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Legal Activities in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€31.1bn

2025

€31.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xbn

Employees

115k

Businesses

69,201

Wages

€X.Xbn

Legal Activities in France industry analysis

Legal firms’ services are highly sought after, as they provide expert advice to businesses across governmental departments and all sectors of the economy . There are a number of well-established law firms operating in France, including Fidal, CMS Francis Lefebvre and Gide Loyrette Nouel, alongside EY and PwC’s legal departments, yet market concentration remains low due to the presence of many smaller law firms and sole proprietors. Larger firms typically focus on business law, benefitting from lucrative contracts. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 1% over the five years through 2025, including a 0.9% hike in 2025 to €31.1 billion.

Trends and Insights

  • In-house legal teams are heightening competition for law firms. Despite this, large corporations still significantly invest in high-quality, specialised legal advice, ensuring stable demand for law firms.
  • Volatile economic conditions weaken corporate law demand. Since 2022, severe inflation and geopolitical tensions in Europe have subdued M&A activity and IPOs, hindering demand for corporate law advising.
  • There are many small law firms operating alongside larger players. Lots of legal service providers decide to serve a specific region or to specialise in one service, enabling them to make a profit.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Legal Activities industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Legal Activities industry in France is €31.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Legal Activities in France industry in 2025?

There are 69,201 businesses in the Legal Activities industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Legal Activities industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Legal Activities industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Legal Activities industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Legal Activities industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Legal Activities market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Legal Activities market in France are Fidal SELAS, EY Societe d'Avocats and CMS Francis Lefebvre Avocats SELAFA

What does the Legal Activities in France include?

Advising on corporate law and Advising on personal law are part of the Legal Activities industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Legal Activities in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Fidal SELAS.

How competitive is the Legal Activities industry in France?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Legal Activities industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Law firms face stringent regulations. To carry out industry services and practice law, employees must be qualified and follow the relevant standards of conduct in specific European countries.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Legal Activities in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Despite economic challenges and inflation, legal services maintain healthy profitability. This is due to their high markup, reputable firms' involvement in high-profile cases and efficient use of technologies like AI and cloud-based services.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Legal Activities in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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