Clifford Chance gains European healthcare, compliance and ESG specialist as Of Counsel
15.02.2022 12:38
The international law firm Clifford Chance has recruited Dominique Laymand as Of Counsel. The Frenchwoman specializes in the areas of healthcare, compliance and ESG and will use her expertise to strengthen the firm's entire European practice.
Dominique Laymand has been recognized internationally as a leading figure in the areas of compliance and governance for many years. As an industry representative, she was involved in various associations and committees in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily dealing with issues of good corporate governance, reputation, compliance, ethics and social responsibility/ESG. Prior to joining Clifford Chance, Dominique Laymand was Executive Vice President, Chief Ethics and Social Responsibility Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team at global pharmaceutical company Ipsen. In a previous role, Dominique Laymand served as EMEA Vice-President Compliance & Ethics at Bristol Myers Squibb.
“We are pleased to have won Dominique for our law firm. She is one of the leading experts on healthcare compliance, corporate governance and ESG issues in Europe and beyond. Her exceptional expertise and wealth of practical experience are a great addition to us. In this way, Dominique will support us in providing our clients with even better advice on compliance, both in the healthcare sector and in all other relevant areas, says Dr. Peter Dieners, Global Co-Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Clifford Chance.
Roger Leese, co-head of the Global Business and Human Rights practice group at Clifford Chance and a member of the firm's ESG board, added: “Environmental, social and governance factors are now at the top of our clients' board agendas. These issues must not be neglected if you do not want to expose yourself to financial and reputational risks. Dominique Laymand’s extensive experience in advising boards of directors will make it easier for our clients to better master the rapid global change towards more sustainability.”
Dominique Laymand, Of Counsel for Healthcare, Compliance and ESG at Clifford Chance: “I am looking forward to bringing my industry experience to Clifford Chance, working with the teams and advising clients on their compliance, ethics and governance issues. This context is becoming increasingly important for companies and for society as a whole.”
In addition to her role as Of Counsel at Clifford Chance, Dominique Laymand is Honorary President of ETHICS, the International Society of Healthcare Ethics and Compliance Professionals. ETHICS sees itself as a forum and think tank for the discussion of standards for ethics and good compliance in the healthcare sector. Dominique Laymand is also a certified coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).