Private Practice Leaders It’s a myth that you can’t do anything in France Simmons & Simmons’ Laurence Renard on the misconceptions of operating in France, understanding local cultures, and managing client expectations Laurence Renard, Simmons & Simmons Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 10 July 2025 As any decent cross-border lawyer will know: compliance with local law will only get you so far if you don’t also respect the local culture. 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... Private Practice Leaders In Saudi Arabia, nothing is at a standstill Private Practice Leaders Everybody cares about exec pay Private Practice Leaders In-housers hate when you sit on the fence Private Practice Leaders Falling in love with thorny people issues