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DELCADE ranked in the 2024 edition of the Chambers & Partners Europe guide

The entire DELCADE team is proud to be ranked in the prestigious international legal guide Chambers & Partners 2023 in the category France – The Regions as one of France’s leading law firms. This distinction confirms the excellence of our lawyers’ know-how in all areas of business law and their ongoing commitment to their clients. […]

  • By Julie Da Vara
  • On March 15, 2024
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DELCADE announces the appointment of Julie Piquet as partner

DELCADE is delighted to welcome Julie Piquet as partner. Her arrival allows for the creation of a new department specialized in the field of insurance law and constrcution.

  • By Julie Piquet
  • On March 11, 2024
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The strategic implications of wage portage in France: a guide for foreign companies

In the evolving landscape of global employment, France’s adoption of wage portage, akin to the Employer of Record (EOR) model, presents a strategic avenue for foreign companies aiming to expand their operations within the country. The most recent data regarding wage portage indicates that in 2018, in France, nearly 86,000 salaried employees under wage portage […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE and Frédéric Gorce
  • On March 6, 2024
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FRELA.LAW: a dedicated service for international Real Estate and transactional operations by Benoît Lafourcade

FRELA.LAW is an innovative platform for legal and transactional services, specifically designed to facilitate international real estate and transactional operations. This initiative, led by Benoit Lafourcade, partner and co-founder of DELCADE, aims to assist international buyers in navigating the complexities of the French real estate market. FRELA.LAW provides a comprehensive solution for companies, individuals, and […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On December 5, 2023
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Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in France

In the complex terrain of international litigation, the enforcement of foreign judgments stands as a pivotal challenge for legal practitioners and businesses worldwide. Benoit Lafourcade, partner at DELCADE, shares in this article his deep understanding of cross-border legal matters, and offers an insightful exploration into the intricacies of enforcing foreign judgments in France.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 22, 2023
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Competition and distribution

Download the White Paper – Master Franchise and International Development

Master franchising is a common business development strategy in international business. What is the Master Franchise? A franchisor grants sub-franchising rights for a specific territory to a sub-franchisor (the “master franchisee”). The master franchisee is then responsible for creating and managing additional franchises in the designated region. One of the main advantages of the master […]

  • By Jean-Philippe Chenard
  • On September 20, 2023
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Distribution Contracts in France: New mandatory rules under EGALIM3 Law

French lawmakers have enacted measures to tackle the strategies employed by some distributors that have bypassed regulations through the establishment of overseas purchasing hubs. These hubs have been found to engage with French-based suppliers in a manner that undermines the French distribution agreement and contract laws. To address this, the French legislators have now clearly […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On May 24, 2023
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Two important information to remember from the Annual report on the control of foreign investments in France in 2022

Published on 9 May 2023, the Annual Report on the Control of Foreign Investments in France in 2022 mentions two important information. First, it presents the sanction procedure in the event of a breach of the rules on controlling foreign investments in France, which would suggest that the French Treasury could consider opening investigations in […]

  • By Julie Da Vara
  • On May 22, 2023
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Corporate law

International Business Acquisitions: A Deep Dive into the Legal Aspects of M&A in France

I. Scrutinizing the Legal Fundamentals of M&A Transaction Completion Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions necessitate the precise and thorough formulation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). A cornerstone document in the process, the SPA represents the formal commitment between the buyer and seller, setting out the terms and conditions of the sale. One of […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On May 3, 2023
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In-Depth Overview of Establishing a Foreign Company Branch in France: Legal and Tax Implications

Branching into French territory can offer several opportunities for foreign companies. However, to ensure seamless operations, the foreign company must meet the requirements set by French regulations, including obtaining the necessary certifications or authorisations for regulated activities. This article provides a comprehensive review of the legal and tax obligations that a foreign company must navigate […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On May 3, 2023
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Can cryptocurrency be used for payment of services in France? A legal perspective

Cryptocurrencies have gained significant popularity as a means of payment worldwide, with more and more people using them for various transactions. In France, the use of cryptocurrencies for the payment of services is a topic of growing interest. This article will discuss the legal status of using cryptocurrencies for payment of services in France and […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE and Kevin POUJOL
  • On April 26, 2023
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Obtaining a DASP License in France : Steps and Legal Foundations

In France, the PACTE Law (Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation) introduced a regulatory framework for digital asset service providers, also known as PSAN (Prestataires de Services sur Actifs Numériques). This article will outline the steps required to obtain a PSAN license in France, with an emphasis on the legal foundations and relevant articles. […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE and Kevin POUJOL
  • On April 26, 2023
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