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Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Jack Garden
15 January 2013
French advocates, like any other European lawyers, must actively detect and report money laundering activities
In its recent decision Michaud v France dated 6 December 2012 (Requête No.12323/11), the European Court of Human Rights (the “Court”) confirmed that French advocates, like any other lawyers authorised to practise within the European Member States, must comply with certain obligations aimed at effectively detecting and fighting against money laundering activities.
5 November 2012
French companies still have lessons to learn on corruption and fraud risks
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”)’s Working Group on Bribery recently urged France to tackle bribery, tighten laws and boost fines. It is “seriously concerned that, despite the very significant role of French companies in the international economy”, France has only secured 5 convictions since the bribery ban came into force in 2000.