Petroff

is a law firm dedicated to business law.

Located in Paris, France the firm advises and assists companies, their shareholders, founders and senior executives, particularly in the areas of commercial litigation, shareholders’ disputes, company law, commercial law, tax law, employment law and intellectual property.

The firm works for French and international clients.

Petroff law firm brings to you English-speaking French-qualified business attorneys who provide up-to-date, customized and specialized legal advice, in all areas of French business law.

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Call us +33 (0) 1 78 90 46 46 or fill in the form below and a French business lawyer will contact you within 24h. All information will remain confidential and will be disclosed only to French-qualified lawyers.

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What we do?

The firm covers all areas of business law including:

Company
law

We assist founders, shareholders and company directors on all aspects of company law, in the framework of material transactions (mergers and acquisitions, asset contributions…) and in ensuring on-going compliance of company affairs with applicable laws.

Commercial law and commercial contracts

We assist and advise companies on all aspects of commercial law, including on matters such as.

Litigation and international arbitration

We regularly assist clients in civil and commercial litigation, including in arbitration proceedings.

Mergers & Acquisitions

We advise and assist founders, shareholders and company directors in the context of complex corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, LBOs and MBOs, asset contributions and spin-offs.

Sale & acquisition of business

We regularly advise and assist clients in the acquisition and sale of businesses. We assist both sellers and buyers at all stages of the transaction.

Interim Attachment of Assets – Enforcement measures

We regularly represent and assist clients in the protection of their creditor rights, including by soliciting and obtaining the temporary attachment or arrest of debtor’s assets.

Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Finance

We advise and assist founders, shareholders and company managers in the context of complex private equity and fundraising transactions (seed capital, development capital, LBO, MBO).

Intellectual and industrial property law

We advise and assist companies on all aspects of intellectual and industrial property law.

Labor
Law

Labor law is particularly complex and constantly evolving. Our labor lawyers intervene at all stages of the employment relationship.

News & Events

Corporate Income Tax in France

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SAS or SARL?

What should I choose to register my company in France? Most companies are incorporated in France under the form of a SAS ("société par...

Debt recovery (French business law)

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French Company Registration

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Litigation in France

Commercial litigation requires the representation of a lawyer, who will make an analysis of your case and will help you build a strategy...

Distribution agreements (French contract law)

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