French National Assembly Advances Legal Protections for In-House Counsel
As a leading industrialised nation, France must address its current lack of protection for in-house legal advice. This deficiency has put French companies in a challenging position, making them less effective in addressing potential corruption and, furthermore, has put French companies at a disadvantage in the face of international economic competition. It has exposed them to extraterritorial standards and has brought a risk of having their strategic information exploited during litigation, in particular where the legal departments of their international counterparts enjoy broader protection....
12 July, 2023 Legal Developments