Business & Commercial Law

Commercial law has been at the heart of our practice for over a decade. We provide comprehensive legal support to international companies operating in France or dealing with a French company.

We assist our clients whether they are launching, expanding, or navigating complex transactions and disputes. 

Our goal is to help you grow your business securely, efficiently, and with full legal clarity in a foreign regulatory environment.

Here’s how we assist at every stage:

• Company Formation and Structuring

We guide you through every step of setting up your business in France, from choosing the right legal structure (SARL, SAS, branch office, etc.) to drafting shareholder agreements and handling administrative formalities. 

Our team ensures your company is legally compliant from day one and structured for long-term success.

• Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts

We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements in both English and French, including:

    • Distribution and supply agreements

    • Service and consultancy contracts

    • Partnership agreements

    • Franchise and licensing deals

    • General terms and conditions of sale or service (T&Cs)

Our bilingual legal team ensures your contracts are not only legally sound under French law, but also aligned with your commercial strategy and risk profile.

• Managing and Developing Business Relationships

We assist in the daily management of your business relationships in France, offering support with:

    • Contract performance and compliance

    • Strategic partnerships and alliances

    • Risk prevention and mitigation

    • Communications with suppliers, customers, or local authorities

Thanks to our deep understanding of French business culture and legal practice, we help bridge the gap between your company’s expectations and the local market’s legal and commercial realities.

• Resolving Commercial Disputes

Whether disputes arise from breach of contract, unpaid invoices, unfair competition, or failed negotiations, we represent your interests with pragmatism and resolve. We explore all avenues of dispute resolution, including:

    • Negotiation and amicable settlement

    • Mediation and arbitration, including international proceedings

    • Litigation before French commercial courts

Throughout the process, we ensure you understand the legal risks, procedural timeline, and strategic options available, so you can make informed business decisions at every stage.