Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in France compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data France
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#3 In EuropeBusiness
#5 In EuropeEmployees
#4 In EuropeWages
#3 In EuropeThe European legal services industry is in a phase of consolidation, signified by a surge in both intranational and international M&A activity. Challenging economic conditions have hindered demand for legal services, particularly from the corporate market. Demand for countercyclical services has limited a slump in revenue, with law firms advising on restructuring and insolvency issues. Industry revenue is projected to contract at a compound annual rate of 4.1% to €208.3 billion over the five years through 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Legal Activities in France
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Linklaters LLP | 2,282.7 | 996.5 | 43.7 | |
Fidal SELAS | 291.9 | 124.7 | 42.7 |
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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 2024?
The market size of the Legal Activities industry in France is €30.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Legal Activities in France industry in 2024?
There are 65,207 businesses in the Legal Activities industry in France, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
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 declining at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
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 decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Legal Activities market in France?
The biggest companies operating in the Legal Activities market in France are Linklaters LLP and Fidal SELAS
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 Linklaters LLP.
How competitive is the Legal Activities industry in France?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Legal Activities industry in France.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry firms provide legal advice and representation before courts and other judicial bodies, in relation to civil and criminal matters and labour disputes. They are also involved in drawing up legal documents like deeds, wills and trusts, as well as commercial and intellectual property documents including articles of incorporation, copyright and patents.
Related Terms
M&AIPOPATENTWhat's included in this industry?
Advising on corporate lawAdvising on personal lawAdvising on property lawAdvising on administrative and constitutional lawAdvising on employment lawAdvising on criminal lawAdvising on intellectual property lawAdvising on immigration and nationality lawCompanies
Linklaters LLPFidal SELASIndustry Code
691 - Legal activities in France
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Legal Activities in France industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Legal Activities in France industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Legal Activities in France industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Legal Activities in France industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
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.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Legal Activities in France industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Legal Activities in France industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Legal Activities in France industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into France
- Total Exports into France
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
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.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Legal Activities in France located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 2 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
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.
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.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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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 (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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