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French Disclosure: the key differences in civil trial evidence gathering The civil trial and interlocutory measures

A key difference between evidence gathering in civil proceedings in France compared with the UK or USA is that, in the former, the parties are not obliged by law to comply with any standard of disclosure as the disclosure of evidence is entirely voluntary.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 14, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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French asset deal: an overview

The sale of assets, so long as it includes customer contracts, qualifies in France as a sale of a ‘business going-concern’ triggering a mandatory legal framework (art. 141-1 and followings of the French commercial code).

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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Entering the French market via the public procurement process

The global marketplace for government contracts – for large and small business from a vast group of sectors and a diverse range of service and product offers – is a very lucrative one that your company should consider very seriously.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 10, 2014
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