LAWYER PROFILE

Christophe Ingrain

France 2026

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Ranked in 1 practice area

White-Collar Crime

France

7 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Criminal law

Litigation relating to stock-exchange regulations

Career

Christophe advises the law firm’s clients – such as directors, public or private companies – as regards to white collar crime matters and internal investigation.

He deals with many cases of fraud, money laundering, misappropriation of corporate assets, bribery, and criminal labor law.

Christophe joined the firm in 2010. Former judge, he notably served as an investigating judge. While he worked in the Department of Justice, he specialized in international criminal cooperation. Advisor to the President of the French Republic from 2007 to 2010, he gained a broad expertise in the French Public Administration and its functioning.

Christophe is named as “a superb lawyer with great judgement. He is very knowledgeable and dynamic. His experience as a judge gives him an extra advantage: he has a unique perspective into the French judicial circles” (Legal 500, 2023).

He is also ranked:

Amongst the best lawyers in criminal defence by Best Lawyers review ;

Amongst the 30 lawyers the most powerful in France by GQ magazine.

White-Collar Crime Hall Of Fame and a Tier 1 lawyer according to The Legal 500 (2023)

Leading in Dispute resolution (White collar crime) according to Leader’s League (2023)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

White-Collar Crime - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Christophe Ingrain is well known for representing politicians and high profile private individuals as well as leading corporates from the luxury goods and construction sectors. He boasts expertise in tax evasion, international corruption and money laundering cases.

Editorial individuel

Christophe Ingrain a une réputation établie pour représenter des politiciens et des particuliers de premier plan, ainsi que des entreprises leaders dans les secteurs du luxe et de la construction. Il possède une expertise en matière d’évasion fiscale, de corruption internationale et de blanchiment d’argent.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Christophe is an excellent professional to whom we entrust complex and high visibility cases. His advice is relevant and his intelligence is appreciated by our teams.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France
Christophe is modest and thoughtful but has an exceptional competence and acuity.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France
Christophe is very experienced. He treats you like you are his only client and, despite handling some very high profile cases, he is very considerate.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France
Christophe Ingrain is a top lawyer in this field, but he remains available and open to discussions, it feels like he is a true partner.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France
Christophe est très expérimenté. Il vous traite comme si vous étiez son seul client et, malgré la gestion d'affaires très médiatisées, il est très bienveillant.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France
Christophe Ingrain est un avocat de premier plan dans ce domaine, mais il reste disponible et ouvert aux discussions, on a vraiment l'impression d'avoir un partenaire.
White-Collar CrimeChambers France