Forensic Accountants
Europe-wide
1 year ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Yousr Khalil
Litigation Support 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Forensic Risk Alliance
Practice Areas
Investigations
Disputes
Advisory
Data and Technology
Monitorships
Fraud
Bribery and Corruption
Audit and Accounting Advisory
Career
Yousr Khalil has over 20 years' experience leading high-stakes global investigations, litigation, and compliance matters. She played a key role in the Airbus multinational investigation and has deep expertise across fraud, FCPA, and regulatory reviews spanning the US, Europe, MENA, and Asia. One of GIR’s Top 100 Women in Investigations, Yousr is described as a “tenacious practitioner who always manages to find an answer.”
Work Highlights
Selected matters include:
Airbus: Led the multi-year, multinational investigation, resulting in a EUR 3.6b settlement with four investigative authorities: the UK SFO, the US DOJ and DOS, and the French PNF.
ABB: Jointly led the FRA team supporting ABB’s Compliance and Finance teams to improve their internal controls in the run-up to the company’s multi-jurisdictional settlements regarding allegations of corruption in South Africa.
French Cybersecurity Company: Performed global ABAC risk assessment covering 60 entities across 45 countries, tailored to Sapin II law and Agence Française Anticorruption (AFA)requirements, and supported the gain calculation.
Manufacturer: Supported gain calculation and negotiations with the French PNF.
Defense Company: Supported company and counsel in an audit of tangible and intangible exports, reporting findings to His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HRMC) and assisting with improvements to support future export control compliance.
Regional Engineering and Services Company: Served as an expert in an ICC arbitration involving an Italian defense company’s breach of contract the client claimed resulted in unpaid services and loss of profits.
Arab Republic of Egypt Litigation: Provided an expert report in a litigation between the Arab Republic of Egypt and concession contractor regarding gas connections completed during the period of the gas concession agreement to identify potential instances of breach of contract and related impact on claims made to the government for reimbursement.
AFA Compliance Monitorship: Assisted counsel through the first French AFA compliance monitorship, which included collection and analysis of financial and accounting data, high-risk transaction testing, and interviews.
Banking Collapse: Engaged by the Bahraini public prosecutor to investigate complaints submitted by the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Algosaibi Family related to the collapse of The International Banking Corporation and Awal Bank.
SOX and Government Contracts Compliance: Supported multiple clients in addressing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and government contracts compliance issues.
Awards
2026 Client Choice - Investigations Forensic Accountants
Lexology Index
2026
2024-2026 Thought Leaders - GIR - Investigations Forensic Accountants
Lexology Index
2026
2025 Consulting Experts - Forensic Accountants
Lexology Index
2025
2019-2022 Global Leader - Consulting Experts - Investigations Forensic Accountants
Lexology Index
2022
2020-2023 Thought Leaders - France Investigations Forensic Experts
Lexology Index
2023
2020-2022 National Leader - France - Investigations Forensic Experts
Lexology Index
2022
2023 Global Leader - France Investigations Forensic Accountants
Lexology Index
2023
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Professional Advisers: Litigation Support
Forensic Accountants - Europe-wide
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Yousr Khalil leads Forensic Risk Alliance's Paris office. She supports large, international corporate clients on forensic accounting matters. She is praised by clients for her global outlook and client service.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Yousr is very responsive to client demands and has an extensive knowledge of market players and other service providers.
Forensic AccountantsProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportYousr Khalil is an absolute star!
Forensic AccountantsProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportYousr is really good and responsive. She really engages in your problem-solving.
Forensic AccountantsProfessional Advisers: Litigation SupportYousr's multilingual capabilities, deep understanding and knowledge of banking and regulatory issues, and sensitivity to cultural differences makes her one of the best in her profession.
Forensic AccountantsProfessional Advisers: Litigation Support
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