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- Gabriel Aouizerat
- Guilhem Argueyrolles
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Delcade on French TV about the glass ceiling in 2025: how regulation is helping to reshuffle the leadership deck.
Last week, Agathe Lemaire partner at Delcade, expert in Employment law and litigation took part in panel-discussion on a national Business TV channel regarding situation regarding the glass ceiling in France in 2025. Defining the glass ceiling The term “glass ceiling” refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women and other underrepresented groups from reaching […]
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Understanding the French Prepack Cession: A Fast-Track Restructuring Tool for Distressed Businesses
International investors exploring opportunities in France’s distressed M&A market should be familiar with the “prepack cession” – a powerful tool in the French restructuring and insolvency framework. A prepack cession (literally a “pre-packaged sale”) allows a company in financial difficulty to pre-negotiate the sale of its business and then execute that sale swiftly through a court-supervised insolvency proceeding. Introduced […]
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DELCADE advises DexFly, a new entity resulting from the merger of Valljet and Airlec, two major players in the French private aviation sector
This strategic transaction brings together the complementary expertise of Valljet, an independent operator specialized in business aviation and the management of a diversified fleet of private jets, and Airlec, the oldest French company specialized in private aviation and a pioneer in medical flights. Its branch, Airlec Ambulance, is a leading operator in the field of […]
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Management fees under French law: proving the substance of services remains key
A reminder from French tax jurisprudence In a ruling dated 24 April 2025, the Administrative Court of Appeal of Nancy reaffirmed a key principle of French corporate taxation: the deductibility of management fees is subject to clear, documented proof of actual services rendered. This decision is in line with the French legal framework and applies […]
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DELCADE advises Bpifrance on its equity investment in Château de la Bourdaisière
DELCADE advised Bpifrance on its equity investment in Château de la Bourdaisière through its France Investissement Tourisme 3 fund. A sustainable hospitality project in the Loire Valley Located in Montlouis-sur-Loire, Château de la Bourdaisière is a unique hospitality site combining accommodation, a historic garden and park, cultural programming, and educational initiatives focused on biodiversity. Owned […]
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DELCADE at the CONSULEGIS Annual Conference in Lucerne
From May 22 to 24, 2025, six DELCADE partners took part in the annual conference of the international legal network CONSULEGIS, held this year in Lucerne, Switzerland. The following partners attended the event: The conference brought together lawyers from around the world to share best practices, attend thematic workshops, and explore opportunities for international collaboration. […]
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DELCADE appoints France Baumert as partner
A strategic strengthening of DELCADE’s team A member of the Paris Bar since 2006, France Baumert serves a diverse clientele, including businesses and individuals, particularly in the real estate and commercial sectors. She specializes in wealth management taxation, corporate taxation, and real estate taxation, assisting her clients with both day-to-day tax issues and with their […]
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Artificial Intelligence and Social Dialogue: The Works Council Must Be Informed and Consulted
The Digital Transformation Requires New Legal Reflexes The digital transformation of companies is accelerating, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).This technological revolution, promising in terms of productivity and process optimization, also creates new legal obligations, particularly regarding social dialogue.A recent decision by the Judicial Court of Nanterre (summary proceedings order dated 14 February […]
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Dutreil Pact: The Court of Appeal of Saint-Denis Challenges the Role of the Holding Company
The recent decision of the Court of Appeal of Saint-Denis dated 28 March 2025 firmly reiterates the strict conditions required to qualify a holding company as an “active holding company” (holding animatrice) under the French Dutreil Pact regime. A tax-efficient regime, subject to strict conditions This scheme, which offers a 75% exemption on transfer duties […]
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France – Local Elections 2026: Institutional Communication Rules for Public Authorities
Context: French Electoral Code Rules As the 2026 municipal elections approach in France, incumbent public officials must adjust their communication strategy to comply with the French Electoral Code — especially Article L.52-1. This provision prohibits any promotional communication highlighting the achievements or management of a local authority within six months of an election, i.e., starting […]
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French Finance Law 2025 and Management Packages: key considerations
Management packages are a key tool used by companies to attract, motivate, and retain their senior executives. They allow managers to become shareholders in their company and have a financial interest in its performance. This mechanism is particularly popular in startups and high-growth companies. The French Finance Law for 2025, enacted on February 14, 2025, […]
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Open Innovation Challenge : DELCADE welcomes students from KEDGE Business School
DELCADE, an independent business law firm, recently partnered with students from KEDGE Business School as part of the Challenge Open Innovation. This collaboration reflects DELCADE’s commitment to innovation and openness to the curiosity and innovative drive of the younger generation. A Valuable Collaboration with KEDGE Business School Over several weeks, DELCADE welcomed two groups of […]
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