Admitted to practice in France and Germany, Salomé has extensive cross-border experience from her previous work at major US law firms in Paris and Berlin.
Salomé’s practice focuses on representing top tier companies and high net worth individuals in sensitive, high-stakes matters involving international Sanctions, fraud, corruption and money laundering. As a seasoned and highly versatile lawyer, she has deep substantive knowledge of various countries’ legal systems and regulatory regimes. Particularly active in the field of Sanctions, she regularly assists and represent individuals, organizations and major international conglomerates in this area of law. A number of the Sanctions‘ cases have involved bringing challenges before European Union authorities or filing license applications to EU Member States’ designated competent authorities. Salomé Lemasson has advised companies about how sanctions imposed on Russia may affect their activities and managing matters relating to Myanmar and Central Africa. Salomé also has expertise defending clients in investigations brought by multilateral development banks (MDBs), including representing large industrial conglomerates targeted by parallel World Bank and African Development Bank investigations into alleged fraud and corruption related to infrastructure projects in West Africa, South-East Asia and the Indian Ocean. Additionally, her experience in contentious matters also allows her to provide insightful compliance and regulatory advice to international businesses. Salomé has developed strong expertise in discrimination and whistleblowing cases, with a specific focus on sexual harassment and vulnerability. Salomé is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients, not only through her legal expertise but also by being a compassionate and supportive advocate during their difficult journeys. Salomé is a French native speaker, and also speaks English, Spanish and German.To find out more, contact Lexie Johnson on + 44 (0) 207 427 0801 or George Bennett on +44 (0)207 427 0807.