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August Debouzy

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

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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.

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Corporate Compliance & Investigations - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

August Debouzy has a solid team that is increasingly visible assisting clients with internal investigations and compliance inspections by 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.

À propos de l’équipe

August Debouzy a une équipe solide qui est de plus en plus visible pour aider les clients dans les enquêtes internes et les inspections par les autorités françaises. Le cabinet d’avocats a de solides compétences en matière de sanctions internationales, de devoir de vigilance et de programmes de conformité anti-corruption. L’équipe est notamment compétente dans les secteurs de la finance, de l’assurance, de la pharmacie et de l’énergie.

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Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy defended La Poste following accusations of having failed in its obligations under the French Duty of Vigilance law.

  • August Debouzy a défendu La Poste suite aux accusations de manquement à ses obligations au titre de la loi française sur le devoir de vigilance.

Strengths

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  • The firm displays very deep knowledge of the issues at hand and provides high quality analytical advice.

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  • August Debouzy delivers relevant and consistently pragmatic advice, enabling the company to make appropriate decisions at the face of risks.

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  • The team has excellent knowledge of the field, its challenges and permanent adaptation to real needs.

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  • The lawyers at August Debouzy are particularly reactive. They react quickly and are very pragmatic. The advice is very bespoke, they know how to adapt to the type of work we need.

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  • August Debouzy is dependable for its expertise and strength in sanctions.

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  • August Debouzy est une référence en matière de sanctions, grâce à son expertise et sa solidité.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernard Cazeneuve
    Bernard Cazeneuve

    Bernard Cazeneuve

    Bernard Cazeneuve is highly sought after for his expertise in compliance programme implementation, sanctions and duty of vigilance issues.

    Bernard Cazeneuve est très recherché pour son expertise dans la mise en œuvre de programmes de conformité, les sanctions et les questions de devoir de vigilance.

    • Bernard Cazeneuve has a level of competence and a vision of the objective to be achieved, which are unrivalled. He is exceptional to work with.

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    • Bernard possesses a rare analytical finesse on the market.

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    • Bernard Cazeneuve a un niveau de compétence et une vision de l'objectif à atteindre qui sont sans égal. C'est un avocat exceptionnel.

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    • Bernard possède une finesse analytique rare sur le marché.
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  • Astrid Mignon Colombet
    Astrid Mignon Colombet

    Astrid Mignon Colombet

    Astrid Mignon Colombet is an expert in anti-corruption, anti-bribery and international sanctions issues. She assists clients hailing from the energy and financial services sectors.

    Astrid Mignon Colombet est une experte de la lutte contre la corruption et des sanctions internationales. Elle assiste des clients issus des secteurs de l’énergie et des services financiers.

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  • Olivier Attias
    Olivier Attias

    Olivier Attias

    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 est reconnu pour ses conseils en matière de programmes de conformité anticorruption, de devoir de vigilance et d’audits de l’Agence Française Anticorruption. Il est particulièrement expérimenté dans les questions relatives aux sanctions internationales.

    • Olivier has provided a strong service standard. We are very pleased to work with him.

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    • Olivier provides advice that is always relevant and pragmatic.

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    • Olivier is capable of understanding our different levels of internal complexities and can speak to people at different levels.

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    • Olivier est capable de comprendre nos différents niveaux de complexité interne et peut s'adresser à des personnes de niveaux différents.

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    • Olivier donne des conseils toujours pertinents et pragmatiques.

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    • Olivier a fourni un service d'une grande qualité. Nous sommes très heureux de travailler avec lui.

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