Corporate Compliance & Investigations | Europe

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 consumer goods, aerospace and finance sectors. The law firm is able to act on matters with a multi-jurisdictional angle, and clients benefit from the 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 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 industries 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.

August Debouzy is a solid team that is increasingly visible assisting clients with internal investigations and compliance inspections from 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.

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 its international network of offices.

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.

The firm has a well-regarded team with extensive experience acting before authorities and criminal courts on investigation matters. The law firm also assists with corruption, fraud and regulatory files, in addition to the design of compliance programmes. The practice frequently handles cases with cross-border components thanks to the firm's international network. Its client roster includes financial institutions and multinational companies. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

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.