Martin Gandon joins EQA
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 broad academic background combining domestic and international business law, finance, and taxation, he has developed strong expertise in both advisory and litigation matters through his experience at several business law firms. He now brings valuable support to the firm’s core practice areas in service of our clients.
Welcome, Martin!
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January 30, 2026
Étienne Epron on France 24: U.S. and European sanctions — what impact on the rule of law in Europe?
Étienne Épron, managing partner of EQA Avocats, will intervene within the morning show of Philomé Robert of France 24, this Sunday, February 01, 2026, 9am Paris time. This intervention will focus on the US and European sanctions mechanisms and their impact on the rule of law in Europe. https://www.france24.com/fr/direct
December 19, 2025
EU General Court Rules for the First Time on Damages Claims After the Annulment of Sanctions
The General Court of the European Union (EU) recently delivered a judgment in a case concerning the non-contractual liability of the Union (GC, Pumpyanskiy v Council, T-369/24), brought by a citizen holding Russian and Swiss nationality following the adoption of restrictive measures against him—the individual concerned being listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No… Continue reading EU General Court Rules for the First Time on Damages Claims After the Annulment of Sanctions
December 15, 2025
A Judicial Storm Looms: How the Central Bank Can Challenge the Confiscation of Reserves in the EU
In one week, European Union leaders could approve proposals by the European Commission to “pledge as collateral” Russia’s immobilized sovereign reserves for a “reparations loan” to Ukraine. The vast majority of the Russian Central Bank’s (RCB) assets are located in Belgium (Euroclear), whose Prime Minister has repeatedly warned that transferring these assets for Ukraine’s benefit… Continue reading A Judicial Storm Looms: How the Central Bank Can Challenge the Confiscation of Reserves in the EU
December 4, 2025
Harmonisation and Clarification of the EU Sanctions Regime: Insertion of the Concepts of “Ownership” and “Control”
Pursuant to Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, natural or legal persons designated in Annex I to that Regulation are subject to the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to them. It is also… Continue reading Harmonisation and Clarification of the EU Sanctions Regime: Insertion of the Concepts of “Ownership” and “Control”