Cassandra Gimbert

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Cassandra Gimbert is an attorney registered with the Paris and the New York bars. She works in the corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and tax departments of EQA Avocats. 
Her legal practice encompasses corporate law and the tax and legal structuring of both French and foreign groups of companies.

She assists business leaders within the day-to-day legal queries entailed by their business, the structuring and the financing of their activity. She also advises clients on external growth, fund raising and transmission of ownership.

Her work extends to corporate governance and management incentive plans such a management packages.
She also advises individuals on structuring and transmitting their personal and professional assets. 

For what relates to tax, she also assists individuals to meet their annual filing obligations.

Experience

2020 – 2021: Sagasser Selas,  lawyer
since 2021: EQA Avocats, associate

Education

Master Degree in International and Comparative Law, University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3
LL.M, Louisiana State University, USA
New York Bar
EFB, Paris Bar

Languages

  • French
  • English

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

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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