Vincent Desry Named a Rising Star in White Collar by Law360

Vincent Desry, partner in Cohen & Gresser’s Paris office, has been named a Rising Star by Law360 in the White Collar category.

In a profile on Law360, Vincent was recognized for his courtroom skill and high-profile work, including representing former French President Nicolas Sarkozy—who chose him after watching his performance in a related bribery case. At 31, he was the youngest lawyer in the courtroom.

Vincent also highlighted a major victory blocking the enforcement of over $117 million in Russian criminal forfeitures in France, relying on novel arguments under Russian law.

Looking ahead to the future of his practice, he noted that as U.S. FCPA enforcement narrows, French prosecutors may play a larger role in global anti-bribery efforts.

“When you’re in the white collar space, you arrive at the most difficult period of someone’s life. They open their lives to you. They share their secrets. And you have to deserve that trust and do the best you can do,” he said.

“You can make a difference in someone’s case and someone’s life,” he added. “That’s why I do this job. And this is what motivates me.”

Vincent’s full profile is available on Law360.

This year’s list of Rising Stars features 153 honorees whose remarkable legal achievements far exceed their years. They were selected from over 1,100 submissions, with around five lawyers recognized in each of 34 practice areas.