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Female lawyers hit French glass ceiling
Women are joining the French legal profession in stronger numbers than men, but far fewer hold managing and partnership positions, according to a recent study from the Paris Bar Association.
France: on the move
French employment law specialist law firm Moisand Boutin & Associés advised Paris-based transport infrastructure engineering group Systra on the labour aspects of a merger involving its subsidiaries Inexia and Xelis.
France: close bond
London-headquartered law firm Allen & Overy advised Crédit Agricole SA(CASA) and Crédit Agricole CIB (CACIB) on the establishment of Crédit Agricole Public Sector SCF, the French legislative covered bond platform of the group.
Lawyers step in to end royal photos reprint
A criminal complaint is set to be launched today by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following an alleged invasion of privacy by an unnamed photographer who took pictures of the Duchess while she was topless.
CC's Paris office caught in legal dispute
The Paris office of London's magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has become entangled in a legal battle with two female non-lawyer employees.
Fidal tops the French law firm charts
Law firms in France have shown overall growth in revenues.
Pinsents go to Paris
Pinsents heads for the French capital following German move
DLA Piper sets sights on Paris merger
Anglo-US global giant DLA Piper is looking to boost its presence in the French capital through a merger with a corporate Paris boutique law firm.
France: Sweet smell of success
New York-headquartered law firm Skadden is representing leading French botanical beauty care brand Yves Rocher Group.
France: sparkling acquisition
Paris-based law firm Gide Loyrette Nouel advised leading French wine producer Castel Frères on the purchase of six companies from the Patriarche group, which are active in the production of still and sparkling wines.
London University launches Paris law course
A leading British law school is to risk the wrath of French traditionalists by launching an English language post-graduate course in Paris.
France: cut prices
August & Debouzy advises Costco France
On the march
Reforms to the French legal profession started under the Sarkozy regime are not likely to be jettisoned by his successor. But, argues Antoine Tchekhoff, business lawyers and their clients should still keep a wary eye on President François Hollande
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Leading former regulator moves to private practice
France: feel the power
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei advises on thermoelectric cogeneration plant deal.
Sticking to 'em
The English Channel at its narrowest point may only be 21 miles, but the gulf of understanding between the French and the British remains far wider.
Litigation: an investment like any other?
France is tentatively looking at third party funding but there is still some way to go, says Marie Danis of Paris law firm August & Debouzy.
Acer in fraud complaint against ex-chief executive
Global computer manufacturing giant Acer has launched criminal complaints against its former chief executive in a controversial and highly unusual case.