Atty. Jan Dunin-Wasowicz
Jan Dunin-Wasowicz. member of the Paris, New York and D.C. bars, is partner and co-founder of Bennink Dunin-Wasowicz , an independent European law firm based in Paris and Amsterdam that focuses on EU restrictive measures (sanctions), export controls and trade compliance more generally. His practice covers cross-border compliance and enforcement, multi-jurisdictional internal and government investigations, as well as international dispute resolution.
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Jan Dunin-Wasowicz is a employment attorney, practicing at Bennink Dunin-Wasowicz. Admitted to practice in France, Paris, New York, New York State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2012) and University of Paris I (M.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — European Union Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jan Dunin-Wasowicz
- Jan Dunin-Wasowicz. member of the Paris, New York and D.C. bars, is partner and co-founder of Bennink Dunin-Wasowicz, an independent European law firm based in Paris and Amsterdam that focuses on EU restrictive measures (sanctions), export controls and trade compliance more generally
- His practice covers cross-border compliance and enforcement, multi-jurisdictional internal and government investigations, as well as international dispute resolution
- Before founding Bennink Dunin-Wasowicz in 2024, Jan was partner and Co-Chair of the Sanctions, Export Controls & Anti-Money Laundering practice group of a New York law firm, based in the Paris office
- Jan has significant multi-sectoral experience advising on compliance with EU sanctions and trade controls
- His sanctions and trade controls practice covers the full spectrum of regulatory compliance and implementation matters, including risk assessments, design and evaluation of sanctions and export control compliance programs, merges & acquisitions, contractual negotiation and reviews, transaction due diligence, licensing, internal investigations, and remediation
- Jan has particular experience with enhanced sanctions and export controls due diligence, particularly in the context of detecting and preventing circumvention risks
- Jan also has experience with disputes, both litigation and international arbitration, arising out of or related to EU sanctions, export controls or compliance more generally
- Concerning his anti-corruption practice, Jan has experience navigating the multi-jurisdictional and international aspects of compliance assessments and internal investigations
- He has designed and audited compliance programs, performed internal investigations and due diligence reviews on third-party agents and joint-venture partners around the world, including in connection with U.S., UK, and French enforcement authorities, as well as multilateral development bank and export credit agencies inquiries
- Jan was named to Global Investigations Review (GIR)’s 2024 40 under 40 list amongst the best lawyers of his generation in investigations
- A thought leader in EU sanctions, Jan speaks and writes frequently on subjects related to sanctions and export controls
- He has been quoted and has appeared in several leading media, including the BBC World Service, France 24, The Economist, Politico and Le Monde
- Jan is an Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute
- He teaches sanctions at Sciences Po Law School in Paris and the European University Institute in Florence
- Fully trained and qualified in both the civil law and common law systems, Jan speaks French, English, Polish and German
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Employment Law in Paris
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in France, Paris, New York, New York State Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Jan Dunin-Wasowicz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Jan Dunin-Wasowicz's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Paris
A Paris-based practice means Jan Dunin-Wasowicz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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