Criminal law
Over many years, BG2V’s teams have developed one of the most recognised practices in criminal law.
Our objective: to provide you with the best defence
Our teams assist and represent the firm’s clients at all stages of criminal proceedings: with investigative authorities (criminal police, public prosecutors’ offices), criminal courts (criminal investigations, police and criminal courts, assize courts), regulatory authorities and specialised courts (AMF, Sports Court, etc.).
Specifically, BG2V has developed a strong reputation in cases involving corporate and executive criminal liability, financial crimes, stock market offenses, environmental offenses, industrial accidents, as well as liability issues concerning Internet actors (illegal content, law enforcement, privacy data protection, etc.). BG2V is also highly regarded for its expertise in press law.
Testimonials
”BG2V defends individuals, company directors and large foreign fortunes facing allegations of various kinds: corruption, fraud, money laundering or embezzlement for acts committed in France or abroad. In particular, the team is involved in a major tax fraud case and several cases relating to the award of public contracts. The group also defends companies in criminal liability cases involving their food products. The team also handles defamation and illegal content issues on behalf of a number of digital platforms. The practice is co-led by Karim Beylouni and Julien Vernet.
Legal 500 ParisEdition 2024
”Karim is a high-quality lawyer who takes a global view of the issues facing his clients. He truly understands clients' issues beyond the law. Karim is skilled, strategic and knowledgeable.
ChambersEdition 2024
”BG2V handles a wide range of cases in defence of companies and their directors. The firm regularly acts in cases involving accusations of fraud, corruption, money laundering, in connection with acts committed both abroad and at home, and criminal labour law. It also defends foreign public figures under investigation in France. The firm has also developed recognised expertise in new technologies and cybercrime, enabling it to assist the most high-profile digital platforms with issues relating to the dissemination of illegal content (defamation, online hate, counterfeiting) and their relations with the French judicial and administrative authorities (judicial requisitions, letters rogatory, requests for removal). The firm also represents sports federations and clubs, as well as athletes. It was recently involved in a high-profile case of corruption in the sporting world. The practice is co-led by Karim Beylouni and Julien Vernet.
Legal 500 ParisEdition 2020
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