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# Bernard Cazeneuve

- Position Partner
- Email bcazeneuve@august-debouzy.com
- Phone Number +33145617950
- Languages English, French, German
- Location Paris
- Bar Paris Bar

## Practice Areas

- [Compliance and Investigations](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/compliance-and-investigations/)
- [ESG](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/esg/)
- [European Law](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/european-law/)
- [Governance and Corporate Law](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/governance-and-corporate-law/)
- [Product Compliance and Safety](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/expertise/product-compliance-and-safety/)

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## Biography

Bernard Cazeneuve mainly focuses on international compliance and brings with him in-depth knowledge of business ethics issues, corporate governance, and internal and international requirements in relation to the corporate duty of care (devoir de vigilance).

Through his government or parliamentary functions and duties, Bernard Cazeneuve was involved in the drafting of national and European legislative provisions on the prevention of, and fight against, corruption as well as on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. He has therefore gained extensive European and international expertise in these matters.

> Mr. Cazeneuve has a level of competence and a vision of the objective to be achieved, which are unrivalled. He is exceptional to work with.
> 
>  Chambers and Partners France 2026

> Bernard possesses a rare analytical finesse on the market.
> 
>  Chambers and Partners France 2026

## Background

- Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux
- Post-graduate degree (Maîtrise) in Public Law, University of Caen Basse Normandie

## *Rankings and* **Recognition**

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- (01)Best Lawyers 2027 - France Litigation / Arbitration / White-Collar Crime The Best Lawyers in France
- (02)Chambers and Partners 2026 Corporate Compliance & Investigations Band 1
- (03)Legal 500 2026 - France Compliance TIER 1

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