
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP‘s practice combines excellent compliance, ethics and WCC expertise with a wealth of experience in various sectors such as IT, cryptocurrency, manufacturing and energy. The team has a track record in handling PNF-led investigations and subsequent trials linked to money laundering, corruption and fraud accusations, while also regularly acting in matters linked to companies’ overseas operations (Africa, Asia, South America). Practice head Jonathan Mattout is well versed across the full range of white-collar crime, with his portfolio extending to advise on sanctions violations. Léonor Hennerick is also recommended.
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- ‘The best of full-service law combined with expertise in French criminal law.’
- ‘Jonathan Mattout: an expert in his field, discreet, reliable and pleasant. He has surrounded himself with the right people.’
- ‘A remarkable, cohesive and complementary team’
- ‘Jonathan Mattout: remarkable team spirit, serious, reliable, and highly competent. He is completely trustworthy.’
- ‘A structured team with experienced partners and associates.’
- ‘Excellent team led by Jonathan Mattout, surrounded by very good colleagues.’
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Jonathan Mattout
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Léonor Hennerick
