Décryptages Episode 1 - The Corporate Purpose, International Corporate Law Update

Version Française : Le Corporate Purpose, l’actualité internationale du droit des sociétés

What is the role of the business today? This two-part inaugural episode provides a framework for determining the place of businesses in Western democracies, specifically in the face of current developments in capitalism. University of Paris law professor Dr. Alain Pietrancosta talks with Orrick’s Alexis Marraud des Grottes discuss these issues, with an eye on current affairs surrounding French, European, and international business law, from profit seeking to positions on political and social issues.

Part One: The History of Corporate Purpose

This timely debate features Alain Pietrancosta and Orrick’s Alexis Marraud des Grottes. The focus: Defining the vision, mission and impact of the modern company, and what its core reason for being is today.

Part Two: The Return of the Pendulum, the Emergence of Corporate Governance

This timely debate features Alain Pietrancosta and Orrick’s Alexis Marraud des Grottes. The focus: Defining the vision, mission and impact of the modern company, and what its core reason for being is today.