Jonathan Mattout

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Corporate Compliance & Investigations

France

10 Years Ranked

Band 4

White-Collar Crime

France

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jonathan Mattout

France

Practice Areas

- Commercial Litigation

- Corporate Crime and Investigations

- Compliance Advisory

- Cyber Risk Advisory

- Financial Services Regulatory

Career

Jonathan is a partner based in our Paris office. Jonathan heads the Corporate Crime & Investigations and Compliance practice in Paris, and is Regional Head of our Corporate Crime and Investigations practice in EMEA. He is also Deputy Global Head of the firm's Corporate Crime and Investigations practice. Jonathan has over 20 years' experience in white-collar crime disputes, whether in the field of defence or in that of advice. He mainly assists his clients in criminal proceedings (whether as defendants or victims) both in France and abroad, in the context of internal investigations, crisis management or the prevention and detection of criminal risk, particularly in relation to the risks of corruption, money laundering, international economic sanctions or the obligations arising from the duty of vigilance. He acts for top-tier domestic and international companies as well as their directors in connection with all types of legal proceedings, notably in relation to economic and financial crime, cybercrime, market abuse and industrial accidents. He also advises numerous companies in setting up or strengthening their anti-corruption compliance programmes and in audits carried out by the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA). He has worked in Asia, the US, London and Hong Kong and has advocated before certain courts in Francophone Africa. Jonathan is admitted in the Paris bar and speaks French and English fluently. Jonathan teaches at SciencesPo Paris and regularly speaks in seminars on corporate and financial crime and compliance. Jonathan is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the IBA's ‘Business Crime Committee’, as well its former Co-Chair.

For additional information on Jonathan’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/j/jonathan-mattout

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Corporate Compliance & Investigations - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Editorial individuel

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.

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White-Collar Crime - France

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Mattout advises clients on financial crime cases, including money laundering, misuse of corporate assets and fraud. He is equally adept at handling corruption and cybercrime mandates. His expertise attracts domestic and international clients.

Editorial individuel

Jonathan Mattout conseille ses clients dans les affaires de criminalité financière, notamment le blanchiment d'argent, le détournement de fonds et la fraude. Il est tout aussi compétent pour traiter les dossiers de corruption et de cybercriminalité. Son expertise attire une clientèle nationale et internationale.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan is responsive, attentive and knows our team, our group and how they work very well.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan est réactif, attentif et connaît très bien notre équipe, notre groupe et nos modes de fonctionnement.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan assisted us in an admirable way, the job has been superb. He has done an amazing work and has the ability to work with other teams and firms which was critical.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan is a really reliable lawyer, his biggest strengths are his ability to gather resources, run things and provide good work product.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan is very available, pragmatic, and gives good deliverables, he knows our company well and can adapt. He is also very precise and technical.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

He is a key player, though humble and discreet.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

He communicates well, has a strategic vision and is pragmatic. He knows well the legal processes and has strong interpersonal skills.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

C'est un acteur clé, bien qu'humble et discret.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan est un avocat très fiable, ses plus grands atouts sont sa capacité à mobiliser des ressources, à gérer les dossiers et à fournir un travail de qualité.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan est très disponible, pragmatique et fournit un travail de qualité. Il connaît bien notre entreprise et sait s'adapter. Il est également très précis et technique.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Jonathan nous a apporté une aide précieuse, son travail a été remarquable. Il a accompli un travail exceptionnel et a su collaborer efficacement avec d'autres équipes et cabinets, ce qui était essentiel.

White-Collar Crime respondent
Chambers France

Il communique bien, possède une vision stratégique et est pragmatique. Il connaît bien les procédures juridiques et a d'excellentes aptitudes relationnelles.