August & Debouzy advises Costco France
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
Leading former regulator moves to private practice
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei advises on thermoelectric cogeneration plant deal.
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.
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.
Global computer manufacturing giant Acer has launched criminal complaints against its former chief executive in a controversial and highly unusual case.