Clifford Chance has extensive experience managing high-stakes international corruption, money laundering and tax fraud cases, but can also deal with a wider variety of cases including securities offences. The team stands out for its ability to handle complex cross-border cases involving other foreign investigation authorities, and is among the Paris-based firms that have signed the most deferred prosecution agreements (CJIP) with the PNF on behalf of its clients – in 2023 it concluded two more very sizeable ones. Its enforcement expertise goes-in-hand with strong internal investigation and compliance know-how. The team acts for leading corporations as well as many leading French and international banks, and can also assist individuals. Heads of practice Thomas Baudesson and Charles-Henri Boeringer are excellent. They are supported by counsel Alice Dunoyer de Segonzac.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong expertise in complex cross border situation. Very broad skill set in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘Charles-Henri Boeringer has very strong technical skills and the ability to address complex situations as well as a very broad network and experience resulting in high value added advice. Outstanding client relationships and problem solving attitude.’
‘Good listening skills and availability.’
‘Very good expertise in criminal law, very good ability to understand issues involved. ’
Key clients
- Airbus
- Unilabs France
- Crédit Suisse
- Bank of China
- Technip Energies
Work highlights
- Assisted Airbus in a cross-border investigation involving the French Parquet National Financier, the UK Serious Fraud Office, the US Department of Justice and the US Department of State.
- Advised Unilabs France in the negotiation and conclusion of a CJIP with the PNF on tax fraud related issues.
- Advised Credit Suisse in a settlement following a criminal investigation pertaining to undeclared assets deposited in its accounts between 2005 and 2012.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Baudesson, Charles-Henri Boeringer