The firm provides comprehensive and tailored legal expertise across several essential areas, with the protection of fundamental rights at the core of its practice. In the field of human rights, it handles a wide range of cases, including discrimination, substandard housing, harassment, police violence, violations of freedom of expression, as well as claims brought against the State for breaches of the reasonable time requirement or other systemic failures of the justice system.
The firm also has strong expertise in international human rights litigation, appearing before the European Court of Human Rights, United Nations human rights bodies (including the Human Rights Committee and the Committee Against Torture), and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This enables it to offer comprehensive and appropriate representation in cases with a transnational dimension or requiring international remedies.
The firm additionally conducts strategic litigation, using individual cases as a means to advance jurisprudence, strengthen fundamental rights standards, or highlight systemic issues. This approach, pursued on behalf of individuals as well as associations, relies on a detailed analysis of legal and societal challenges to maximise the impact of each action.
Together, these interventions reflect the firm’s unwavering commitment to defending and promoting fundamental rights, which it views as the cornerstone of an effective rule of law and a justice system accessible to all.
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CRIMINAL LAW
The firm has strong expertise in criminal law, supporting its clients at every stage of the proceedings. It intervenes in immediate appearance hearings, before the Court of Assizes, in applications for sentence adjustments or conditional release, as well as in any appeals relating to degrading or inhumane conditions of detention. The firm also handles cases involving serious or complex offences, ensuring a rigorous defence tailored to the specific challenges of each situation.
This expertise naturally extends to international criminal law, a field in which the firm is authorised to act in proceedings involving allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide. It represents victims, witnesses, or accused persons before specialised jurisdictions, including international or hybrid mechanisms. In this context, the firm has a thorough command of international humanitarian law, essential for analysing and qualifying violations committed in situations of armed conflict and for implementing appropriate remedies at both the national and international levels.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
The firm has developed a strong and committed practice in environmental law, built on an in-depth understanding of the legal mechanisms designed to protect ecosystems and respond to harm caused to the living world. It works alongside citizens, associations, collectives and engaged stakeholders to defend natural environments and prevent serious environmental damage.
The firm notably brings legal actions to protect endangered species and fragile ecosystems, using the legal tools available to challenge development, exploitation or infrastructure projects that pose environmental risks. It also initiates proceedings in cases of pollution, whether involving industrial discharges, ecosystem degradation or breaches of environmental and regulatory obligations.
A significant part of its work consists of acting against companies responsible for environmental harm, particularly within the framework of the duty of vigilance, which requires large corporations to identify, prevent and mitigate serious risks linked to their activities, those of their subsidiaries, or their supply chains. The firm assists clients in actions seeking to hold French or foreign companies accountable for environmental damage, whether through formal notices, civil litigation, administrative challenges, or strategic actions supported by NGOs or local associations.
Through this rigorous and committed approach, the firm also provides legal assistance to environmental defenders, supporting them in administrative, judicial or criminal proceedings when their advocacy exposes them to risks or pressure.
This practice reflects a vision deeply rooted in the protection of human rights and the environment, combining legal precision, strategic litigation, and a firm commitment to advancing an effective ecological transition.
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CSR ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
The firm believes that protecting human rights and the environment is only possible through close collaboration with businesses.
With this commitment in mind, we have developed a dedicated range of services for organisations seeking to meet ESG and ethical compliance requirements. Drawing on extensive experience in responsible governance, we support companies in implementing frameworks that align with national and international standards — from risk assessments and diagnostics to the drafting or updating of internal policies (codes of conduct, ethical procedures, anti-corruption measures, whistleblowing systems).
We also provide end-to-end support to help organisations comply with their legal obligations, including the duty of vigilance and the protection of human rights throughout their value chain. Our training and awareness programmes further strengthen the ethical culture of leadership teams and operational staff.
The firm also has recognised expertise in internal investigations, especially in cases involving harassment, discrimination or psychosocial risks. Acting independently and impartially, we conduct interviews, analyse the facts, identify potential breaches and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
This rigorous and confidential approach helps organisations meet their legal duties, prevent disputes, and ensure the fair and professional handling of sensitive situations.
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