Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP practice advises an elite group of international corporate clients. The team has a noted focal specialty on investigations and corruption-related issues in France, particularly in relation to the implementation of the Sapin II law requirements. In addition, matters such as CSR obligations, duty of vigilance, money laundering and sanctions issues all fall under their purview. The team also excels in relation to AFA-led inspections on the market. Practice head Jonathan Mattout acts for top-tier French and international companies, as well as their sector management, with a strong focus on energy clients and financial institutions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their professionalism and pragmatism stands out.’
- ‘I worked mainly with Rémi Jouaneton, who is very easy to work with. He knows how to understand how a company operates and makes a real effort to provide pragmatic, client-friendly solutions.’
- ‘Brilliant team, responsive and clear, and able to provide very practical, useful advice.’
- ‘The compliance team at HSF Kramer is unquestionably one of the most highly regarded in the Paris market. It handles the most high-profile matters while remaining discreet and modest.'
- ‘Jonathan Mattout is the key partner of this team, which he has led for several years now. He demonstrates an impressive work capacity and a genuine passion for both his work and his clients.'
- ‘The ability to combine compliance advisory work and compliance litigation, as well as white-collar litigation.'
Key clients
- Sonepar
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jonathan Mattout
Other key lawyers
Rémi Jouaneton; Léonor Hennerick