Étienne Épron on the France 24 Morning Show

The EU is preparing to de facto confiscate Russian reserves. Before which courts and how can Russia challenge this confiscation? Alexandre Genko-Starosselsky, partner at EQA Avocats and member of the Paris Bar, sets out the situation in an article for RBC. Within a week, European Union leaders may approve the European Commission’s proposals to “pledge… Continue reading “Judicial storm warning”: what the Central Bank can invoke against the confiscation of reserves in the EU

For actions compromising or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, the natural or legal persons designated in Annex I of that Regulation are subject to a freeze of all funds and economic resources belonging to them. It is likewise prohibited to make funds or economic resources available to those persons, directly or… Continue reading Harmonisation and Clarification of the EU Sanctions Regime: Insertion of the Concepts of “Ownership” and “Control”

Nearly fifteen years ago, the Finance Act for 2012 introduced an apparently temporary tax — the exceptional contribution on high incomes (CEHR) — conceived “in a context of reducing public deficits and restoring our public finances,” and to “ask for an exceptional effort from the most affluent taxpayers” [1]. The public deficit at the time… Continue reading Political communication on tax matters offers its first lesson plainly: whatever is designed to last must first be sold as temporary.

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