Incoming team is led by partners Sindhura Swaminathan and Olivier Le Bars
Paris-based group strengthens the firm’s pan-European patent law offering
Laurent Sablé will also co-head firm founded in 2022 by former Dentons Morocco partner
Cohort is down significantly compared to 2024 as HSF prepares for US merger
Firms hope to expand their range of specialisms and geographical presence
China was the leading country filer for patents and designs, while US took the top spot for trademarks
UK firm looks to enhance competition law offering, but will close Paris office ‘in due course’
Team led by trio of partners focuses on private equity, infrastructure, banking and finance transactions
Marie Crumière joins as a partner, having run her own boutique firm since leaving CC last August
Gucci-owner Kering sells 60% stake in prominent Paris properties to PE firm Ardian
Split comes ahead of Kramer Levin’s planned merger with Herbert Smith Freehills
Law Over Borders Intellectual Property guide is edited by Foley & Lardner’s Jeffrey Greene
Hires follow reports Ropes & Gray has added three partners from CC ahead of Paris launch next year
Law firm executive discusses defending luxury brands and the rising importance of ESG legislation
Merged firm to have 100-plus legacy HSF lawyers in French capital
Natasha Tardif lauded for her work championing women’s rights in the legal profession
Thomas Kendra brings emerging markets expertise to his new firm notably through his Africa work
Sale to US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice comes as investors anticipate more and larger European PE buyouts
White & Case lawyer among those appointed to board of landmark arbitration event
Grégoire Bouffard will replace Benjamin Dornic, who announced he is leaving the hotel group