Julien’s recent work includes:
Sanctions
- Advised French car rental company on compliance with U.S. and EU sanctions on Iran
- Advised Italian finance and insurance bank on compliance with U.S. sanctions on Iran, Sudan, and Russia
- Advised multinational engineering firm on pipeline project in joint venture with Russia
- Designed compliance measures for satellite communications company to provide services to ships entering territorial waters of sanctioned countries
- Advised European financial institutions on compliance with U.S., EU, and UK sanctions in connection with securities transactions, blocked funds, and correspondent banking activities
- Advised companies in the technology and communications sectors on sanctions risks linked to user access, subscription payments, and operations in Russia and other high-risk jurisdictions
- Assisted corporates in designing compliance measures and obtaining authorizations from EU national authorities for activities involving Russian subsidiaries
- Conducted sanctions risk assessments for infrastructure and energy projects with exposure to restricted parties
- Designed sanctions policies, escalation protocols, and training programs for multinational organizations
Export Control
- Advised aerospace and semiconductor companies on export control classifications and licensing requirements under U.S. and EU regulations
- Assisted in securing U.S. and EU export licenses for multiple clients across various industries
- Conducted internal audits and investigations into potential export control violations for defense and technology clients
- Prepared voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs) for semiconductor and space companies in connection with potential export violations
- Advised on compliance measures for technology transfers and intangible technology transfers (ITT)
CFIUS, Cross-Border Transactions and Due Diligence
- Advised French conglomerate on a €850 million strategic acquisition of a U.S. renewable energy company
- Advised on CFIUS and EU screening processes in connection with cross-border acquisitions in the technology, infrastructure, and energy sectors
- Conducted due diligence on national security and sanctions risks for transactions involving U.S. and EU targets
Customs and Free Trade Agreements
- Resolved various country of origin, classification and valuation cases involving imports in the U.S., EU, and South America
- Assisted food and beverage companies with Customs classifications and country of origin markings under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
- Advised several U.S. manufacturers on submitting comments on and requesting exemptions from the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on products and components from China
Trade Defense / Trade Remedies
- Represented both domestic industry and exporting producers in EU anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations conducted by the European Commission
Antibribery investigations
- Advised a French CAC 40 company in the design and implementation of its corruption risk mapping in response to a potential audit by the French anticorruption agency (AFA)
- Conducted internal reviews of local expenditure and third-party risks in high-risk jurisdictions for a staffing agency
EU Competition
- Advised a Danish variety store chain on merger filing in France
- Advised a Japanese electronics company on an internal audit and strategy on leniency
EU Regulatory
- Advised Air France-KLM in securing the European Commission’s approval for up to €4 billion in French State aid to recapitalise Air France to help it overcome the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and plan for the future
- Advised a Dutch medical device company on French market entry strategy and the appropriate regulatory pathway
- Advised a French pharmaceutical laboratory on compliance with requirements affecting the launch of medical devices under Directive 93/42/EEC
- Advised a Canadian bike manufacturer on product liability issues affecting products sold in several Member States
EU Litigation
- Assisted in the representation of an EU citizen challenging the EU Commission’s decision prohibiting a Member State from paying damages ordered under an arbitral award
Pro Bono and Nonprofit Compliance
- Conducted compliance and governance reviews for nonprofit organizations, including sanctions and export control risk assessments
- Advised a Ukrainian NGO on donor vetting, governance, and cross-border operational structures
- Represented a Croatian NGO in a grant contract dispute with the European Commission
