Assel Yegemberdiyeva

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Assel Yegemberdiyeva is an associate lawyer within the corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and tax departments of EQA Avocats.

She is mainly involved in corporate law and supports businesses at all stages of their life cycle from formation and structuring through transfer. Assel has a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions and fundraising operations.

She also supports foreign investors in France, thanks to her Central Asian origins, Russian language skills and dual qualifications in French and Russian business law.

Experience

2019 – 2020: Astey, Moscow, lawyer
since 2022: EQA Avocats, Paris, lawyer

Education

Equivalent to Master 1 in International Public Law (Bakalavr), Kazakh Humanitarian and Legal University (KazGUU)
Bachelor Degree in Private Law, Poitiers University
Master Degree in French – Russian Business Law, Paris Nanterre University
Master Degree in French Business Law, Paris Nanterre University

Languages

  • French
  • Russian
  • Kazakh
  • English

Publications

Mémoire de recherche « La participation des salariés et des salariés actionnaires au sein des organes de gestion des sociétés par actions » ;
Mémoire de recherche « La notion de bonne foi dans les systèmes juridiques français et russe ». 

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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

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

ACPR v. Banque Delubac: Circumvention Risk Under Scrutiny

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

Increase in Customs Duties on Agricultural Products and Fertilisers from Russia and Belarus

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

The European Union strengthens its sanctions framework: amendments to Regulation (EU) 269/2014 on targeted sanctions and the 17th package of sanctions

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