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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
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.
Maître Julié comments on Denmark's decision to refuse extradition and release Paul Watson
Maître Julié provides an in depth analysis of Paul Watson's extradition victory against Japon
Maître Beauchemin explains the legal framework governing the immunities of sitting heads of state before the International Criminal Court.
Maître Julié clarifies the question of Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity before the International Criminal Court
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.
Maître Beauchemin comments on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.
Maître Beauchemin explains the issuance of arrest warrants by ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.
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
Maître William Julié deplores the extension of Paul Watson's detention and recalls the issues raised by this case
William Julié analyzes the decision to extend Paul Watson's detention in Greenland, and lists the steps taken by his defense team at the national and international levels.
Maître Julié provides a few details on the Paul Watson case and the criminalization of environmental activists.
Maître Julié discusses the Paul Watson case and the consequences of the decision to extend his detention.
Maître Julié, as part of the legal team defending the interests of Paul Watson, a renowned environmental activist and founder of Sea Shepherd France, commented on the prolongation of his detention by a ruling of the Nuuk District Court on 4 September 2024. This discussion allowed Maître Julié to clarify
Maître Julié comments Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's indictment concerning the Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy's election campaign.
Amélie Beauchemin provides details on the arrest warrant requests issued by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
On France24, Maître Julié discusses the arrest warrants issued by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court against the leaders of Hamas and the Israeli Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
William Julié comments on the British bill regarding the expulsion of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Maître Julié comments on the CJEU decision confirming the sanctions regime for legal consultancy.
Maître Julié comments on the requests for arrest warrants issued by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

Interview by Maître William Julié for France24, following the annulment decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union on 11 April 2024 regarding the sanctions imposed on two individuals placed on the lists of restrictive measures taken following the invasion of Ukraine, Mr Fridman and Mr Aven. William

William Julié comments the CJEU annulment decision regarding the sanctions against Mr Fridman and Mr Aven.
Maître William Julié comments the CJEU decision regarding the annulment of sanctions against two individuals.
Maître William Julié provides legal explanations on the use of the term genocide.
Maître William Julié details the sanctions work carried out by the Firm.
Mr Farkhad Akhmedov exercises his right of reply following an article by Médiapart.

William Julié appeared before the Court of Justice of the European Union in the proceedings for annulment of the decision of the Council of the European Union’s decision to include the Mr Arkady VOLOZH’s name on the list of sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine. He emphasized his client’s

Introduced on 3 March 2026, Bill No. 2544 overhauls the criminal framework governing violations of restrictive measures adopted by the European Union. It seeks to transpose into French law Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of 24 April 2024, which requires Member States to establish criminal offences for violation and circumvention of EU

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

The Firm contributes to the 2025 edition of the ICLG Sanctions Guide.
The Firm contributes to the Global Practice Guide on Sanctions published by Chambers and partners.
The Firm writes an article on the case of Mazepin v. Council before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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
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

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.


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An article by William Julié and Juliette Fauvarque for the IBA, highlighting the urgent need for reflection, at the European level, on the possibility of establishing a jurisdictional or quasi-jurisdictional mechanism capable of ruling on requests for removal of SIS alerts, along the lines of the Interpol CCF model.
Maître Julié clarifies the question of Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity before the International Criminal Court