Profile

Constance is a French criminal litigator, and she specializes in complex and transnational white-collar crime cases. She has gained valuable experience representing both individuals and corporate entities before French criminal jurisdictions, while working hand in hand with foreign colleagues. 

Constance is married and has a daughter, she is passionate about classical music, particularly opera singing that she practices. 

Prior professional experiences

• Criminal Litigation Associate, VISCONTI GRUNDLER (Paris)
• Criminal Litigation Associate, ALLEN&OVERY (Paris & London)
• Criminal Litigation Associate, CANU-BERNARD Law Firm (Paris) 

Education

• Paris Bar School (EFB) - Certificate to practice
• Sciences Po Law School (Paris) – Masters in Law
• Delhi University – Year Abroad (partnership with Sciences Po)
• Sciences Po (Paris) – Bachelor of Arts
• Lycée International de St Germain en Laye - International baccalaureate (British section)

Publications

• ASCIONE LE DRÉAU Constance & GRUNDER Benjamin, «Responsabilité des entreprises en matière de corruption - Un régime draconien?», Revue internationale de la compliance et de l’Éthique des affaires, 10th June 2020

• ASCIONE LE DRÉAU Constance, "Silver lining to a very dark cloud: what could we learn from the COVID-19 crisis? A French perspective", Fair Trials, 14th April 2020

• ASCIONE LE DRÉAU Constance & GRUNDER Benjamin, « Les personnes physiques face à la justice pénale négociée, David contre Goliath ? », Revue internationale de la compliance et de l’Éthique des affaires, 22nd February 2019

• ASCIONE LE DRÉAU Constance & POISSON Erwan, Chapter 7 « France », Class Actions Law Review, May 2017, pp.62-70.