Clifford Chance continues to maintain a strong compliance offering in France, operating comfortably across anti-bribery and anti-money-laundering topics as well as Sapin II compliance programmes and regulatory enforcement matters. Frequently acting in internal investigations, the team is jointly steered by Charles-Henri Boeringer, who has extensive experience assisting clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, and Thomas Baudesson, a key contact for commercial, stock market and product liability litigation. Other key names include Alice Dunoyer de Segonzac.
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- ‘Thomas Baudesson is an expert in white-collar crime and compliance. He is well-versed in international investigations and can communicate effectively with all levels of the company, from junior lawyers to the board of directors.’
- ‘In terms of compliance, one of this team's strengths lies in its ability to leverage its network. Regarding international sanctions, the team is highly expert and draws on its German, British, and American offices to provide comprehensive solutions to the issues.’
Key clients
- Airbus
- Amazon
- Crédit Agricole (CASA)
- Deezer
- L'Oréal
- Savencia
- TotalEnergies
- Vinci Energies
Work highlights
Advising Airbus on complex cross-border compliance and strategic risk matters, including EU sanctions, whistleblower claims, regulatory filings, and post-settlement obligations tied to the 2020 agreements with French, UK, and US authorities.
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Practice head
Charles-Henri Boeringer; Thomas Baudesson
Other key lawyers
Alice Dunoyer de Segonzac