The Guide to Sanctions, 2024
Practical Applications of International Sanctions and Export Controls in France

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What position to adopt with prosecuting authorities in response to allegations of corruption?

A company is informed during the course of a search of its premises that a preliminary investigation has been initiated following allegations of corruption against it in one of the countries where it operates and that other prosecuting authorities around the world are investigating the same facts.

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Accouting potential moves by enforcement authorities to coordinate responses and minimize exposure

Working in coordination with client teams and outside counsel globally to build the best possible strategy and preserve the client's interests. All jurisdictions and local laws are considered thoroughly, engaging local authorities responds to carefully crafted steps.

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How can you ensure that your compliance program is reliable?

A company with global operations has been sanctioned by the World Bank and has appointed a monitor in cooperation with the World Bank to evaluate its compliance program and report its conclusions to the World Bank.

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A monitorship as a value-added experience for the company

A compliance system is about creating value for the company and its stakeholders. The firm teams up with management and goes the extra mile to understand the business and speak to what matters for the company.

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What to do when receiving a whistleblower report?

A publicly traded IT company receives an alert from one of its former employees in the context of settlement negotiations, reporting fraud and financial operations financed by the company for the exclusive benefit of its director.

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An internal investigation to cast away any doubt

As top management’s role was put into question, we set up an investigation team and governance that secured its independence. By a carefully crafted work plan and reporting lines including to independent board members the firm was able to deliver a reliable investigation report.

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How can you ensure that your compliance program is reliable?

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A monitorship as a value-added experience for the company

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How should one respond to the introduction of a criminal investigation and to intrusive investigative acts?

A company is being examined in the context of an investigation in which both the company and its directors are accused of breach of trust and tax fraud laundering.

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Prepare for enforcement action

Prepare for a dawn raid, anticipate investiagtive steps, preserve evidence, educate employees involved and key personnel as to applicable rules. Also, understand the facts and engage with enforcement authorities to tailor the defense strategy.

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What position to adopt with prosecuting authorities in response to allegations of corruption?

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Tailoring local responses to a global threat

We worked with our client to anticipate enforcement action around the world, civil, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment litigation as well as the effects of treaties, local laws and blocking statutes. Preparation contained legal and business exposure.

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News

12 December 2025

Towards a French Legislative Framework for Internal Investigations

Following on from the report by the Club des juristes, co-authored by Raphaël Gauvain and Stéphane de Navacelle, the French...

Analysis

12 January 2026

Clarifications on attorney-client privilege and the prerogatives of the judicial judge in tax matters

In a ruling dated 8 October 2025, the French Court of Cassation clarified the scope of attorney-client privilege, the judge’s...

Event

9 January 2026

When assets are frozen: international sanctions and the legal labyrinth

A round-table discussion organised during the AIJA 2026 French-speaking conference in Luxembourg, with Laurent Cloquet, Frances Jenkins, Charles Meteaut and...

Publication

8 December 2025

National plan to fight corruption 2025-2029: a strengthened and ambitious framework

For the International Review of Compliance and Business Ethics, Vincent Filhol and Juliette Mourgues discuss the French government's adoption of...

Video

16 May 2024

Anticorruption initiatives in Latin America: Lessons from the last decade (webinar)

To contribute to the Latin America and Caribbean Weeks event, organised by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs...

Podcast

21 July 2022

Vigilance: reforms suggested by compliance professionals

Simplification of the legal framework, exemption from criminal liability, better coordination of litigation, a future authority responsible for the duty...

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