Expertise

We advise regulated institutions on compliance with prudential requirements, the design of compliance and internal control frameworks, as well as the organization of their governance structure (roles and responsibilities of corporate bodies, key functions, and specialized committees).

Sloane assists regulated institutions in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring their executive officers, independent directors, and key function holders (role qualifications, competence and integrity, fit and proper assessments, and preparation of documentation submitted to regulatory authorities). We also advise governance bodies on structuring the delegation of authority, preventing conflicts of interest, and securing board mandates.

Sloane acts in the structuring, marketing, and distribution of financial and insurance products and services. We assist our clients in complying with European and French regulations (MiFID II, PRIIPs, SFDR, DDA, DORA, etc.), ensuring transparency in fees and retrocessions, and protecting clients. We assist them in developing innovative offerings (digitalization, platforms, blockchain, AI) and in adapting their contractual models. We advise our clients on their commercial practices (ensuring compliance of marketing materials and distribution channels), as well as in managing inspections, injunctions, and litigation proceedings (DGCCRF, DDPP).

The firm assists its clients in connection with audits, investigations, and enforcement proceedings conducted by national supervisory authorities (AMF, ACPR, CNS, DGCCRF, Customs, etc.). We prepare responses to requests for information, provide guidance during hearings, and manage communications with the authorities. In cases referred to the AMF’s Enforcement Committee, we provide a rigorous and strategic defense, whether the matter involves high-stakes reputational issues or unprecedented technical challenges.

We provide expertise on all matters related to AML/CFT, asset freezing, and international sanctions. Our services range from establishing internal procedures to training teams, including the handling of alerts, suspicious activity reports, and responses to regulators.

We assist our regulated clients in developing compensation policies that comply with European and national standards while incorporating their strategic goals and ESG policies. We also support them in engaging with stakeholders, including shareholders and regulators.

We assist our clients in designing compensation policies aligned with their strategy, governance, and transparency obligations (fixed, variable, deferred, and discretionary compensation; compensation in financial instruments; benefits in kind; pensions; etc.) in compliance with applicable regulations (Say on Pay, CRD, IFR/IFD, AIFM, UCITS, MiFID II, Solvency II, etc.). We oversee the internal approval process (compensation committee, board) and communication with stakeholders.

Sloane assists companies in the design, implementation, and rollout of employee stock ownership plans or long-term incentive plans in France and worldwide (management packages, stock options, free shares, RSUs, French BSPCEs, phantom shares, etc.). We also assist with capital increases reserved for company savings plan participants, either directly or through a employee savings mutu mutual fund (FCPE).

Employee savings plans (profit-sharing, incentive plans, company savings plan)

The firm advises companies on the implementation and development of employee savings plans (profit-sharing, incentive schemes, and company savings plans) with a focus on security and alignment with the company’s human resources policy. We also assist companies in managing their relationships with banks, insurers, brokers, custodians, management organizations, and employee representatives.

The firm advises companies on the design, implementation, and restructuring of their pension plans. It also provides guidance on the social, financial, and legal implications of terminating or modifying these plans, as well as in connection with mergers or business transfers.

The firm assists companies in negotiating, securing, and adapting their supplemental social protection plans, whether group or category-based (healthcare costs, major medical coverage, disability, incapacity, and death), as well as specific arrangements related to certain categories of employees or unilateral commitments.

We support our clients in all aspects of international mobility (labor law, social security contributions, taxation, and immigration) through our network of partner firms: audit, analysis of the employee’s situation, determination of status and compensation package, estimation of total employer cost, engagement letters, secondment, expatriation, review/implementation of policies, etc.

Sloane advises on corporate projects that shape the day-to-day running of companies and regulated entities, including internal reorganizations, group restructurings, changes in ownership, and business combinations and divestitures. The firm also handles governance adjustments related to these transactions, as well as updating the resulting documentation.

Our team handles matters related to the law governing publicly traded companies : Say on Pay, financial reporting, transparency requirements, corporate governance of publicly traded companies, management of conflicts of interest,etc.

The firm assists companies in defining their governance structures (board composition, functioning of specialized committees, roles of directors, prevention of conflicts of interest, etc.) as well as in adapting these structures—whether in response to defense-oriented considerations (anticipating litigation, reputational crises, etc.) or proactive initiatives (ESG, leadership, enhancing the capabilities of governance bodies, etc.).

Sloane advises both public and private companies on managing their relationships with shareholders, institutional investors, and stakeholders (including the preparation of General Meetings, sensitive communications, and the prevention of conflicts of interest).

The firm advises companies on the implementation and monitoring of their compliance programs, including anti-corruption measures, due diligence obligations, banking and financial compliance, whistleblowing, and ESG governance. We also assist clients in the event of investigations or inspections (AFA, AMF, ACPR, etc.).

Sloane assists executives and governing bodies in crisis situations : liability claims, internal investigations, shareholder pressure, internal control failures or sensitive communications. The firm develops integrated defense strategies that balance legal requirements, reputation risk management, and the maintenance of institutional trust.

Sloane advises publicly held and privately held companies, as well as regulated entities in the banking, insurance, and financial markets sectors, and their governance bodies on the legal, strategic, and political management of their executives.

We work alongside boards of directors, compensation committees, major shareholders, and legal departments on the most sensitive issues: appointment, status, compensation, powers, departure, succession, liability, and media and regulatory exposure.

Our approach is twofold: ensuring the legal soundness of decisions made, while also designing clear, strategic leadership trajectories that align with the company’s governance structure.

The firm assists companies in structuring executive appointments: negotiations, selection of the appropriate contractual arrangement, handling of situations involving the concurrent holding of multiple positions or the suspension of an employment contract, definition of terms of office, delineation of authority, management of conflicts of interest, and sector-specific compliance, if applicable, through dialogue with supervisory authorities.

Sloane reviews and structures executive compensation plans to ensure their legal compliance, shareholder legitimacy, and alignment with industry best practices. We assist companies in implementing complex compensation plans, designing and updating compensation policies, and addressing issues related to transparency and communication.

The firm advises executives on planning and implementing their departure: negotiating severance terms, severance pay, preserving deferred compensation (financial instruments, long-term incentives, pension plans, etc.), and managing strategic transitions. Sloane also assists with executive succession planning and ensuring continuity in governance.

The firm audits, structures, and ensures the legal validity of delegations of authority and signing authority within companies to guarantee their legal effectiveness and enforceability. In regulated environments or those highly exposed to criminal liability, clear delegation of authority is an essential tool for legal certainty and the protection of executives. Sloane ensures that these delegations align with corporate governance, are traceable, regularly updated, and comply with internal or industry-specific requirements.

The firm advises executives on their compliance obligations : conflicts of interest, ESG governance, harassment prevention, anti-corruption measures, due diligence, and non-financial reporting. Sloane helps them build a strong ethical foundation that ensures the internal and external credibility of their leadership.

Sloane handles disputes between executives and the company, shareholders, or regulators, including removal from office, failure to pay compensation, post-“Say on Pay” disputes, and disciplinary or media-related allegations, to defend her clients’ reputation and rights

Sloane provides expertise in the design, implementation, and oversight of AML/CFT frameworks for financial and non-financial sectors. The firm assists its clients in formalizing policies, drafting procedures, appointing responsible officers, and ensuring compliance with European requirements. Our approach integrates risk management, operational compliance, and the protection of institutional reputation. We support our clients in overhauling their compliance and internal control frameworks following an audit, an incident, or a regulatory order.

Sloane advises financial institutions and companies subject to national asset freeze measures and international sanctions. The firm assists with ensuring the compliance of internal systems, managing alerts, and resolving operational blockages. We also provide support in the event of regulatory interventions, requests for hearings, or litigation arising from these sanctions regimes.

Sloane assists its clients in connection with inspections and hearings conducted by regulatory authorities in the financial and non-financial sectors (ACPR, AMF, DGCCRF, Customs, etc.). We prepare responses to requests for information, provide guidance during hearings, and manage communications with the authorities.

When a case is referred to a sanctions committee, Sloane ensures the defense of its clients. The firm develops integrated strategies that balance procedural rigor with reputation protection. Our experience with regulators (ACPR, AMF, CNS, etc.) enables us to secure clients’ positions, mitigate penalties, and restore the authorities’ confidence.

Sloane designs and delivers customized training programs for executives and associates covering all AML/CFT requirements: customer due diligence, detection of suspicious transactions, asset freezing, reporting obligations, and coordination with TRACFIN. Our programs combine a legal framework with practical case studies and insights drawn from recent regulatory audits and decisions.

Sloane represents publicly and privately held companies, executives, shareholders, and banking, financial, and insurance institutions in all types of strategic business litigation. The firm acts as both plaintiff and defendant in civil and commercial courts.

The firm assists companies in compliance, investigation, or enforcement proceedings initiated by administrative and regulatory authorities (AMF, ACPR, AFA, DGCCRF, DDPP, Customs, etc.), including anti-corruption, AML/CFT, due diligence, internal reporting, best governance practices, and commercial practices. We assist our clients at every stage: internal audit, response strategy, defense during proceedings, and, if necessary, litigation.

We represent companies in disputes related to compensation and benefits before civil and commercial courts. We are also consulted to handle litigation involving corporate governance or disputes between corporate bodies.

Sloane gets involved as early as the audit phase to anticipate risks, guide discussions, and document the company’s positions. In the event of a tax reassessment, the firm handles the defense before the amicable appeals committee, labor courts, and courts of appeal.

Sloane represents companies, their executives, and senior managers in criminal proceedings related to business matters, including financial crimes, fraud, corruption, harassment, breaches of integrity, and labor law violations. The firm builds robust defense strategies that are coordinated with governance and crisis communication considerations.