BNP Paribas to Appeal Sudan Litigation Verdict

On January 7, 2026, a court ruling allowed BNP Paribas to move forward with an appeal against an October verdict concerning the Sudan litigation. The bank views the decision as a positive step in its legal process.

BNP Paribas argues that the jury's initial decision is flawed both factually and legally. According to the bank, the trial's legal standards misapplied Swiss law, and a comprehensive review should lead to the dismissal of the case.

The bank emphasizes that the verdict pertains only to three specific plaintiffs and should not be generalized. BNP Paribas remains confident that its appeal will overturn the October ruling.