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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. [...]

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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 9: former Interior Ministry official to join Barrière?

Franck-Philippe Georgin - an influential secretary-general of the Casino supermarket group before his fall from grace last summer - is plotting his comeback. Georgin is in negotiations with the Barrière hotel group.

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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.

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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 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.

Free access Families 01.12.2022

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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: the increasingly stormy relations between CEO Dominique Desseigne and his son, Alexandre.

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Moma Group forges ties with Morocco's royal family

As it spreads its wings abroad, French hotel and restaurant player Moma Group, known for fashionista hotspots Lapérouse and Le Boeuf sur le Toit, is negotiating for a place in a Moroccan hotel complex. The project counts the family of late French property magnate Arnaud de Ménibus and two of King Mohammed VI's sisters among its shareholders.

Subscribers only Houses 03.11.2022

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Paris fashionista hotspots Ferdi and Lapérouse set to expand into Arabian Peninsula

The owners of celebrity haunts Ferdi and Lapérouse, two Paris restaurants that thrive on a high-profile fashion clientele, are working on expanding into the Middle East, just as the Michelin Guide develops its coverage of the region.

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