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Precautionary arrest of aircraft in France
The precautionary arrest of an aircraft in France is an emergency measure which allows a creditor, even without a final judgment on the...
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Feb 15, 20236 min read
French law on precautionary attachment of assets
In France, when a creditor has difficulty in obtaining payment, he generally proceeds, before any litigation on the merits, to a...
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Feb 14, 20237 min read
When is Court representation by a lawyer compulsory in France?
Decree No. 2019-1333 of December 11, 2019 reformed French civil procedure and extended mandatory representation by a French lawyer before...
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Feb 12, 20235 min read
Is a franchisor authorised to use the client data base of a franchisee in France?
According to a decision of the Paris Court of Appel (22 May 2019, n° 17/05279), the clause obliging the franchisee to make available to...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
Risk of requalification of a franchise contract into an employment contract in France
A franchise contract is a contract by which an independent undertaking which owns a brand and know-how (the franchisor) makes said...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
Who owns the client base in a Franchise agreement in France?
Pursuant to French law, the existence of a clientele belonging to the franchisee is uncertain when the business is operated under a...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
Can a franchisee in France obtain the cancellation of the franchise contract?
A franchisee in France may obtain the cancellation of a franchise contract mainly on grounds that the franchisor has provided incomplete...
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Feb 9, 202311 min read
What constitutes a franchise agreement pursuant to French law?
French law does not provide for a specific definition of a franchise agreement but rather focuses on the obligations of the parties...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
Pre-contractual information to disclose to Franchisees in France
According to article L. 330-3 of the French Commercial Code any person who makes available to another person a trade name, a trademark or...
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Feb 9, 20235 min read
Corporate Income Tax in France
Corporate income tax in France mainly concerns the profits of certain companies and legal persons domiciled in France. Determination of...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read
SAS or SARL?
Which form to choose for the registration of a French company? Most companies are incorporated in France under the form of a SAS...
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Feb 15, 20223 min read
Debt Collection in France
What should you do if your debtor does not pay? Make an analysis of your contract to determine the exact amount that you may claim In...
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Feb 15, 20222 min read
French Company Registration
French Company Registration – Which Form to Choose To register a limited liability company in France, you must first determine which...
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Feb 14, 20223 min read
Distribution agreements in France
Distribution agreements contain standard terms and conditions, which relate, inter alia, to: the appointment of the distributor as such...
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Feb 14, 20222 min read
Counterfeit goods and seller's implied warranties under French law
French law contains no explicit provision obliging a seller to warrant that the goods sold do not infringe third party intellectual...
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Jan 22, 20224 min read
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