Overview

Sophie is an associate for the Trade practice. She focuses on sanctions, regulatory and customs law with a keen interest in issues of regulatory divergence between the EU and the UK. 

Prior to joining Van Bael & Bellis, Sophie completed a bachelors in UK law at the University of Cambridge and a masters in European Law at the College of Europe, Bruges.

 

Languages 

English, French

Education 

  •  University of Cambridge, United Kingdom - BA in Law (2021)
  • Université de Poitiers, France – Erasmus Studies (2019-2020)
  • College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium - LLM in European Legal Studies (2022)

 

Bar Admission 

UK (pending)

Publications and insights

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    • 19/12/2024
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    EU Forced Labour Products Ban Regulation Enters into Force

    The EU Forced Labour Products Ban, which prohibits economic operators from placing on, making available in or exporting from the EU market products made with forced labour, was published in the Official Journal of the EU on 12 December 2024 and it entered into force the following day. This client alert sets out answers to questions commonly asked by companies preparing for compliance.

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    • 20/03/2024
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    Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Update

    On 19 March 2024, the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee approved a new compromise text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”). The CSDDD is now put forward for a vote in the European Parliament’s plenary session on 24 April 2024.

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    • 29/02/2024
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    EU sanctions against Russia – 13th sanctions package and other updates

    On 23 February 2024, the European Union adopted and published its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, amending and further expanding the EU targeted and trade sanctions imposed against Russia.

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