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The firm’s criminal defence practice has more than 30 years of in-depth experience and regularly assists corporate clients and their senior executives when they encounter criminal law issues which can arise when carrying out an economic activity. The team assists and defends clients, whose identity is not disclosed due to the specific nature of this area of law, in connection with, for example, the following:

  • breach of the duty of integrity
  • embezzlement
  • criminal liability with respect to securities law
  • tax evasion
  • criminal liability with respect to employment law
  • criminal liability with respect to consumer protection laws
  • criminal liability in insolvency matters
  • criminal liability with respect to digital law

The Bredin Prat criminal defence team regularly assists clients:

  • in initial investigations conducted by officials from the criminal investigation department or by officials from various administrative authorities
  • in pre-trial investigations conducted by one or more investigating judges;
  • in French domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional proceedings or investigations, including those relating to cases before specialised courts and international mutual assistance proceedings;
  • in relation to all of the above, in the exchanges with court officials

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White-Collar Crime - France

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bredin Prat exhibits extensive capabilities in white-collar crime mandates acting for leading corporates, financial institutions, politicians and high net worth individuals. The team boasts expertise in tax evasion, fraud and cases related to the French public sector.

À propos de l’équipe

Bredin Prat a de l'expérience dans le domaine de droit pénal des affaires, agissant pour des entreprises, institutions financières, des politiciens et des particuliers fortunés. L’équipe a une expertise en matière d’évasion fiscale, de fraude et de dossiers liés au secteur public français.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Dezeuze
Eric Dezeuze
Star Individuals

Eric Dezeuze's work continues to distinguish him as a star lawyer in the market. He assists high-profile banks, private equity funds and corporates with fraud and bribery mandates.

Eric is the lawyer you need by your side, he is liked by all and helped us regain trust.

Eric is absolutely formidable. He knows how to deal with complicated cases, knows the inner workings of the French legal system and is able to take into account differences across jurisdictions.

Eric Dezeuze is a star, he thinks outside the box and brings in fresh ideas.

Eric Dezeuze is an excellent criminal lawyer who defends his client's interests and is honest.

Eric is the best of the best.

La pratique d'Eric Dezeuze continue de confirmer son statut de star du marché. Il assiste des banques de premier plan, des fonds d'investissement et des entreprises dans des mandats de fraude et de corruption.

Eric Dezeuze est une star, il sort des sentiers battus et apporte des idées novatrices.

Eric Dezeuze est un excellent avocat pénaliste qui défend les intérêts de ses clients et qui est honnête.

Eric est absolument formidable. Il sait gérer les dossiers complexes, connaît les rouages ​​du système juridique français et est capable de prendre en compte les différences entre les juridictions.

Eric est l'avocat qu'il vous faut à vos côtés ; il est apprécié de tous et nous a aidés à rétablir la confiance.

Eric est le meilleur des meilleurs.

Guillaume Pellegrin
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Guillaume Pellegrin
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Band 3

Guillaume Pellegrin is well regarded for his expertise in criminal proceedings on behalf of French and international listed companies and financial institutions.

Guillaume Pellegrin obtained excellent results. He is very good at oral arguments, very persuasive and good for high stake cases.

He is very efficient, knows what he is doing; he is top quality.

We are very lucky to work with Guillaume, who is an excellent professional and excellent contact.

Guillaume Pellegrin est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de procédures pénales pour des sociétés cotées et des institutions financières françaises et internationales.

Nous avons beaucoup de chance de travailler avec Guillaume, qui est un excellent professionnel et un excellent interlocuteur.
Guillaume Pellegrin a obtenu d'excellents résultats. Il est très doué pour les plaidoiries, très persuasif et particulièrement efficace dans les affaires à forts enjeux.

Il est très efficace, il sait ce qu'il fait, il est top.

Martin Horion
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Martin Horion
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Up and Coming

Martin Horion has a well-rounded practice and is able to assist clients with a range of white-collar crime matters. He has experience in criminal labour law, fraud and cybercrimes cases.

Martin Horion is excellent, extremely strategic and very hardworking.

Martin is formidable; he is a great lawyer.

Martin has the ability to speak and empathise with the client, he carries himself well and is able to foster good relationships. He is a very friendly and open lawyer who clients can easily trust.

Martin is really fun and nice to work with.

Martin is very bright, very measured and what I really appreciate is that he is able to put himself out there on an international level.

Martin Horion a une pratique diverse et est en mesure d'assister ses clients dans un large éventail de dossiers de droit pénal des affaires. Il a de l'expérience en droit pénal du travail, en matière de fraude et de cybercriminalité.

C'est vraiment agréable et divertissant de travailler avec Martin.

Martin est très brillant, très posé, et ce que j'apprécie vraiment, c'est qu'il est capable de gérer des aspects au niveau international.

Martin est incroyable, c'est un excellent avocat.

Martin a la capacité de communiquer avec le client et de faire preuve d'empathie, il présente bien et sait nouer de bonnes relations. C'est un avocat très sympathique et ouvert en qui les clients peuvent facilement avoir confiance.

Martin Horion est excellent, extrêmement stratégique et très travailleur.

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White-Collar Crime

Eric Dezeuze
Eric Dezeuze
Star Individuals
Guillaume Pellegrin
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Guillaume Pellegrin
3
Band 3
Martin Horion
U
Martin Horion
U
Up and Coming

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