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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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Comments on the new proposed EU horizontal sanctions regime

🇪🇺 As announced by the European Parliament, the EU is preparing a new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers, traffickers and potentially other organised crime actors, adding to the 33 existing EU sanctions frameworks. At first glance, this may seem like a logical step in the fight against organised crime. Targeted

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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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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.

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

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.

ICC arrest warrant: does Netanyahu really benefit from immunity?

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

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.

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.

War in the Middle East: “The ICC has been interested in what’s happening in Palestine for a very long time”, says international criminal lawyer Amélie Beauchemin.

Maître Beauchemin explains the issuance of arrest warrants by ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.

Santiago kidnapping: three people, including a minor, indicted

Maître Julié provides a brief explanation of the European arrest warrant issued against Santiago's parents.

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

War in the Middle East: “The ICC has been interested in what’s happening in Palestine for a very long time”, says international criminal lawyer Amélie Beauchemin.

Maître Beauchemin explains the issuance of arrest warrants by ICC against Benjamin Nethanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif.

Santiago kidnapping: three people, including a minor, indicted

Maître Julié provides a brief explanation of the European arrest warrant issued against Santiago's parents.

Maître Julié is concerned that the environmental activist will only be released once Japan’s extradition request has been rejected.

Maître William Julié deplores the extension of Paul Watson's detention and recalls the issues raised by this case

William Julié reacts to the extension of Paul Watson’s detention in Greenland

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.

Let’s talk about it: Whistleblowers in the seat of the accused

Maître Julié provides a few details on the Paul Watson case and the criminalization of environmental activists.

Paul Watson case : is activism in danger?

Maître Julié discusses the Paul Watson case and the consequences of the decision to extend his detention.

Whale of an activist: ‘Entity not complying with international law is not Paul Watson but Japan’

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

Former French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy charged with witness tampering in her husband Nicolas Sarkozy’s case concerning the Libyan financing of his presidential campaign

Maître Julié comments Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's indictment concerning the Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy's election campaign.

Benjamin Netanyahu is the subject of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court

Amélie Beauchemin provides details on the arrest warrant requests issued by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

EU court upholds Russia legal consultancy ban

Maître Julié comments on the CJEU decision confirming the sanctions regime for legal consultancy.

Arrest warrant against Netanyahu: what legal arguments does the ICC rely on?

Maître Julié comments on the requests for arrest warrants issued by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

War in Ukraine: European courts rule in favor of two Russian billionaires.

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

EU’s sanctions regime in turmoil after oligarchs win legal battle.

William Julié comments the CJEU annulment decision regarding the sanctions against Mr Fridman and Mr Aven.

Two Russian bankers left in EU limbo, despite court win.

Maître William Julié comments the CJEU decision regarding the annulment of sanctions against two individuals.

Why is Jean-Luc Mélenchon so ambiguous about using the term “genocide”?

Maître William Julié provides legal explanations on the use of the term genocide.

How elite Russians get off the EU blacklist.

Maître William Julié details the sanctions work carried out by the Firm.

A right of reply from Farkhad Akhmedov

Mr Farkhad Akhmedov exercises his right of reply following an article by Médiapart.

Yandex Founder Seeks Sanctions Removal After Condemning Russia’s Invasion

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

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

Comments on the new proposed EU horizontal sanctions regime

🇪🇺 As announced by the European Parliament, the EU is preparing a new sanctions regime targeting migrant smugglers, traffickers and potentially other organised crime actors, adding to the 33 existing EU sanctions frameworks. At first glance, this may seem like a logical step in the fight against organised crime. Targeted

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

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