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White-Collar Crime - France
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman has a highly sophisticated white-collar crime practice that is sought after by leading French and international banks as well as multinationals. The team represents clients in money laundering, fraud and tax evasion proceedings. It routinely cooperates with other offices of the firm's international network in cross-border cases.
Strengths
The team are recognised in particular in the market because they know the banking sector very well. The lawyers can work on quite complex cases and they are very to the point.
I involve them on complex subjects. They have relays in Europe to ensure consistency of advice. They provide very good availability and responsiveness. It is a stable and competent team.
The team at A&O Shearman know the banks well and have good knowledge of the client. The lawyers are very expert, respond well to customers and are reactive.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised Danske Bank on a cross-border case relating to
potential offences of money laundering, organised fraud and tax evasion.
Notable practitioners
Denis Chemla is an esteemed lawyer capable of advising on a wide range of criminal disputes, including money laundering, corruption and unfair commercial practices. His client roster includes the likes of major global financial institutions and large corporates.
He can handle complex technical situations and has a good knowledge of the judiciary. His knowledge of the environment is quite outstanding. Clients are reassured.
Denis really is in his absolute prime.
Denis is extremely talented and he is fantastic in pleadings.
He is a well-versed, very practical, result-driven lawyer. I like that he never gives up and always keeps going. In disputes you need that sometimes.
Denis has great expertise. He is very accessible too. He's confident, very attentive and customer-oriented.
Hippolyte Marquetty is a highly regarded lawyer known for his skilful approach to disputes involving elements of tax fraud, corruption and money laundering. He counts large financial institutions and multinationals among his clients, as well as private individuals.
His expertise in criminal matters and compliance is appreciated. He gives pragmatic advice and often works on complex topics.
