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Jeantet ‘s practice is a market’s reference for disciplinary and compliance audits conducted by the French banking and stock-market regulators (ACPR, AMF), notably in relation to anti-money laundering regulations. Financial institutions also regularly mandate the firm to assist with consumer banking litigation, while the team’s range of expertise also extends to banking and asset management regulatory advice. The practice is co-headed by the highly regarded Martine Samuelian  and  Olivier Lyon-Lynch .

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Testimonials

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  • ‘An expertise that is difficult to match in regulatory and AMF litigation and a very high-level team.'

  • ‘Martien Samuelian, a senior stateswoman: an exceptional experience. Julie Serrier: excellent professional, strong potential.’

  • ‘Martine Samuelian and her team have remarkable technical skills and their advice is always given in the client's interest.'

  • ‘Martine Samuelian and Alexandre Hassine: high technical skills and support in all circumstances’

  • ‘The team has excellent expertise in banking regulations and regulatory compliance audits. It demonstrates strong responsiveness and pragmatism.’

  • ‘The team is absolutely remarkable and is one of the most efficient in the market. Very high professionalism, and very keen sense of risks.'

  • ‘Rigour, responsiveness and technicality. Partners and associates are very involved and know how to respond to complex issues wisely, while considering the operational impacts of the proposed solutions.'

  • ‘Martine Samuelian's long experience and technical expertise are a major asset and provide real added value in the management of banking and financial law issues. '

Key clients

  • CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA
  • CIC
  • ABEILLE VIE
  • CIC SUD OUEST
  • TREEZOR

Work highlights

  • Advised Abeille Vie before the ACPR Enforcement Commission relating to the AML’s obligations.
  • Advised Treezor (a Société Générale’s subsidiary) before the ACPR Enforcement Commission relating to the AML’s obligations.
  • Advised Credit Mutuel Arkea on the acquisition of equity stakes in KYANEOS ASSET MANAGEMENT and KYANEOS GESTION.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martine Samuelian, Olivier Lyon Lynch

Other key lawyers

Alexandre Hassine, Julie Serrier