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This 18th sanctions package is notable in both scope and legal sophistication, reflecting a clear political intent to close loopholes, target logistical support networks, and tighten anti-circumvention measures. Several legal instruments have substantially broadened the range of economic, commercial, and financial prohibitions while introducing innovative legal safeguards—particularly against abusive legal claims based on investment treaties.… Continue reading On 18 July 2025, the European Union took a significant new step in its sanctions strategy by adopting an expanded package targeting Russia and Belarus

1. Context On 19 June 2025, the Sanctions Committee of the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) issued a decision against Banque Delubac & Cie, delivering a formal reprimand and imposing a financial penalty of €600,000 for multiple breaches of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) obligations. The decision, which is notably detailed,… Continue reading ACPR v. Banque Delubac: Circumvention Risk Under Scrutiny

The European Union is adjusting its customs duties on Russian and Belarusian imports, citing the need to safeguard its food security and internal market. On 17 June 2025, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/1227, which modifies the applicable customs duties on certain products originating in or exported… Continue reading Increase in Customs Duties on Agricultural Products and Fertilisers from Russia and Belarus

Introduction of New Criteria for Targeted Sanctions On 15 May 2025, the European Union officially amended Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, which lays down restrictive and targeted measures in response to actions undermining or threatening Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence. This new package of measures, adopted through Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/904 and Council Regulation (EU)… Continue reading The European Union strengthens its sanctions framework: amendments to Regulation (EU) 269/2014 on targeted sanctions and the 17th package of sanctions

We are delighted to welcome Martin Gandon to the Corporate Law, Tax, and Litigation Departments at EQA Avocats. A member of the Paris Bar, Martin holds a Master’s degree in International Corporate Transactions and Taxation (OFIS) from Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, where he graduated top of his class in 2021. Trilingual and equipped with a… Continue reading Martin Gandon joins EQA

After several months of negotiations, the Italian company Pozzi Milano SPA, specialized in the production of tableware, purchased 90% of the share capital of Venditio SAS, its commercial agent for France and Belgium. On March 21, 2025, the transaction was finalized. The acquisition of the remaining 10% of the share capital may take place until… Continue reading EQA Avocats assisted Pozzi Milano S.p.A. in the acquisition of a majority stake in Venditio SAS

For the first time, EQA Avocats took part in the Le Monde du Droit law firm rankings and had the honour of receiving two distinctions in the category of firms with fewer than 10 lawyers: • Private Equity – Gold• Mergers & Acquisitions < €50 million – Bronze These awards are the result of collective,… Continue reading EQA Avocats Honoured at the Le Monde du Droit Awards 2025

Étienne Épron published a column in Omerta magazine on March 5, 2025. The full version in French can be found in the special edition Omerta, Hors-Série No. 2: “Ukraine, la guerre sans fin”.

On March 13, 2025, at 6:45 PM, Étienne Épron, managing partner at EQA Avocats and a specialist in international sanctions, will take part in the annual conference of the Master 212 program at Université Paris Dauphine, titled: “De-dollarization: Can the World Function Without the Dollar? BRICS and the Dollar: Challenging American Hegemony.” This event will… Continue reading Étienne Épron at the Annual Conference of Université Paris Dauphine

Our firm is currently seeking to hire a junior / mid-level associate with relevant work experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and tax. Ideally, the candidate will show between 1 and 3 years of work experience and demonstrate a side but strong interest in litigation, particularly in proceedings before the courts of the European… Continue reading EQA is hiring a junior associate to join the team