Corporate Compliance & Investigations | France

August Debouzy has a solid team that is increasingly visible assisting clients with internal investigations and compliance inspections by French authorities. The law firm demonstrates strong credentials in international sanctions, duty of vigilance and anti-corruption compliance programme issues. The practice is notably skilled in the finance, insurance, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

Clifford Chance has a leading team with wide-ranging capabilities in this area spanning the implementation of compliance programmes, regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations. The practice frequently advises clients from the technology, aerospace and finance sectors. The law firm is able to act on matters with a multi-jurisdictional angle, and clients benefit from close collaboration with the firm's global network of offices. The lawyers are also well equipped to assist clients with inspections led by French governmental agencies and with international sanctions compliance.

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.

Norton Rose Fulbright has an excellent team with expertise in a range of areas including whistle-blowing, internal investigations and inspections led by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. The law firm has strong international experience across Europe, as well as in Asia and Africa, often representing clients before authorities both domestically and abroad. The practice offers further assistance with international sanctions cases as well as being able to assist with the implementation of compliance programmes.

Gide Loyrette Nouel has a practice encompassing expertise in corruption and fraud, acting for a diverse range of domestic businesses and financial institutions on internal investigations, compliance programmes and duty of vigilance matters. The law firm acts across a broad range of sectors such as energy, oil and gas, transportation and finance. The lawyers additionally assist clients with cases involving African and Asian jurisdictions.

Hughes Hubbard & Reed advises clients on a range of mandates, including compliance with anti-corruption law, internal investigations and international sanctions issues. The law firm often represents clients in proceedings with French and international regulating authorities. The practice acts on domestic and international mandates, with a particular focus on US-related cases.

Jones Day acts on a broad remit of investigation mandates, including corruption claims, money laundering and fraudulent activity. The practice also assists with proceedings before French and international authorities and with the implementation of compliance policies. The law firm represents a wide range of clients including financial institutions, technology businesses, oil and gas companies, and consumer goods producers. The team boasts additional experience in handling multi-jurisdictional mandates with collaboration from the firm's international network of offices.

Bougartchev Moyne Associés is a boutique firm noted for its work advising companies on setting up and implementing compliance programmes, as well as assisting with AFA controls. The team regularly undertakes internal investigations matters and is adept at handling cross-border cases.

DLA Piper's team routinely advises clients on fraud and bribery internal investigations. The practice additionally assists with the drafting and review of global compliance programmes. The lawyers are active across the aviation, life sciences and media industries.

Navacelle's Paris-based corporate compliance team is well versed in advising clients on cross-border corruption and bribery investigations. The law firm is active across a range of sectors including energy, telecoms and financial services.

Paul Hastings is recognised for its expertise in compliance and internal investigations. The team also boasts experience in international financial institution investigations and duty of vigilance cases.