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PACTE law

On April 11th 2019, the French Parliament adopted the PACTE law (Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation) which is a new step in France’s economic transformation.[...]

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[...]

French business

Corporate Law

VOTACCES a digital alternative platform for shareholder voting

At a time where law and particularly business law is going through a process of digitalisation, the French voting platform VOTACCESS is an alternative giving listed companies’ shareholders the possibility[...]

New technology

Corporate Law

Beneficial owners of french unlisted companies : new filing obligations

Since August, 1rst 2017, Article 561-46 of the French Monetary and Financial Code provides that unlisted companies have to hold a register of beneficial owners and give a copy of[...]

French business

Corporate Law French Investment

Foreign investment in France: European Commission proposal

The French Monetary and Financial Code, however, provides certain restrictions on foreign investments in activities involved in the exercise of public authority.[...]

French business

Corporate Law

French corporate law update sept. 2014

As of July 1st 2015, two legal interest rates will be established: - One will be applicable to individuals (not acting for business purposes) - The other will be applicable to all[...]

French business

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[...]

French business

Corporate Law

UK / French Corporations Guide and Comparison Tool

Delcade AARPI issued a comparative guide of FRENCH and UK companies.[...]

Foreign investmentFrench business

Corporate Law

French Consumer Law: Don’t Forget to Update your T&Cs before July 1st 2014!

The recent French Consumer Affairs Act, commonly called “Loi Hamon“, has been published in the Official Journal on March 18th after the French Constitutional Council (Conseil Constitutionnel) issued its final[...]

Legal strategy

Corporate Law

French limited liability company SAS: the sole shareholder does not have all powers!

The Sole shareholder of a French SAS can appoint and dismiss the president, in the manner organized by the bylaws. However, its decision should intervene in accordance with the classical[...]

Business creation