Gide forges alliance to drive international expansion

French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel has formed an alliance with former French foreign minister and secretary general Hubert Védrine to promote the firm’s international expansion.
Védrine’s company HV Conseil will help Gide develop relations with governments and companies across the globe and provide economic, geo-political and foreign affairs advice to Gide’s clients.
Védrine was minister of foreign affairs from 1997 until 2002 under Lionel Jospin’s administration and secretary general under François Mitterrand, from 1991 until 1995.