Paris—Earlier this month, Partner Pascal Chadenet was elected Managing Partner of Dentons’ Paris office. He is to work hand-in-hand with Partner Benoit Giraux who has managed the office for 10 years.

Pascal commented:  “Benoit’s leadership led us to where we needed to be. The merger of Dentons Europe (formerly Salans) with SNR in the USA and UK and Denton FMC in Canada is a great opportunity, which positions us amongst the top 10 law firms worldwide while maintaining and emphasizing our international yet polycentric identity.”

Benoit added: “Our tandem is the best of all: while Pascal will inject new energy and vision to make Paris one of the most internationally recognized of all the Dentons offices, I will bring to the table my experience in office management. Together we will face the major challenges transforming the legal services business. And I will have more time to spend on developing my business relationships.”

Pascal Chadenet concentrates on mergers and acquisitions, with a special focus on international companies. He is also very active regarding private equity matters (especially venture capital) and cross-border financings .

Pascal joined Dentons in 2000 after having practiced at Willkie Farr & Gallagher from 1989 to 2000. Before becoming a lawyer, he taught mathematics at the French School of Los Angeles and philosophy at the University of Technology of Compiègne. He is Chairman of the European Alumni Board of Georgetown Law School.

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