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
Client Alert | 11 min read | 12.03.24
The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation One Year On: An Effective Tool or Just More Red Tape?
Just over a year ago, the notification obligations under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) became applicable. Since then, M&A transactions and bids for government contracts above certain thresholds must be notified to the European Commission. Pending the Commission’s review, the transaction cannot be completed, or the contract cannot be awarded. What lessons can be learned from the application of the FSR to date? Has the FSR proved to be an effective tool in leveling the playing field, or has its main effect been to burden companies with red tape, at the risk of discouraging investment in Europe?
Client Alert | 11 min read | 10.30.24
Are You, and Your Supply Chain, Ready for the Deforestation Regulation?
Client Alert | 9 min read | 08.06.24
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)
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
Client Alert | 11 min read | 12.03.24
The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation One Year On: An Effective Tool or Just More Red Tape?
Just over a year ago, the notification obligations under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) became applicable. Since then, M&A transactions and bids for government contracts above certain thresholds must be notified to the European Commission. Pending the Commission’s review, the transaction cannot be completed, or the contract cannot be awarded. What lessons can be learned from the application of the FSR to date? Has the FSR proved to be an effective tool in leveling the playing field, or has its main effect been to burden companies with red tape, at the risk of discouraging investment in Europe?
Client Alert | 11 min read | 10.30.24
Are You, and Your Supply Chain, Ready for the Deforestation Regulation?
Client Alert | 9 min read | 08.06.24
