International Legal News Merger-acquisition

France’s high court extends corporate criminal liability of surviving companies in a merger

Now is the time to reinforce your corporate whistleblower reporting systems. Since 2018, every company with 50 or more employees in France has been required to have in place an[...]

Compliance

International Legal News

French courts allow injunction to restrain unfair competition via the publication of misleading scientific study

Now is the time to reinforce your corporate whistleblower reporting systems. Since 2018, every company with 50 or more employees in France has been required to have in place an[...]

Compliance

International Legal News

The ECHR reaffirms its commitment to whistleblower protection

Now is the time to reinforce your corporate whistleblower reporting systems. Since 2018, every company with 50 or more employees in France has been required to have in place an[...]

Compliance

Contract

Whistleblower reporting systems – compliance in France

Now is the time to reinforce your corporate whistleblower reporting systems. Since 2018, every company with 50 or more employees in France has been required to have in place an[...]

Commercial contractsFrench business

Contract

Considerations in Commercial Contracting: Abrupt termination of an established commercial relationship

Unlike in common law systems, where parties are allowed to terminate contractual relationships with little or no prior notice so long as the termination takes place in accordance with the[...]

Commercial contractsFrench business

Labour Law

#COVID-19 : The Amazon decisions: Our top 10 takeaways

As employers in France resume their business activities and welcome employees and customers back to their premises, they should keep in mind these 10 key takeaways from the Amazon decisions.[...]

#COVID-19French businessHR strategy

Wine and spirits

Buying and Selling A Vineyard In France

When thinking about France, many associate the country with its fantastic wine-producing vineyards. A very large number of grape varieties are cultivated in France. Purchasing a vineyard in France can[...]

Vineyard & wine transactions

French Investment Intellectual Property

Setting Up Business in France – TV and Media

The French film industry is currently fighting back against US corporation Netflix to protect its ‘cultural exception’ (l’exception culterelle’**). Three of France’s leading broadcasters have joined forces to combat[...]

CopyrightMedia LawNew technology

French Investment

Setting Up Business in France – Franchising

France is one of the best countries in Europe in which to start a business considering its economic background and the uniform development of most industries. During the last few[...]

Business creationCommercial contractsFranchise contractsFrench business

French Investment

Setting Up Business in France – The Action Plan For Business Growth and Transformation Bill

For Foreign Companies looking to establish a presence in the French market, it is important to note that the French Government is putting a great deal of focus on making[...]

Enter France ServicesFrench business