Community Bird & Bird brings in Dechert trio to rebuild France practice Partner hires Philippe Thomas and Thibault Meiers offer “strategic leadership with deep technical capability” Thibault Meiers, Philippe Thomas, and Viviane Valilou, Bird & Bird Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Tuesday 14 April 2026 Bird & Bird has announced the arrival of new partners Philippe Thomas and Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Community Weil launches employment practice in Germany with Latham hire Community Jackson Lewis welcomes chief operating officer from K&L Gates Community Charles Russell Speechlys appoints new partner in Paris Community Machado Meyer promotes disputes specialist to partnership in São Paulo