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August Debouzy has one of the most comprehensive practices in France with all capacities to support international clients on compliance audits and risk mappings in accordance with French and International regulations, as well as on complex corporate investigations led by French and foreign regulators.

August Debouzy is increasingly involved in complex cross-border compliance and regulatory issues and is one of the only independent firms in the French market that interacts with international compliance authorities of this scale. In addition, the firm boasts strong capabilities in European compliance issues, in particular, through the support of Pierre Sellal, Senior Counsel and former French ambassador to the EU. The firm’s leadership in the market allows it to be at the forefront of pending legislation and effectively anticipate potential exposure to risks for its clients. Lawyers in the team are also regularly consulted by French and international governmental entities with regard to pending compliance-related legislation and drafting compliance and anti-corruption legislation for foreign States, including in Africa and in Eastern Europe.

The practice is primarily driven by the firm’s litigation team whose specialists in criminal liability, particularly in relation to fraud, corruption, and industrial accidents, regularly work alongside other practice teams, including finance/market regulatory, data protection, cybercrime, employment, and tax.

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What the Team is Known For

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.

À propos de l’équipe

August Debouzy dispose d’une équipe solide qui est de plus en plus visible pour aider les clients dans les enquêtes internes et les inspections par les autorités françaises. Le cabinet d’avocats a de solides compétences en matière de sanctions internationales, de devoir de vigilance et de programmes de conformité anti-corruption. L’équipe est notamment compétente dans les secteurs de la finance, de l’assurance, de la pharmacie et de l’énergie.

Strengths

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They are extremely good - they are very responsive, you can call them at any time and they will always help you.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

The firm's strength are their expertise, responsiveness, pragmatism and commitment. What’s more, the team are really nice, which is important.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

The service provided was of exceptional quality, given the context and the very tight deadlines. The firm has been able to continually mobilise the resources necessary to provide the support needed. 

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

I would highlight the team's industry knowledge and pragmatic approach and their excellent expertise in compliance topics. 

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

Je soulignerais la connaissance de l’industrie et l’approche pragmatique de l’équipe, ainsi que son excellente expertise en matière de conformité. 

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

Le service fourni était d’une qualité exceptionnelle, compte tenu du contexte et des délais très serrés. Le cabinet a été en mesure de mobiliser en permanence les ressources nécessaires.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

Ils sont extrêmement bons - ils sont très réactifs, vous pouvez les appeler à tout moment et ils vous aideront toujours.

Corporate Compliance & Investigations respondent
France

Les forces du cabinet sont son expertise, sa réactivité, son pragmatisme et son engagement. De plus, l’équipe est vraiment sympa, ce qui est important.

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France

Notable Practitioners

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Bernard Cazeneuve
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Bernard Cazeneuve
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Band 2

Bernard Cazeneuve is highly sought after for his expertise in compliance programme implementation, sanctions and duty of vigilance issues.

He has extensive technical expertise and provides personalised support.

Bernard Cazeneuve has exceptional business skills, an unrivalled strategic vision and good soft skills.

Bernard Cazeneuve est très recherché pour son expertise dans la mise en œuvre de programmes de conformité, les sanctions et les questions de devoir de vigilance.

Il a une grande expertise technique et offre un accompagnement personnalisé.

Bernard Cazeneuve possède des compétences commerciales exceptionnelles, une vision stratégique inégalée et de bonnes compétences relationnelles.

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Astrid Mignon Colombet
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Astrid Mignon Colombet
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Band 3

Astrid Mignon Colombet is an expert in anti-corruption, anti-bribery and international sanctions issues. She assists clients hailing from the energy and financial services sectors.

Astrid gives excellent advice on sensitive subjects.

Astrid Mignon Colombet est une experte de la lutte contre la corruption et des sanctions internationales. Elle assiste des clients issus des secteurs de l’énergie et des services financiers.

Astrid donne d’excellents conseils sur des sujets sensibles.

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Olivier Attias
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Olivier Attias
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Band 3

Olivier Attias is known for his advice on anti-corruption compliance programmes, duty of vigilance law and audits by the French Anti-Corruption Agency. He is especially experienced in matters pertaining to international sanctions.

He has been very effective in helping us to engage in a practical way with regulators.

He is very clear and able to be very detailed but also gives you an actual recommendation. He always provides good, practical advice using examples.

I have been working with Olivier for many years and I appreciate his rigour and intelligence.

Olivier Attias gives effective and pragmatic advice and has excellent interpersonal skills.

Olivier is very pragmatic, available, flexible and clear.

Olivier Attias est connu pour ses conseils en matière de programmes de conformité anticorruption, de devoir de vigilance et d’audits de l’Agence Française Anticorruption. Il est particulièrement expérimenté dans les questions relatives aux sanctions internationales.

Il est très clair et capable d’être très détaillé, mais il vous donne également une vraie recommandation. Il donne toujours de bons conseils pratiques à l’aide d’exemples.

Il a été très efficace pour nous aider à collaborer de manière efficace avec les organismes de réglementation.

Je travaille avec Olivier depuis de nombreuses années et j’apprécie sa rigueur et son intelligence.

Olivier est très pragmatique, disponible, flexible et clair.

Olivier Attias donne des conseils efficaces et pragmatiques et possède un excellent relationnel.

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Bernard Cazeneuve
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