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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.