We act for our public and private sector clients (CAC 40, ETI, SMEs) in all matters related to business ethics, in particular:
How can we help you?
Implementing or updating your risk mapping in project mode with the company’s internal risk manager (corruption risk, corporate sustainability due diligence risks, AML-CTF risks, etc.) and proposing an action plan.
Designing, implementing and reviewing internal policies and procedures (Ethics charters, Anti-Corruption policy, internal investigation procedure…), such as those imposed by Article 17 of the Sapin 2 law; preparation of the AFA questionnaire to secure the company and anticipate a possible audit by the authorities. Consulting with stakeholders and drafting the annual statement (CSDD). Updating the personal data processing register, carrying out a risk assessment and proposing an action plan, drafting personal data policies, etc.
Our firm has developed strong, recognized expertise in these areas and is labelled compliant with the 37002 ISO norm (whistleblowing management system) and with the 37008 ISO norm (internal investigation management system). Our firm is regularly called upon to investigate within companies, including on the recommendation of their usual legal counsel, whether following an internal alert or in parallel with legal proceedings (such as CJIP negotiations – the French equivalent to the US deferred prosecution agreement). The investigations entrusted to us cover a wide range of subjects: corruption, embezzlement, computer intrusion, harassment (moral or sexual), discrimination, etc. Our procedural expertise ensures that all evidence gathered (statements and documents) can be validly produced in court.
The firm provides customized training for Comex, boards of directors and company employees (onboarding, employees most at risk, etc.).
We assist our clients in designing and deploying the ethical component of their CSR system, as well as in drawing up their sustainability report and double materiality matrix.
We support internal teams in verifying the robustness of the systems deployed, their operational efficiency and their compliance with authorities’ expectations.
Governance review, drafting of delegations of authority, review of GDPR or contract clauses, advice on specific client issues in connection with compliance and business ethics in order to protect the organization, its legal representatives and employees.
We combine our compliance and litigation expertise to adopt the best defense strategy in the event of prosecution, including the possible negotiation of CJIPs (the French equivalent to the US deferred prosecution agreements).
With its strong expertise in risk prevention, the firm assists its clients in drawing up their business continuity plan.
Companies based in France are subject to international law and foreign legislation, such as the FCPA or UKBA, and need to master the issues at stake (application of the blocking law, the Hague Convention, international expert appraisals in Common Law proceedings, assistance in international litigation). William Feugère regularly acts as an expert in international proceedings, for example in England and Australia (e.g. in matters of unfair competition and the so-called “blocking statute” in Common Law proceedings).
