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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Corporate Compliance & Investigations - France

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an experienced team in domestic and multi-jurisdictional investigations, advising on matters involving a range of different countries and representing clients before various regulatory authorities. The law firm is skilled in advising on issues pertaining to corruption, whistle-blowing, fraud and sanctions. The practice boasts expertise in proceedings before the enforcement committee of the French Anti-Corruption Agency. Its client roster includes multinationals from the financial services and heavy industry sectors.

À propos de l’équipe

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer a une équipe expérimentée dans les enquêtes nationales et multijuridictionnelles, conseillant sur des questions impliquant un grand nombre de pays différents et représentant des clients devant diverses autorités réglementaires. Le cabinet d’avocats est compétent pour conseiller sur les questions relatives à la corruption, aux lanceurs d'alerte, à la fraude et aux sanctions. Le cabinet a une expertise dans les procédures devant la commission des sanctions de l’Agence française anticorruption. Elle compte parmi ses clients des multinationales des secteurs des services financiers et de l’industrie lourde.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills knows us well and listens to us which enables the team to adapt perfectly to our needs.

    Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
  • They're very precise and provide clear answers. We appreciate the survey they provide and the follow-up.

    Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
  • What is particularly appreciated is that the firm is very technical but at the same time able to be pedagogic.

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  • In the field of anti-corruption, they are the best. They were able to understand our complex systems and provide simple and clear solutions.

    Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
  • The team can rely on multidisciplinary members who offer clients a 360-degree view of the various legal risks involved. The advice is high quality yet practical.

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer nous connaît bien et nous écoute, ce qui permet à l'équipe de s'adapter parfaitement à nos besoins.

    Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jonathan Mattout
    Band 2Jonathan Mattout

    Jonathan Mattout

    Jonathan Mattout brings notable expertise in internal investigations proceedings, international sanctions and anti-corruption regulations. He routinely assists clients with inspections by the French authorities.

    Jonathan Mattout a une expertise notable en matière de procédures d’enquêtes internes, de sanctions internationales et de réglementation anticorruption. Il assiste régulièrement ses clients dans le cadre d’inspections effectuées par les autorités françaises.

    • Jonathan Mattout is a valuable ally we can always count on. He shares his ideas and advice constructively, clearly and independently, which greatly enriches our thinking.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable on the subject. He's also very approachable, always makes room to talk to you. He's also very calm even when everyone is panicking.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Jonathan is responsive, attentive and knows our team, our group and how they work very well.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • The service provided by Jonathan is simply exceptional. His level of expertise, his perspective on the subjects, and the finesse of the advice provided are among the best we have found on the market.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Le service fourni par Jonathan est tout simplement exceptionnel. Son niveau d'expertise, sa vision des sujets abordés et la finesse de ses conseils figurent parmi les meilleurs que nous ayons trouvés sur le marché.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Jonathan Mattout est un allié précieux sur lequel nous pouvons toujours compter. Il partage ses idées et ses conseils de manière constructive, claire et indépendante, ce qui enrichit considérablement notre réflexion.
      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Jonathan est réactif, attentif et connaît très bien notre équipe, notre groupe et nos modes de fonctionnement.

      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance
    • Jonathan est extrêmement compétent sur le sujet. Il est également très accessible et toujours disponible pour discuter. De plus, il reste très calme même lorsque tout le monde panique.
      Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondentFrance

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