LAWYER PROFILE

Jean-Michel Darrois

France 2026

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

France

20 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

France

1 year ranked

About

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Career

Jean-Michel Darrois founded the firm in 1987.

Considered one of the most influential attorneys in France, Jean-Michel advises businesses, boards of directors and senior management, as well as high net worth individuals, in major transactions and disputes.

He was a member of the Conseil de l’Ordre.

He chaired and remains a member of the Company Law Committee of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).

At the request of the French president, he presided over the Darrois Commission on the Reform of Professions in 2008, and was a member of the Attali Commission on Growth.

He is a Commander of the Légion d’Honneur.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Jean-Michel Darrois remains a key name in the French market. He routinely represents leading French clients in commercial and financial disputes.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Michel Darrois reste un acteur incontournable du marché français. Il représente régulièrement des clients français de premier plan dans le cadre de litiges commerciaux et financiers.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Jean-Michel Darrois has a wealth of experience assisting clients with highly strategic M&A transactions. His impressive client roster includes leading French and international corporates.

Editorial individuel

Jean-Michel Darrois dispose d’une vaste expérience dans l’accompagnement de clients dans le cadre d’opérations de M&A hautement stratégiques. Il compte parmi ses clients des entreprises françaises et internationales de premier plan.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jean-Michel Darrois is a unique strategist with experience in the litigation market.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Jean-Michel Darrois est un stratège hors pair, avec une expérience reconnue sur le marché du contentieux.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Jean-Michel Darrois is one of the most trusted advisers.
Corporate/M&A: High-end CapabilityChambers France