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Judicial Public Interest Agreement concluded between SURYS and the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office

On 8 July 2025, SAS Surys, a French company, entered into a Judicial Public Interest Agreement (CJIP) with the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) for acts of bribery of a foreign public official, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering of these offences. The Agreement provides for a €18,363,007 public interest fine and €3,770,000 in compensation to the Ukrainian State for the damages suffered. This article provides an overview of the background to the Agreement and the impact of its implementation.

Released on Jan 12, 2026

Mind your client: law firms must choose to be responsible gatekeepers

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted international legal service providers to shut down operations in Russia, marking a palpable shift in the sector. If law firms do not re-examine their ethical standards and the moral standing of their clients, regulators may do it for them.

Released on Apr 25, 2022