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Corruption, misuse of corporate assets, insider trading, money laundering, and tax fraud: our team defends corporations, executives, and public figures whether they are under investigation, formally charged, or appearing as civil parties. Our lawyers represent clients before French criminal courts as well as foreign authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.K. Serious Fraud Office, working in close coordination with our network of international partner firms. 0 0 We support our clients through sensitive internal investigations and negotiate alternatives to prosecution, including guilty plea proceedings (comparution sur reconnaissance préalable de culpabilité) and negotiated settlements in corruption and environmental criminal matters. Our lawyers rank among the most experienced practitioners in France in the field of Judicial Public Interest Agreements (conventions judiciaires d’intérêt public, CJIP) and regularly lead negotiations with the National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (Parquet National Financier, PNF). ## *our*Interventions 0 0 ### (01) Offenses Against Integrity Corruption, influence peddling, unlawful taking of interests, favoritism, and misappropriation of public funds can expose executives to criminal liability and subject companies to severe penalties. We assist clients throughout every stage of proceedings, from investigation to trial, developing a rigorous defense strategy and maintaining constructive dialogue with prosecuting authorities. Each case requires a detailed analysis of contractual arrangements, financial flows, and business relationships, often with international dimensions. Our expertise draws on a thorough understanding of anti-corruption mechanisms and global compliance standards. ### (02) Economic Offenses Misuse of corporate assets, breach of trust, and fraud are criminal charges that may be brought in connection with management practices or transactions deemed fraudulent. We represent executives and companies before criminal courts, analyzing the alleged facts and building a defense tailored to each situation. Our approach focuses on contextualizing management decisions, demonstrating good faith, and preventing both financial and professional consequences. ### (03) Tax Criminal Law Tax fraud and money laundering of tax fraud expose companies to severe criminal penalties and significant tax reassessments. We assist clients throughout every stage of proceedings, from investigation to trial, by reviewing the accuracy of tax filings and developing a defense strategy tailored to each case. Each matter requires a technical understanding of tax structures, international financial flows, and applicable reporting obligations. We also represent executives facing personal criminal charges arising from tax management matters. This expertise combines mastery of tax law, deep knowledge of criminal procedures, and extensive experience in engaging with regulatory and prosecuting authorities. ### (04) Labor Criminal Law Unreported employment, illegal loan of labor, unlawful subcontracting, workplace accidents, moral or sexual harassment, and assault are all criminal offenses under labor law that may expose companies, executives, and employees to liability. We represent both corporate entities and individuals throughout criminal proceedings, carefully addressing the reputational and media risks associated with such cases. ### (05) Cyber Criminal Law Cybercrime, data breaches, attacks on information systems, and online fraud are rapidly increasing and require a swift, technically informed legal response. We assist companies and executives throughout criminal proceedings related to data security, hacking, or the disclosure of sensitive information. Each case demands a precise understanding of information systems, data protection obligations, and potential liabilities. We also represent victims of cyberattacks in pursuing legal action. Our expertise is supported by ongoing technological monitoring and close partnerships with forensic experts. ### (06) Environmental Criminal Law and ESG Litigation Pollution incidents, harm to biodiversity, climate-related offenses, and ESG violations expose companies, industrial groups, and executives to significant sanctions. We represent both corporate entities and individuals, taking into account remedial measures and the follow-up of related civil actions. Each case requires a detailed analysis of ESG regulatory obligations and careful management of reputational and media issues. Our team also negotiates environmental Judicial Public Interest Agreements (CJIP) with prosecuting authorities. Our criminal lawyers work closely with our environmental law specialists to provide an integrated and strategic defense. 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