Corporate Compliance & Investigations
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
Contact number
+33 1 4405 5252Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Savencia on the review of its compliance programme and risk mapping.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is an excellent law firm, best in class in terms of advice and the availability of partners and resources."
"The team has a good understanding of the needs of our company and takes an approach that is relevant to us."
"Clifford Chance are very competent and have a good European network."
"Clifford Chance is an excellent law firm, best in class in terms of advice and the availability of partners and resources."
"The team has a good understanding of the needs of our company and takes an approach that is relevant to us."
"Clifford Chance are very competent and have a good European network."
Notable Practitioners
Charles-Henri Boeringer is noted for his experience in internal investigations and joins the top band this year. He additionally advises on anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance programmes, as well as international sanctions matters. He acts for an impressive roster of French and international corporate clients.
"Charles-Henri Boeringer is business-oriented, flexible, available and competent."
"He knows his clients very well and he is a top lawyer. He is competent, always looking for a solution, and he delivers true advice."
"He is very reactive and gives very accurate legal advice."
"Charles-Henri Boeringer is very knowledgeable and very strategic."
Thomas Baudesson is a leading practitioner with experience in large-scale, cross-jurisdiction internal investigations. He also assists with compliance programme reviews and risk assessments.
"Thomas Baudesson has the ability to understand key issues immediately in a case and can rally experts around to support."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
France