French-German law
On a global scale, one of our standout strengths is our deep expertise in the German market – Germany remains, by far, France’s most vital trading partner.
Whether you’re sourcing from German suppliers, expanding into the German market, or already doing business there, we are your trusted partner for all cross-border ventures.
Our team of French and German lawyers (Rechtsanwälte) combines legal expertise, economic insight, and intercultural understanding to ensure your Franco-German business endeavors achieve a successful outcome.
Practice details
Expanding into the German market
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Human Resources
Distribution
Debt collection and litigation
Expanding into the German market
- Companies incorporation
- Advisory services on corporate forms
- Preparing bilingual versions of articles of association
- A trusted network of notaries, banks, and chartered accountants
- Statutory compliance of new structures
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- Sale of business assets
- Sale of shares
- Merger or joint venture
- Cross-border restructuring, mergers, and demergers
- Support in target negotiations
- Guidance on the optimal acquisition structure: share deal versus asset deal
- Preparing preliminary agreements (letters of intent)
- Preparation and follow-up of legal, tax and employment law audits, etc.
- Preparing all contractual documentation
- Assistance throughout the signing and closing stages
Human Resources
- Secondment of employees
- Negotiation and drafting of employment contracts
- Advice on cross-border worker status
- Restructuring and optimization of human resources
- Guidance with redundancy procedures
- Legal support for termination of employment contracts (Aufhebungsvertrag)
Distribution
- Setting up distribution networks
- Preparing general terms and conditions (AGB)
- Advisory services on consumer protection regulations and online sales
- Guidance with commercial relations termination
Debt collection and litigation
- Debt recovery
- Out-of-court negotiations
- Preparation and follow-up of legal proceedings
- Representation before courts (state and arbitration) in France and Germany
Team Members
Contact us !
Any questions?
Contact us !
