Mergers, acquisitions, team movements, numerous arrivals of American firms, the entry of Paris in the European market, development of niche firms, increasing implication of Buyer directions...

These tendencies raise the question of new growth models for law firms in France. This breakfast discussion was the occasion to review the analyses and the contemplations of partners representing various models of firms on the French and international market.


Wednesday, February 1st, 2006, the speakers were :
Dominique Borde, Managing Partner, PAUL HASTINGS
Jean-Michel Darrois, Partner, DARROIS VILLEY MAILLOT BROCHIER
Frédéric Donnedieu de Vabres, Managing Partner, ARSENE, President, TAXAND
Jean-François Prat, Managing Partner, BREDIN PRAT
Gérard Tavernier, Senior Partner, GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL
Yves Wehrli, Managing Partner, CLIFFORD CHANCE
Rond table hosted by Olivier Chaduteau, DAY ONE