As economic criminal investigations increasingly extend across borders, corporate criminal defense can no longer be approached from a purely domestic perspective. Enhanced cooperation between prosecuting authorities, coordinated proceedings and the growing use of mutual legal assistance are reshaping the practice of white-collar criminal law.
Kiril Bougartchev, partner, and Jean-Mazeau, associate, examine these developments and their implications for companies and executives, who must now anticipate defense strategies conceived on an international scale.
An article co-written in the Guide Décideurs Contentieux et arbitrage 2025-2026, April 2026 edition.