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Specialized in criminal law
Charles Bruguière holds a Master's degree in Business Law and a Master II in Financial Criminal Law from the University of Cergy-Pontoise / ESSEC. After several positions alongside prosecutors and investigating magistrates, Charles Bruguière developed deep expertise in criminal procedure, the field in which he chose to specialize. He intervenes at every stage of criminal proceedings before the criminal courts (Correctional Courts and Assize Courts) as well as before regulatory authorities (Financial Markets Authority, Tax Administration) and disciplinary bodies.
Charles Bruguière has also developed an advisory practice abroad, assisting several governments in modernizing criminal legislation and ensuring respect for fundamental rights.
This work has taken him to several African countries to audit courts and detention facilities, allowing him to advise States on the key legislative directions in criminal law and human rights.
As a general rule, Charles Bruguière prioritizes listening and acts with constant humanity.
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Our specialties
Mr. Charles Bruguière assists his clients in all criminal and disciplinary proceedings, at every stage, and before all jurisdictions in mainland France, the French overseas territories, and abroad.
He has developed particular expertise in the specialized branches of criminal law, namely:
- Business criminal law
- Financial criminal law
- Environmental criminal law
- Urban planning / construction criminal law
- Medical criminal law
- International criminal law
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All you need to know about a criminal defense attorney
A criminal defense attorney dedicates their practice to criminal law and appears before correctional and criminal courts to defend clients facing prosecution.
Criminal law has evolved significantly and now covers complex offenses tied to specialized areas such as economic activities, corporate life, the environment, and urban planning / construction.
Criminal procedure has likewise become more complex, so a criminal defense attorney must analyze procedural compliance with the utmost rigor.
Mr. Charles Bruguière is a criminal defense attorney intervening across all areas of criminal law and procedure.
To deliver operational solutions to every situation our clients face, our team offers expertise in:
- General criminal law and criminal procedure
- Criminal law (assize)
- Business criminal law
- Financial criminal law
- Environmental criminal law
- Urban planning and construction criminal law
- Health criminal law
- Labor criminal law
- Industrial activities (unintentional offenses)
- Cybercrime
- Personal data protection
The constant evolution of the law and the complexity of criminal procedure require that the attorney handling these cases have sufficient expertise to properly advise their client.
A criminal defense attorney must also be highly responsive and available to provide assistance from the very start of police custody, or as soon as appointed by the client.
Flexibility is essential: a criminal attorney may step into a case mid-procedure, taking over from previous counsel or after proceedings have concluded.
Within a very short time, they must ensure that legal formalities have been respected and rebuild a coherent defense strategy.
Mr. Charles Bruguière is committed to personal, rigorous handling of every case so that his clients receive tailor-made defense.
Fees are set based on several criteria depending on the nature of the case, its complexity, and the client's financial means.
The attorney and client may choose between hourly billing or a flat fee covering the attorney's various tasks.
During the first meeting with Mr. Charles Bruguière, the billing method will be clearly explained and a fee agreement detailing the scope of work and payment terms will be proposed.