About
Partner at FTMS Avocats since 2000, Pierre-Olivier Sur is a veteran French criminal lawyer (sworn 1985) and former Head of the Paris Bar (2014). He represents major groups and CEOs in high-profile political, financial, public health and major-accident matters in France and internationally, and has recognised expertise in media-related cases and compliance.
Practice areas
White-Collar CrimeCriminal DefenseCivil LibertiesComplianceCrisis ManagementMedia & CommunicationsInternational LitigationRegulatory & Public Investigations
Office
Expertise
Political and financial casesRepresentation of major groups and CEOsPublic health disputesMajor-accident litigationMedia sector mattersPractice in Africa / international pleadings
Education
- Graduate degree in Political Studies, major in Public Service Careers (Sciences Po Paris)
- Master of Laws (Maîtrise) in General Private Law (University of Paris II – Panthéon Assas)
- Bachelor’s degree in Literature (Licence ès lettres) (University of Paris IV – Panthéon Sorbonne)
Admissions
- Paris Bar (sworn 1985)
- Phnom Penh Bar
- Associate Member, Temple Garden Chambers (London)
Languages
FrenchEnglish