August Debouzy maintains a robust compliance and investigations practice, acting for domestic and international clients on compliance audits and risk mappings, with demonstrable experience in corporate investigations led by French and foreign regulators. Key sectors of expertise include military and defence, aerospace, banking and finance, tobacco, pharmaceuticals and energy. The ‘top-class’ Bernard Cazeneuve, who handles business ethics issues, corporate governance matters and mandates concerning corporate duty of vigilance, leads the team alongside Astrid Mignon Colombet, who ’stands out for her dynamism and knowledge of compliance’, and the ‘top-notch’ Olivier Attias. Senior associate Anaïs Coviaux, who ’possesses an exceptional level of expertise in the nuances of French regulatory compliance, particularly in the realm of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering’, is another key contact in the group.

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‘A very responsive team, with precise, clear responses adapted to the client's needs.’
‘Bernard Cazeneuve is top class. He has extraordinary mastery of the subject matter, and it is very reassuring to use his advice.’
‘Astrid Mignon Colombet stands out for her dynamism and knowledge of compliance.’
‘Olivier Attias is practical and business-oriented.’
‘Astrid Mignon Colombet's expertise and perspective on the subject are appreciable.’
‘Anaïs Coviaux possesses an exceptional level of expertise in the nuances of French regulatory compliance, particularly in the realm of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. Her ability to dissect complex legal frameworks and provide practical, actionable advice truly sets her apart.’
‘Olivier Attias is top-notch on sanctions advice.’
‘Exceptional, responsive and agile.’

Work highlights

Advising a pharmaceutical group on the implementation of its anti-corruption compliance programme under Article 17 of the Sapin II law, and on its preparation for a potential audit by the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA).
Advising a financial institution on the preparation of a global benchmark of all anti-corruption legislation in jurisdictions where the company has cross-border activities.
Advising and assisting a leader in the energy sector with the day-to-day management of export-control and sanctions issues with its counter-parties, suppliers and intermediaries.

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