Showcasing demonstrable expertise across the military and defence, aerospace, banking and finance, tobacco, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors, the ‘innovative, pragmatic and efficient’ team at August Debouzy advises on compliance audits and risk mappings, in addition to assisting clients in corporate investigations led by French and foreign regulators. Eminent practitioner Bernard Cazeneuve continues to handle business ethics issues, corporate governance and duty of vigilance mandates, while Olivier Attias focuses on compliance, white-collar crime, and financial disputes, with particular experience in economic sanctions and export control regulations. Cazeneuve and Attias lead the team alongside Astrid Mignon Colombet, who ‘stands out’ for her prowess in criminal defense cases, and Valérie Munoz-Pons, who advises on compliance matters in relation to the deployment of French regulations. Anaïs Coviaux assists clients with the implementation of compliance programmes, in addition to investigations and audits, and is another key contact in the group.

Clifford Chance maintains a market-leading offering, assisting clients with the implementation of compliance programmes relating to anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and anti-competitive behaviours, in addition to conducting due diligence reviews, regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations. Other key areas of expertise include advising on EU, UK and US sanction mandates. Practice co-leader Thomas Baudesson stands out for his experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional litigation and enforcement cases arising out of the financial, automotive and aeronautical sectors, while team co-head Charles-Henri Boeringer advises on matters concerning fraud, corruption, money laundering and market abuse offences. Other key contacts in the group include Dominique Laymand, who is noted for her expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, and Alice Dunoyer de Segonzac.

Counting domestic and international corporates among its key roster of clients, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP handles the gamut of corruption mandates and investigations, particularly in relation to the implementation of the Sapin II law requirements, in addition to money laundering and sanctions matters. The ‘responsive team’ is noted for its prowess in internal and government-initiated investigations, and remains active on high profile AFA-led inspections. ‘Experienced, responsive and always available’, practice leader Jonathan Mattout advises on the full range of compliance mandates, from anti-corruption and anti-money laundering to sanctions and corporate sustainability due diligence, with additional experience in investigations and white-collar crime litigation. Mattout is ably supported by Rémi Jouaneton and Léonor Hennerick.

Well placed to collaborate with its US offices on multijurisdictional mandates, the ‘competent and business oriented’ at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP handles a broad range of matters, from compliance with anti-corruption, economic sanctions and export controls to anti-money laundering, data protection and ESG considerations, in addition to internal and regulatory investigations. ‘Experts in compliance’, Anne Gaustad and Marie-Agnès Nicolas jointly lead the team; Gaustad assists clients in conducting anti-corruption compliance reviews and risk assessments, internal investigations, third-party due diligence, and designing and implementing risk-based corporate compliance programmes, while Nicolas’ practice covers anti-corruption compliance, business and human rights, economic sanctions and export controls, ethics and corporate governance issues. ‘A recognised expert in compliance’, Nicolas Tollet is praised for his ‘efficiency, responsiveness and availability’. Jan Dunin-Wasowicz left the firm in October 2024.

Noted for its expertise across the energy, financial services, transport, technology and healthcare sectors, the ‘knowledgeable, pragmatic and adaptable’ team at Norton Rose Fulbright advises on matters concerning business ethics, fraud prevention, anti-corruption, sanctions and export controls, compliance programmes and audits, in addition to whistleblowing cases and internal and government-led investigations. Christian Dargham leads the practice and stands out for his experience in business ethics and investigations involving corruption, fraud and international sanctions. Rita Nader-Guéroult is praised for her ‘in-depth expertise in compliance issues’ and Solène Sfoggia advises on ethics, anticorruption, human rights and fraud prevention mandates.

Counting multinationals, financial institutions and large corporates among its key roster of clients, the team at A&O Shearman stands out for its prowess in white-collar crime and regulatory enforcement investigations, spanning fraud, market abuses, anti-corruption and sanctions issues, with notable expertise in high-profile tax evasion and money laundering investigations in France and across Europe. Denis Chemla handles criminal litigation and regulatory defence cases, while Dan Benguigui is noted for his expertise in the banking and financial services sectors. Chemla and Benguigui jointly lead the practice alongside Hippolyte Marquetty, who assists clients in criminal cases, with additional experience in the implementation of compliance programmes, matters concerning duty of vigilance and whistleblowing.

Boutique firm Bougartchev Moyne Associés advises on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering mandates, in addition to implementing compliance programmes, due diligence and assisting in compliance audits undertaken by the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA). The ‘responsive, attentive and friendly’ team is collectively led by Kiril Bougartchev, Emmanuel Moyne and Geoffroy Goubin. Bougartchev represents clients in regulatory cases before the French Financial Markets Authority, the AFA and the French Prudential Supervisory Authority, while Moyne provides ‘clear and reliable guidance’ in internal investigations, assisting clients with the design and implementation of internal procedures and Goubin handles white-collar crime mandates. Edward Huylebrouck left the firm.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton showcases demonstrable experience in the enforcement of anti-corruption matters, in addition to assisting clients in conducting cross-border risk assessments and designing anti-corruption compliance programmes. Other key areas of expertise include anti-money laundering, economic sanctions and audits conducted by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. ‘A star in the making’, practice co-leader Guillaume de Rancourt handles global investigations and compliance matters, particularly in relation to anti-money laundering, anti-corruption and sanctions issues. Other team leaders include Jean-Yves Garaud, Amélie Champsaur and Delphine Michot.

Noted for its expertise across the banking and finance, industrial, retail, transport and energy sectors, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. showcases prowess in conducting internal investigations, involving issues such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, duty of vigilance and breach of international sanctions, in addition implementing compliance programmes. ‘Professional, expert and pragmatic’, Sophie Scemla frequently assists domestic and international clients with the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes in line with Sapin II, with additional experience in compliance audits led by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. Scemla leads the ‘efficient and knowledgeable’ team alongside Bruno Quentin, who advises in anti-corruption mandates, and Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry.

The practice at Jones Day is well placed to leverage the firm’s international footprint when handling multi-jurisdictional mandates, from implementing anti-corruption compliance programmes in accordance with Sapin II and sanctions issues to internal investigations and inspections conducted by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. ‘An exceptional lawyer’, Bénédicte Graulle leads the team and is noted for her experience in internal investigations, in addition to the implementation of compliance programmes, focusing on anti-corruption, market abuse and money laundering. Praised as ‘simply brilliant’, Jérémy Attali is another key contact in the group.

Noëlle Lenoir Avocats advises on a broad range of mandates, from the design and implementation of compliance programmes to conducting internal investigations triggered by whistleblowing, in addition to reviewing and drafting internal policies and procedures. The team is noted for its expertise across the banking and finance, energy and telecoms sectors. Noëlle Lenoir, who ‘stands out for her experience acquired during an exceptional career’, is the key point of contact.

In September 2024, the ‘technical team’ at Antonin Lévy & Associés A.A.R.P.I. moved to Paul Hastings LLP, strengthening its expertise in matters concerning white-collar crime, compliance and investigations, particularly those carried out by multilateral development banks. The practice is well placed to conduct audits of compliance programmes, in addition to representing clients in French anti-corruption audits and internal investigations involving corruption and ethics-related issues. Key contacts in the group include Antonin Lévy, who maintains a track record in handling tax fraud, money laundering, anti-corruption and international sanctions mandates, white-collar crime expert Ophélia Claude and Joris Monin de Flaugergues, who specialises in internal investigations.

Commended as ‘dynamic and responsive’, the team at Adaltys Avocats continues to assist clients with the implementation of compliance programmes, covering anti-corruption, anti-bribery, ethics and anti-money laundering, with additional experience in handling data privacy compliance matters. Noted for its expertise across the transport, energy and telecoms sectors, the practice is also well positioned to assist in internal investigations. Sylvie Le Damany, who has experience in governance audits and mapping ethical risks, jointly leads the team alongside Edouard Lemoalle, who counts IT suppliers, telecoms operators and automobile manufacturers among his key roster of clients.

Praised for its ‘expertise, responsiveness and innovation’, Baker McKenzie assists clients with the design and implementation of compliance programmes, spanning anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, in addition to international sanctions issues, whistleblowing policies and internal and cross-border investigations. Managing partner and practice leader Eric Lasry advises on matters concerning anti-bribery, anti-corruption and whistleblowing, with additional experience in assisting with audits launched by the French Anti-Corruption Agency and leading internal investigations.

Noted for its expertise in anti-corruption issues, Bredin Prat advises on matters concerning the breach of the duty of integrity and procedures relating to the duty of vigilance, in addition to internal anti-money laundering procedures and internal investigations. Eric Dezeuze jointly leads the practice alongside Guillaume Pellegrin, who assists clients subject to a control of the French Anti-Corruption Agency, with additional experience in handling duty of vigilance mandates.

Praised for its ‘expertise and responsiveness’, the ‘efficient team’ at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés handles a broad range of anti-corruption mandates, from the implementation of compliance programmes to internal investigations, in addition to international economic sanctions and export control matters. Matthieu Dary advises clients across the cosmetics, luxury goods, media and real estate sectors on their compliance with Sapin II, while Pierrick Le Goff assists with the deployment and enhancement of compliance programmes. Other key contacts in the group include Thierry Titone and François Zocchetto.

DLA Piper stands out for its experience in internal investigations, in addition to assisting clients with the risk prevention and implementation of compliance programmes, covering anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and duty of vigilance. Practice leader Fabien Ganivet counts companies across the life sciences, aviation and automotive sectors among his key roster of clients, and assists with the implementation and strengthening of compliance programmes, covering governance, code of conduct, risk mapping, whistleblowing and internal controls.

Noted for its expertise across the banking and finance, transport, energy, real estate and retail sectors, the team at Foley Hoag was strengthened by the arrival of practice leader Olivier Dorgans from Ashurst LLP in October 2024. Dorgans advises on matters concerning economic sanctions and export controls, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, in addition to ESG issues and duty of vigilance. Other key contacts in the group include Paul Charlot and Camille Mayet.

Strengthened by the arrivals of Jean-Pierre Picca and Jean-Lou Salha from White & Case LLP in January 2024, the team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP represents financial institutions in corporate investigations, with additional expertise in matters concerning anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing. An expert in financial investigations, Picca jointly leads the practice alongside Arthur Dethomas, who has experience in internal investigations and assists with the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes. Salha advises on compliance issues related to anti-bribery and anti-money laundering regulations, while Christelle Coslin handles the drafting, review and implementation of compliance programmes.

Showcasing expertise across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, financial services and telecoms industries, the team at Latham & Watkins continues to be active in handling internal investigations involving anti-corruption, antitrust and employment issues, in additional to advising on international sanctions and data privacy matters. Fabrice Fages leads the practice and maintains a track record in cross-border internal investigations, while Elise Auvray assists on a range of compliance mandates, in addition to data privacy and white-collar crime cases. Fages and Auvray form a ‘great’ team.

According to clients, Mayer Brown’s ‘responsiveness is exceptional and its expertise is undeniable’. The team acts for a range of domestic and foreign publicly-listed companies on matters concerning anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions, export controls and duty of care, in addition to corporate sustainability and other ESG compliance requirements. Joining the team in September 2023, Edouard Gergondet was promoted to partner in July 2024 and showcases ‘superb expertise’ in sanctions, export controls and anti-money laundering mandates. Gergondet jointly leads the practice alongside antitrust and competition expert Nathalie Jalabert-Doury.

The ‘competent and responsive’ team at UGGC Avocats handles a broad range of matters concerning anti-corruption, ethical obligations and compliance issues associated with public procurement contracts, in addition to compliance with data protection regulations. Public law expert Thierry Dal Farra leads the team alongside Corinne Khayat, who advises on competition mandates and GDPR compliance issues. Anne-Marie Pecoraro ‘offers a high level of expertise in matters, combined with an excellent strategic mind’, while Michel Ponsard and Malka Marcinkowski are praised as ‘knowledgeable, experienced and great to work with’.

White & Case LLP represents clients in domestic and cross-border investigations, with additional experience in anti-corruption mandates, advising on the design and drafting of internal procedures and schemes of delegation of authority within companies. Kami Haeri leads the team and assists companies in investigations conducted by French and foreign regulators. Haeri acts for clients across the financial services, technology, media and manufacturing sectors.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner assists with the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes and whistleblowing procedures, in addition to conducting compliance audits and advising on matters in relation to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Constantin Achillas assists with investigations conducted by the French Anti-Corruption Agency, with additional experience in handling sanctions issues and ESG mandates. Achillas leads the team alongside Elodie Valette, Julie Catala Marty and Philippe Métais.

The ‘competent, pragmatic and efficient’ practice at public law boutique Fleurus Avocats showcases demonstrable expertise in the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes and is well placed to assist clients during audits of the French Anti-Corruption Agency. The ‘close-knit team’ is led by founding partner Fleur Jourdan, who ‘has established herself as a leading adviser in Paris’ and is a key contact to the firm’s roster of public institutions and private companies.

The ‘innovative team’ at Novlaw Avocats handles a broad range of mandates, from whistleblowing claims and related internal investigations to the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes and data privacy issues. Praised as an ‘entrepreneurial lawyer’, Samuel Guetta leads the team and is noted for his expertise in anti-corruption compliance, investigations and risk management matters, in addition to data protection. Guetta is ably supported by Alizée Dill.

Noted for its track record in conducting internal investigations, often in collaboration with the firm’s US offices, the team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP handles mandates concerning anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, duty of vigilance, data protection and consumer protection. Practice leader Eric Russo is praised for his ‘strong expertise’ in conducting internal investigations involving anti-corruption and internal fraud issues, as well as assisting with the design and implementation of corporate compliance systems.

Counting international companies, SMEs, French subsidiaries of multinationals, public bodies and associations among its key roster of clients, the practice at VIGO Cabinet d'Avocats advises on anti-corruption issues under the Sapin II law, in addition compliance with data protection regulations. Emmanuel Daoud handles compliance matters and internal investigations, as well as criminal law mandates and personal data protection issues, and jointly leads the team alongside Dalia Boudjellal, whose expertise spans the prevention of breaches in business ethics, compliance with the Sapin II law, due diligence and ESG.