides Le Figaro with explanations on the question of immunities for incumbent heads of state subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Paul Watson detained in Greenland: Sea Shepherd founder’s lawyers will “take the matter to the United Nations” to denounce “arbitrary” detention

Maître William Julié criticizes the Danish judge's decision to extend Paul Watson's detention in connection with Japan's extradition request for his environmental activism.

Paul Watson, the old man and the bitter one

Maître Julié denounces the political nature of the Paul Watson case

Sea Shepherd France President “Expects Absolutely Nothing” from Paul Watson’s New Hearing in Greenlandic Court

Maître Julié explains the facts alleged in the Paul Watson case, as well as the ongoing proceedings undertaken by his legal team

AFA Anti-Corruption Compliance and Financial Penalties: First Sanction Imposed on a Company and Its CEO by the Sanctions Commitee

The Sanctions Committee of the French Anticorruption Agency (AFA) has, for the first time since its creation, imposed a financial penalty [1] on a company and its CEO for failing to fulfil their legal obligations to implement compliance programmes, without a preliminary injunction. As a reminder, the Sapin II Law

Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform (ECBA)

The European Criminal Bar Association has published a report entitled “Safeguarding INTERPOL’s Systems: Recommendations for Reform”, which William Julié and Camille Gosson co-authored with fellow INTERPOL practitioners Vânia Costa Ramos, Rebecca Niblock, Alex Tinsley, Jago Russell, and Sören Schomburg. This report was prepared with the active engagement of the Commission

Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report

Review of the 2024 CCF Activity Report, accessible here: https://www.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Commission-for-the-Control-of-INTERPOL-s-Files-CCF/About-the-CCF

ICLG Sanctions Guide 2025

The Firm contributes to the 2025 edition of the ICLG Sanctions Guide.

Global Practice Guide on Sanctions 2024

The Firm contributes to the Global Practice Guide on Sanctions published by Chambers and partners.

Are we seeing the limits of the Council’s discretionary power in the field of sanctions law? the case of Mazepin v Council

The Firm writes an article on the case of Mazepin v. Council before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Statement following the Russian legal service ban by the EU

The firm WJ Avocats calls on European lawyers to file an application for annulment of the Council of the European Union's decision to ban legal advice to Russian individuals

ECBA Statement on Mutual Recognition of Extradition Decisions

Maître William JULIÉ participe à la rédaction d'un communiqué à destination des États membres de l'Union européenne les invitant à résoudre l'absence de reconnaissance mutuelle des décisions d'extradition

Guideline on the Strategic Use of UN Human Rights Mechanisms for Syria

The Guideline on the Strategic use of UN Human Rights Mechanisms for Syria identifies the mechanisms to be invoked to provide Syrian lawyers and activists with the tools and keys to understanding.

Pedro Sánchez in the crosshairs of an Israeli NGO: a legal analysis by William Julié

Speaking on RFI – Radio France Internationale, William Julié provided his legal analysis of the submission by the israeli NGO Shurat HaDin to the International Criminal Court, highlighting the complexity of the mechanisms for establishing international criminal liability as well as the particularly high evidentiary standards required by the ICC.

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from immunity?

Maître Julié clarifies the question of Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity before the International Criminal Court