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Magic circle among firms to suffer in Paris
Headcount and revenue for several of the biggest international firms in Paris dropped sharply last year, according to new figures.
Fasken Martineau to close in Paris and consults on 70 London posts
The firm says that the two events - the November closure of the 12-lawyer, four-partner Paris office and the consultation of possible redundancies in London, including 20 of the 22 partners - are separate.
Three things you should know about MiFID II
A primer on the latest financial regulation coming from the EU, known as MiFID II
SNCF loses class action suit over discrimination
SNCF, the French state rail operator, faces a huge legal bill after losing a 16 year battle with former employees who had suffered racial discrimination.
Lawyer leads recreation of Arthur Andersen brand name and business
French lawyer Veronique Martinez is at the helm of a project to launch 'the new Arthur Andersen' in Europe in 2016, in a plan to revive the old brand values and fierce reputation of the company that disintegrated 12 years ago after the Enron scandal
LVMH hits the headlines
LVMH is attempting to grow its media empire with the purchase of French daily newspaper Le Parisien. The group already owns the business daily Les Echos.
European lawyers intervene on French intelligence bill
The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has submitted comments as part of the review of the bill on intelligence, and made several suggestions to bring the law into compliance with the right to privacy and the right to legal advice.
Reed Smith picks up Gide finance partner
Reed Smith has bolstered its European finance practice by hiring Gide's Fernand Arsanios for its Paris office.
Family of Jean Charles de Menezes take legal battle to European Court of Human Rights
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian man shot dead by police in London in July 2005 after being mistaken for a terror suspect, are challenging his case in court in Europe.
Brown Rudnick boosts Paris with restructuring duo
Brown Rudnick has bolstered its Paris team with the hire of partners from French firms De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés and August and Debouzy.
Corruption probe given access to tapes of Sarkozy talks with lawyer
Confidential conversations between former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his lawyer can be listened to by corruption investigators, according to the Paris court of appeal.
Potential for fees to fall as legal fee tracking hits the big time in the UK
Fourteen firms including Macfarlanes and Taylor Vinters have signed up to Apperio, a legal fees platform that claims to be cutting fees for clients by 12 per cent.
SME litigation funder reports increased activity
The funder is aiming for 150 cases by the end of the year.
Ex-Fieldfisher secretary claims she was assaulted by Paris head
Fieldfisher faces an employment tribunal hearing in September from a secretary claming €120,000 for unfair dismissal, unpaid overtime and the 'humiliating conditions' of her dismissal and departure.
Bryan Cave takes Marvell team in Paris
The US firm has boosted its French operations with four lawyers from a law firm in Paris.
Charlie Hebdo team hits out at lawyers and financiers
Fifteen of the staff who survived the terrorist attack on the Paris-based magazine in January have said that the €30m received by the title has made it 'tempting prey' for lawyers and financiers.
Mayer Brown recruits Paris stars on route out of Davis Polk
Two lawyers who have both worked at Davis Polk and Freshfields are joining the Paris office of Mayer Brown on 1 April, taking on roles as partners in the corporate and securities practice.
Barrister and ex-UK First Lady Cherie Blair to join Renault board
Using her married, rather than professional name, Cherie Blair, wife of former UK prime minister Tony Blair, is joining the board of the French car-maker for a four-year term.
Gucci loses latest Guess game
Guess has won against Gucci in a trademark infringement lawsuit in Paris, the latest spat between the two companies, reports CovBrands.
French lawyers issue death threats over legal reforms
The minister for the economy has made an official complaint about the incident.