Ashurst further strengthens global Investigations offering with senior hire in Paris
London, Paris – Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Alexis Werl, who joins the firm as a partner in the Disputes & Investigations practice, to lead the white-collar crime team in Paris.
A seasoned practitioner with over 20 years of experience, Alexis advises French and international corporations, investment funds, high-profile executives and public figures across a range of sectors including banking, finance, energy, infrastructure and emerging technologies. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of criminal business law and compliance matters, including cross-border investigations, white collar defense, anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance, and risk management. He also represents clients in complex corporate finance litigation, including shareholder disputes, executive dismissals, and post-acquisition claims.
Alexis is a member of both the Paris and New York Bars, a former Secretary of the Paris Bar Conference, and a former member of the Paris Bar Council (2021-2023). He also serves as a member of the National Bars Council where he has chaired the Texts Committee since 2024.
Tom Connor, Head of the Disputes, Investigations and Advisory Division at Ashurst, said: "We are delighted to welcome Alexis to Ashurst. His recruitment follows recent appointments and promotions, including Judith Seddon and Andris Ivanovs in London and Volker Rosengarten in Frankfurt, and reflects our continued strategic focus on expanding our global Disputes & Investigations capability.”
“Alexis' arrival marks a key step in strengthening our global disputes offering in Paris and in particular our investigations and white-collar capability, and reinforces our ability to support clients facing complex, high-stakes matters in France and across borders,” adds Hortense de Roux, Litigation Partner in Paris.
Alexis Werl added: “I am thrilled to join Ashurst’s dynamic, ambitious and high level Paris office team and contribute to the growth of the firm’s well-recognised global Investigations practice. The firm’s international reach, collaborative culture, and commitment to innovation create a fantastic platform to further develop my practice and support clients facing increasingly complex regulatory and enforcement challenges.”
