The compliance and investigations practice at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has demonstrable experience in assisting CAC 40 companies with AFA-led inspections, in addition to advising on mandates concerning anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions issues. Other key areas of expertise include assisting with the implementation of internal compliance policies, such as codes of conduct, risk mapping and whistleblowing policies, as well as representing clients in internal and government-initiated investigations. Praised as ‘an excellent lawyer and highly recognised in this arena’, Jonathan Mattout leads the team and covers the full range of compliance matters and sanctions issues, in addition to white-collar crime litigation.

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  • ‘A responsive team.’

  • ‘A competent, available and responsive team.’

  • ‘The lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills are particularly helpful with how businesses operate, particularly in terms of risk management, which is very valuable.’

  • ‘Jonathan Mattout is an excellent lawyer and highly recognised in this arena.’

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Jonathan Mattout

Other key lawyers

Rémi Jouaneton, Léonor Hennerick