Combining excellent compliance and WCC expertise, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP ‘s team is regularly retained by leading French and international banks as well as major corporations, especially active in the energy sector, and their executives. Managing a large caseload, the practice routinely handles sensitive corruption, tax fraud, bribery and money laundering cases led by the PNF. It also acts in cases concerning criminal consumer law and in the context of industrial accidents. Finally, the practice is also able to assist with investigations led by foreign prosecuting authorities (such as recently in Africa) or multilateral development banks. The highly regarded Jonathan Mattout led the practice. Of counsel Léonor Hennerick also deserves a mention.
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‘Calm, attentive team, good knowledge of global issues.'
‘High level technique. Remarkable team. Ability to collaborate with other teams on complex cases. Excellent knowledge of the PNF. ’
‘Jonathan Mattout is prudent, discreet, efficient, has excellent relations with clients and colleagues.’
‘One of the best teams in Paris, with an indisputable reputation for major compliance audits and AFA controls.'
‘Involved in many major files. Large workforce'.
‘Jonatjhan Mattout: charisma, courage, hard working.'
‘Expertise, competence, availability, responsiveness, very high level'.
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Practice head
Jonathan Mattout
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Léonor Hennerick