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Corporate law

Trade secrets directive

In July 2018, France enacted new legislation to strengthen protections for trade secrets. The law—entitled the Loi du 30 juillet 2018 relative à la protection du secret des affaires—is the first piece of French legislation expressly guaranteeing trade secret protection.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 30, 2018
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Employment law

French employment law update – foreign companies: few traps you should be aware of

For most foreign investors, operations in France are often a source of insecurity when it comes to social matters like « Prud’hommes » litigation or URSSAF reassessments. But other areas with significant financial implications are less known to employers.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 21, 2016
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Tax law

Research tax credit (RTC)

A measure in favor of research and development activities (R&D) The RTC is annual, regardless of the date on which the financial year ends   The RTC rate is : 30 % on research expenses not exceeding 100 million euros (or 50% in oversea departments) 5 % on research expenses exceeding 100 million euros   Purpose of […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On May 20, 2015
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Corporate law

Doing business in france – simplified stock company

Foreign corporations or individuals that intend to expand their activities to France should, at first, decide what business type is best suited to their objectives.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On February 10, 2015
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Corporate law

Joint venture in france: “sas” legal form may be a good option

A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On January 26, 2015
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Intellectual property and new technologies

French tv licensing (transmission via cable and satellite)

Delcade Law Firm has acquired a solid experience in French TV licensing and French TV media law.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 11, 2014
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Corporate law

French subsidiary vs french branch & french liaison office

The most common options for foreign companies establishing a business presence in France are: Setting up a Liaison Office in France (bureau de liaison). Incorporating a French Subsidiary (filiale). Setting up a local French Branch (succursale).

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 5, 2014
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Corporate law

Conflicts with a french shareholder: how to escape a joint venture

Generally, French joint ventures with a foreign shareholder are secured with deadlock resolution mechanisms. A number of methods are considered in order to break deadlocks of varying degrees, including:

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 17, 2014
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Corporate law

French corporate lawyer: a required business partner

In selecting French corporate lawyers, multinationals doing deals or operating in France seek to maximize : Expertise;Efficiency;Quality of work product

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 27, 2014
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Corporate law

Establishing a business in France: avoid the pitfalls with a French lawyer

Establishing a business in France is easy and can be successful if carefully prepared with a French lawyer.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 25, 2014
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Corporate law

A good way to enter the French market: the acquisition of a French company

Starting a business in France or Europe can be long and time consuming. The acquisition of a French company can be a good solution for the immediate benefit of an operating business in France and Europe.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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Corporate law

Joint venture in France: « SAS » legal form may be a good option

A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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