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France to expand the scope of its foreign investment control mechanism

France to expand the scope of its foreign investment control mechanism. During a hearing before the Economic Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly on 29 April 2020, Bruno Lemaire, French Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, released a forthcoming modification of the rules governing the French foreign investment control mechanism.

  • By Julie Da Vara
  • On April 30, 2020
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Firm news

DELCADE ranked by LEGAL 500 for 2020

DELCADE ranked by LEGAL 500 for 2020 - For the second year in a row, DELCADE has joined the prestigious Legal 500 ranking. This distinction is all the more important for a national law firm initially created in Bordeaux where it remains the first law firm to obtain this international recognition.

  • By Julie Da Vara
  • On April 16, 2020
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Corporate law

Delcade Avocats & Solicitors, took part in the sale of the entire capital of RAL Diagnostics to CELLAVISION AB

Delcade Avocats & Solicitors, took part in the sale of the entire capital of RAL Diagnostics to CELLAVISION AB

  • By Julie Da Vara
  • On October 21, 2019
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Vineyard and wine law

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 offer a great lifestyle and a viable business.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 22, 2019
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Corporate law

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.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On April 23, 2019
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Corporate law

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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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 first piece of French legislation expressly guaranteeing trade secret protection.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 30, 2018
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Employment law

French employment law update – foreign companies: few traps you should be aware of

For most foreign investors, operations in France are often a source of insecurity when it comes to social matters like « Prud’hommes » litigation or URSSAF reassessments. But other areas with significant financial implications are less known to employers.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 21, 2016
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Tax law

Taxation on dividends : amendment to the regime after the steria case

Taxation on dividends : amendment to the regime after the steria case

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On February 1, 2016
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Tax law

Foreign companies collecting french-source dividends: you may get a tax refund!

French 3% additional contribution on distribution of profits: the European Commission opens infringement procedure against France

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On September 24, 2015
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Tax law

Holding : an attractive tax regime

The Parent-Subsidiary regime A tax option that sets up a tax exemption of 95% on dividend received

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On July 15, 2015
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Tax law

Double tax treaty (DTT)

Definition : Double Tax Treaty (DTT) between France and another state (120+ in France)

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On July 7, 2015
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