2016–2018
University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
Bachelor in Swiss and French law. Research dissertation with Professor Samantha Besson on international and European human rights regimes.
The Firm
Maître Drusilla
Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson
Avocate at the Paris Bar
Maître Bret-Cunynghame-Robertson has experience working with law firms, the International Criminal Court and with organisations engaged before regional human rights protection mechanisms.
Cabinet DBCR is dedicated to criminal defence, human rights and compliance. Attentive listening, a tailored strategy, a humane commitment at every step of proceedings.
Career
One practice, several legal cultures.
2018–2021
Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas and University of Fribourg (Switzerland)
Master's degree in Corporate law. Research dissertation in French-Swiss comparative law on the criminal and civil liability of companies for human rights violations committed abroad.
2021
Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas
Master's degree in Human Rights and International Justice, under the supervision of Professors Julian Fernandez, Olivier de Frouville and Didier Rebut.
2022
Paris Bar Law School (EFB)
Certificate of Aptitude to the Legal Profession (CAPA). Participation in the work of the African Academy of International Law Practice (AAPDI).
2023–2025
Paris-based firms · ICC defence team · Advocacy for the overseas territories · International contributions
First years of practice in Paris, combined with active contributions to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (2024 and 2025 consultations on environmental crimes), to the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change (2025), to the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, and to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
2026 — present
Cabinet DBCR Avocat · 1 bis bd Berthier, Paris 17e
Foundation of Cabinet DBCR Avocat in Paris. Practice before the criminal and civil judicial courts in Paris and the provinces. Continued academic engagement (Lex Climatica Moot Court, AAPDI, university conferences).
Commitments
Three pillars, one coherence.
International criminal law
Active member of the African Academy of International Law Practice (AAPDI), Young Researchers Section. Regular contributions to the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC on environmental crimes. Conferences on genocide, crimes against humanity and universal jurisdiction.
Human rights & climate
Contributions to UN reports: Special Rapporteur on Climate Change (2025), Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework). Support to NGOs defending communities affected by the extractive industry and environmental change.
Compliance & duty of vigilance
Advice to companies, NGOs and institutions on their regulatory obligations regarding compliance, duty of vigilance (Law 2017-399) and human rights. Active monitoring of the evolution of French and European case law.
Languages & culture
Five languages, as many territories.
French
Mother tongue
Working language of the Firm and the French courts.
English
Mother tongue
Working language of the Firm and international institutions.
Spanish
Fluent
Exchanges with Spanish-speaking tribunals and colleagues (Latin America, Spain).
Swahili
Knowledge
Exchanges with East African communities and civil society organisations, particularly in human rights matters.
Kirundi
Knowledge
Exchanges with Burundian communities and civil society, particularly in regional transitional justice matters.
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