Corporate Compliance & Investigations
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Provided by August Debouzy
August Debouzy has one of the most comprehensive practices in France with all capacities to support international clients on compliance audits and risk mappings in accordance with French and International regulations, as well as on complex corporate investigations led by French and foreign regulators.
August Debouzy is increasingly involved in complex cross-border compliance and regulatory issues and is one of the only independent firms in the French market that interacts with international compliance authorities of this scale. In addition, the firm boasts strong capabilities in European compliance issues, in particular, through the support of Pierre Sellal, Senior Counsel and former French ambassador to the EU. The firm’s leadership in the market allows it to be at the forefront of pending legislation and effectively anticipate potential exposure to risks for its clients. Lawyers in the team are also regularly consulted by French and international governmental entities with regard to pending compliance-related legislation and drafting compliance and anti-corruption legislation for foreign States, including in Africa and in Eastern Europe.
The practice is primarily driven by the firm’s litigation team whose specialists in criminal liability, particularly in relation to fraud, corruption, and industrial accidents, regularly work alongside other practice teams, including finance/market regulatory, data protection, cybercrime, employment, and tax.
Chambers Review
August Debouzy is a solid team that is increasingly visible assisting clients with internal investigations and compliance inspections from French authorities. The law firm demonstrates strong credentials in international sanctions, duty of vigilance and anti-corruption compliance programme issues. The practice is notably skilled in the finance, insurance, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The August Debouzy team has the ability to mobilise cross-practice teams to address all aspects of the matter, across expertise and jurisdictions."
"They are very easy-going, and it is easy to discuss a topic directly. They always have time to discuss and give very quick answers."
"The August Debouzy team has the ability to mobilise cross-practice teams to address all aspects of the matter, across expertise and jurisdictions."
"They are very easy-going, and it is easy to discuss a topic directly. They always have time to discuss and give very quick answers."
Notable Practitioners
Bernard Cazeneuve moves up the rankings and is sought after for his expertise in compliance programme implementation and duty of vigilance issues.
"Bernard Cazeneuve is extremely diligent in following events that may impact our industry and activity and in offering to-the-point, expert and customised advice."
"He has a good level of expertise and a good contact portfolio."
Olivier Attias is known for his advice on anti-corruption compliance programmes, duty of vigilance law and audits by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. He is especially experienced in matters pertaining to international sanctions.
"Olivier Attias has a very good understanding of how legal advice translates in our business and provides a pragmatic and customised approach to legal matters."
"For Olivier Attias, no question is an issue. He knows very well how to give a precise response."
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