Corporate Compliance & Investigations | France

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 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.

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.

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.

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 enters the rankings for the first time this year. The 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.

White & Case specialises in corporate investigations, frequently acting in cases with a cross-border dimension thanks to its extensive network of offices around the world. The law firm is retained by financial institutions and other important global corporates active in the retail, technology and energy sectors. The practice is experienced in handling international sanctions issues and assists clients with the implementation of multi-jurisdictional compliance programmes.