Jean-Baptiste Blancardi
Overview
Jean-Baptiste Blancardi is an associate at Crowell & Moring, where he focuses on international trade law and on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). His practice covers the broad spectrum of international trade law, including trade remedies investigations (antidumping, countervailing, and safeguard investigations) in the EU and the U.S., as well as customs (origin, classification, duty refunds). In parallel, Jean-Baptiste advises clients on how to navigate the new EU regulations affecting trade in the Union and articulated around sustainability (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Forced Labour Regulation) and open strategic autonomy (Foreign Subsidies Regulation, Anti-Coercion Instrument, Critical Raw Materials Act).
Prior to joining Crowell, Jean-Baptiste was a trainee at one of the most advanced ESG law firms in Paris, where he gained valuable experience relating to corporate sustainability reporting for groups with complex supply chains.
Career & Education
- Teaching Assistant, EU Law, Lyon Catholic University, 2021
- Lyon Catholic University, Bachelor’s Degree in Law, 2017
- Strasbourg University, Master’s Degree, Private Law, 2018
- China-EU School of Law at China University of Political Science and Law, LL.M., with honors, European and International Law, 2019
- Nice University, Master’s Degree, valedictorian, mention bien, Law and Practice of International Trade, 2020
- Paris, France
- Brussels
- European Court
- French
- English
Jean-Baptiste's Insights
Press Coverage | 02.08.25
EU prepares to use instrument against Trump's trade blackmail and 'techno-caste'
Client Alert | 8 min read | 02.04.25
FIFA’s Football Transfer Rules Get Red Card From EU Top Court
Client Alert | 10 min read | 02.04.25
The Anti-Coercion Instrument: What Is It and How Europe Might Use It Over the Next Four Years
Client Alert | 11 min read | 12.03.24
The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation One Year On: An Effective Tool or Just More Red Tape?
Insights
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06.18.24
The Global Regulatory Developments Journal
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October, 2023
Global Trade and Customs Journal (subscription required)
EU prepares to use instrument against Trump's trade blackmail and 'techno-caste'
|02.08.25
El Diario
Practices
- International Trade
- Trade Remedies: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
- Customs
- Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Human Rights and Forced Labor
- International Trade — Brussels Practice
- Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Regulatory — Brussels Practice
- Antitrust and Competition — Brussels Practice
- Brussels Practice
Jean-Baptiste's Insights
Press Coverage | 02.08.25
EU prepares to use instrument against Trump's trade blackmail and 'techno-caste'
Client Alert | 8 min read | 02.04.25
FIFA’s Football Transfer Rules Get Red Card From EU Top Court
Client Alert | 10 min read | 02.04.25
The Anti-Coercion Instrument: What Is It and How Europe Might Use It Over the Next Four Years
Client Alert | 11 min read | 12.03.24
The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation One Year On: An Effective Tool or Just More Red Tape?