Corporate Compliance & Investigations
France
2 years ranked
Provided by Mayer Brown LLP
Edouard Gergondet advises and represents French and global companies on compliance-related matters including, sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery, corruption, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, duty of care, and business ethics.
He helps clients prevent, detect and remediate complex, cross-border and cross-sectoral compliance issues, including by advising on risk assessments, due diligences, transactional matters and contract reviews, as well as establishing, implementing, monitoring, and improving internal compliance programs. Edouard also performs compliance audits, assists with escalation or whistleblowing mechanisms and conducts internal investigations. If incidents are suspected or arise, Edouard helps clients proactively prepare for and respond to controls, actions or investigations that may be initiated by regulators and represents clients in private litigation in which compliance-related allegations are made.
Edouard is a regular contributor to various compliance publications, client newsletters, bulletins, legal updates, and reviews.
Clients served by Edouard are part of the industrial, financial, defense, technology, chemical, pharmaceutical, luxury and retail sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Edouard Gergondet of Mayer Brown is highly recognised for his expertise in international sanctions matters. He acts on behalf of a roster of blue-chip French and international corporates.
Edouard Gergondet de Mayer Brown est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de sanctions internationales. Il agit pour le compte d’une gamme de grandes entreprises françaises et internationales.
Provided by Chambers
Edouard consistently demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, without compromising quality. His deep expertise in export controls and sanctions is evident.
We are delighted with the collaboration with Edouard. We have renewed our trust in him for several years on complex issues that he manages with efficiency and subtlety.
Edouard is an excellent interlocutor. He adapts to our working methods and our desire to move away from pure legal advice.
Edouard has excellent legal expertise and his work ethic is outstanding. He stands out for his ability to listen and propose pragmatic solutions.
Edouard Gergondet is a great specialist with excellent interpersonal skills. His expertise, responsiveness and pragmatism make him an excellent professional.
Edouard fait preuve d'une réactivité exceptionnelle et constante, sans jamais compromettre la qualité. Son expertise approfondie en matière de contrôle des exportations et de sanctions est manifeste.
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