Aurès Launches in Paris and Milan: Davis Polk Alumni Establish New M&A Boutique in Europe’s Competitive Legal Market

In a strategic move that highlights the continued expansion within the European legal market, former partners from Davis Polk & Wardwell have teamed up with the ex-head of Italian practice at Scotto Partners to establish a new M&A and private equity boutique firm, Aurès. This new venture will have offices based in Paris and Milan, aiming to carve a niche within these competitive markets. Christophe Perchet, along with three other experienced lawyers, spearheads this initiative to tap into the growing opportunities in France and Italy.

The formation of Aurès underscores a trend of specialized boutique firms gaining traction as they leverage the founders’ substantial industry experience and reputation to attract clientele in need of tailored legal services. For additional details on this development, you can access the full article here.