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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 2: how will the succession game atop Barrière group play out?

The feud between Barrière CEO Dominique Desseigne and his son Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière over the family holding in Barrière group shows no sign of abating. Father and son are feuding not only over control of Barrière group, but also over the top job. [...]

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David Layani
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Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
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Jean Todt
Joy Desseigne-Barrière
Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere
Nicolas Sarkozy

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 10: Alexandre Barrière rewrites rulebook for his family office

True to the compromise family members struck in April, Alexandre Barrière took over as head of their family office, which owns 60% of Groupe Barrière. He has since changed the rights associated with the family shares, allowing for closer alignment between his operational and shareholder powers.

Subscribers only Families 27.07.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 8: Jean Todt set to leave Barrière board of directors

Former FIA president Jean Todt found himself on the front line in the drawn-out battle between Barrière group CEO Dominique Desseigne and Desseigne's son, Alexandre Barrière. A close confidant of Desseigne, Todt is also Barrière's godfather.

Subscribers only Entourage 08.06.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 7: Barrière hotel dynasty haggles over Villa Montmorency

The Villa Montmorency mansion serves as both the HQ of the Barrière group's family holding company and the home of its CEO, Dominique Desseigne. Now, members of the hotel dynasty are seeking an agreement on that most symbolic of family assets.

Subscribers only Families 11.05.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 6: inside the family compromise

Dominique Desseigne and his children, Alexandre and Joy, on 11 April announced their mutual desire to reach a succession deal over their family holding company and its main asset, the Barrière hotel group. But the trio had already shared out the company's 2023 dividends, to the tune of €6m, the previous week.

Subscribers only Families 27.04.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 5: forced smiles at family reunion

Dominique Desseigne and his son Alexandre have spent six months battling over control of the Barrière hotel group through their lawyers. But, anxious to curb rumours the company is paralysed by infighting, the pair is now trying hard to appear reconciled - even though a succession deal remains elusive.

Subscribers only Families 02.03.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 4: Barrière board in the dark

Struggling to clinch the transfer of power from his father atop the Barrière hotel group, Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière is pressing to expedite the process. Between headlines announcing a done deal with steadfast CEO Dominique Desseigne and the talks' slow-going reality, the company's directors don't know which way is up.

Subscribers only Families 12.01.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 3: succession still in limbo

Dominique Desseigne and his son Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière have still not come to an agreement over the conditions of the Barrière group's succession process, despite conducting lengthy negotiations throughout 2022 via their respective lawyers. The group's directors and shareholders are uneasy with that stalemate.

Free access Families 05.01.2023

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 1: the secret family feud threatening the Barrière luxury hotel group

Like all key players in the luxury hotel industry, the Barrière group has had to weather the Covid-19 pandemic's setbacks for business. But behind closed doors, another issue is rocking the boat and jeopardising the group's course:

Subscribers only Families 24.11.2022

Dominique Desseigne, CEO of the Barrière group, and his son Alexandre Desseigne-Barrière.

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Hubert Wargny, discreet keeper of the Pinault estate

Now in semi-retirement, Hubert Wargny was the Pinault family's long-standing notary for over 20 years and continues to liaise between his former firm and its largest client.

Subscribers only Families 03.11.2022

Middle East
[Due Diligence] Al Futtaim succession leaves luxury groups in a quandary

Nearly a year after the death of Majid Al Futtaim, the Middle East's leading shopping mall magnate, the European and American luxury groups that rely on his malls to sell their products in the region are anxiously awaiting the outcome of his succession, which is shrouded in mystery.

Subscribers only Houses 06.10.2022

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David Layani
Diane Barrière-Desseigne
Dominique Desseigne
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FIA
Jean Todt
Joy Desseigne-Barrière
Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere
Nicolas Sarkozy

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 2: how will the succession game atop Barrière group play out?

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Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 10: Alexandre Barrière rewrites rulebook for his family office

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 8: Jean Todt set to leave Barrière board of directors

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 7: Barrière hotel dynasty haggles over Villa Montmorency

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 6: inside the family compromise

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 5: forced smiles at family reunion

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 4: Barrière board in the dark

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 3: succession still in limbo

Spotlight | France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 1: the secret family feud threatening the Barrière luxury hotel group

France
Hubert Wargny, discreet keeper of the Pinault estate

Middle East
[Due Diligence] Al Futtaim succession leaves luxury groups in a quandary

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France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 10: Alexandre Barrière rewrites rulebook for his family office

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 8: Jean Todt set to leave Barrière board of directors

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 7: Barrière hotel dynasty haggles over Villa Montmorency

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 6: inside the family compromise

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 5: forced smiles at family reunion

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 4: Barrière board in the dark

France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 3: succession still in limbo

Spotlight | France Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 1: the secret family feud threatening the Barrière luxury hotel group

France Hubert Wargny, discreet keeper of the Pinault estate

Middle East [Due Diligence] Al Futtaim succession leaves luxury groups in a quandary

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France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 2: how will the succession game atop Barrière group play out?

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 10: Alexandre Barrière rewrites rulebook for his family office

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 8: Jean Todt set to leave Barrière board of directors

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 7: Barrière hotel dynasty haggles over Villa Montmorency

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 6: inside the family compromise

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 5: forced smiles at family reunion

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 4: Barrière board in the dark

France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 3: succession still in limbo

Spotlight | France
Desseigne vs Desseigne, episode 1: the secret family feud threatening the Barrière luxury hotel group

France
Hubert Wargny, discreet keeper of the Pinault estate

Middle East
[Due Diligence] Al Futtaim succession leaves luxury groups in a quandary