A Law Firm Dedicated to Responsible Business
and Human Rights

Secure your commitments | Protect your impact
Defend your rights.

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YELEL AVOCAT provides legal assistance for responsible business stakeholders, Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organisations, and organisations advancing human rights. Services are tailored to address sector-specific needs and strategic objectives.

With business models evolving to balance performance and positive impact, the firm acts as a strategic partner to accelerate clients’ progress towards a fairer, sustainable, and socially responsible economy.

ESG – CSR – DUTY OF VIGILANCE

Responsible businesses

Criminal defence

Defendants and victims

Social and solidarity economy

Commited entrepreneurs

Strategic litigation

NGOS, associations and stakeholders

Strategic expertise at the intersection of criminal law, human rights and the responsible economy

YELEL AVOCAT

The firm's expertise

YELEL AVOCAT supports those who seek to act with impact and who must defend themselves when their commitments are challenged. The firm’s practice lies at the strategic intersection of three dimensions that are now inseparable:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
Legal structuring and protection of impact-driven projects and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organisations,
Prevention and defence in criminal matters.

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Prevention & Litigation

The firm acts both in an advisory and litigation capacity, in France and in complex international contexts, particularly where issues intersect with:

Human Rights,
Environmental Matters,
Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)
Responsible Governance,
Directors’ Liability,
or Criminal Proceedings involving significant human and reputational stakes.

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Founded by Fiona NOUDJÉNOUMÉ, a criminal and international lawyer, the firm draws on experience across Europe, Africa, and Asia – from the Netherlands to Germany, including China, Tanzania, and Benin. This background has shaped her approach to law that is deeply attentive to local contexts and on-the-ground realities, now placed at the service of her clients from the Normandy region.

Clients Testimonials

« We regularly work with Maître Fiona Noudjénoumé on white-collar criminal law matters. The support provided stands out for its high responsiveness, complete clarity in analysis, and constant commitment alongside us. A trusted partner we recommend without reservation. »

Legal department of an international group

« A particularly structured support in the creation of an impact-driven business. Attentive listening, a genuine understanding of the project’s challenges, and the ability to propose a clear roadmap tailored to both short- and long-term needs. The quality of the analysis, informed by in-depth research into the sector, made it possible to anticipate key challenges and secure decisive strategic choices. Support that is at once rigorous, committed, and operational. »

Founder of a social enterprise of public interest

« We engaged the firm in a complex case combining employment and criminal litigation. The takeover of the ongoing matter was handled with a comprehensive strategic vision, great rigour, and a capacity to adapt that proved particularly valuable in our non-profit context. Beyond legal expertise, we found genuine attentiveness, constant availability, and a sincere human relationship, which made all the difference during a particularly sensitive period. Being supported by a lawyer who understands our realities and commitments was a real asset. »

Founder of an organisation engaged in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

A Law Firm Dedicated to Responsible Business and Human Rights

Services‍offered by the firm