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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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

🇪🇺 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

William Julié highlights the violations of Evghenia Gutul’s procedural rights during her trial in Moldova.
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

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

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

William Julié highlights the violations of Evghenia Gutul’s procedural rights during her trial in Moldova.
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.
William Julié discussed the misuse of INTERPOL red notices for political purpose.
Camille Gosson analyzed the main legal issues in Marine Le Pen's appeal trial
William Julié commented on the capture of Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, by the United States of America

Camille Gosson participated to The Debate, on the day Nicolas Sarkozy started executing his sentence, as the Court of First Instance found him guilty of criminal conspiracy and convicted him to 5 years of imprisonment, with immediate effect, despite his appeal and the principle of suspensive effect under French law.

William Julié comments on the recent conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for criminal association in connection with the “Libyan case.” He provides insight into the nature of this offence as well as the mechanism of provisional enforcement of the sentence.

William JULIÉ questioned the compatibility of the decisions of the French Court of Cassation in the Italian “brigadist” cases with articles 2, 6 and 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights and made a number of comments in support of the interests of the Italian State.

William JULIÉ reacted to the international arrest warrant issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court against Vladimir Putin. He spoke of the risks faced by the Russian President and highlighted the difficulties of enforcing this type of arrest warrant.

William JULIÉ challenged the arguments put forward by the Council of the European Union to justify placing and keeping his client, Mr AKHMEDOV, on the sanctions list. He also pointed out the material errors and irregularities that have marred the Council’s decisions since the first sanctions were imposed.

The Court of Cassation will rule on the extradition of ten people convicted in Italy during the “Years of Lead”. William JULIÉ made new observations on behalf of the Italian State in the so-called “Brigadist” cases.

William JULIÉ intervened after the attack on rue d’Enghien, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. He explained that the qualification of a terrorist attack could be retained if its constitutive elements were established.

William JULIÉ intervened after the attack on rue d’Enghien, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. He explained that the qualification of a terrorist attack could be retained if its constitutive elements were established.

William JULIÉ gives a quick legal definition of the terrorist act in relation to the massacre in the rue d’Enghien.

William JULIÉ commented on the High Court’s decision concerning the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. This decision authorises such a deportation but obliges the British government to examine the particular situation of the applicants. It does not close the door to an individual appeal to the ECHR, so the

William Julie was asked about the fate of Russian deserters and their possible admission to the European Union. He specified that admission is subject to the rules of each Member State, which lack harmonisation at EU level and have variable delays. He pointed out that since 12 September 2022 the

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

🇪🇺 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

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, 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

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.

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