Sudan Litigation: Ruling clears the path for BNP Paribas appeal

On the 7th of January 2026, the decision by the judge to certify the October verdict clears the path for BNP Paribas to pursue its appeal. BNP Paribas welcomes the Court’s decision as it allows the bank to pursue the procedure as planned.

As BNP Paribas has consistently stated, the jury verdict is fundamentally flawed as a matter of fact and law. The Bank will demonstrate on appeal that the legal standards applied at trial were based on an erroneous application of relevant Swiss law and that a full and fair review of the facts requires dismissal of the case.

Moreover, the October verdict is specific to three plaintiffs and should not have broader application. Any attempt to extrapolate or any speculation is necessarily wrong.

BNP Paribas is thoroughly prepared for its appeal. The bank is confident in its arguments and that the October verdict will be overturned on appeal.

About BNP Paribas

Leader in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has nearly 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Türkiye, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.