A Novlaw Practical Guide to Establishing a Franchise in France:How to successfully negotiate your franchise agreement in France? What is a franchise agreement?The Court of Justice of the European Union has defined a franchise contract as follows: « Franchise agreements as defined in this Regulation normally improve the distribution of goods and/or the provision of…
Q&A: Contractual Obligations and Choice of Law in the European Union1. What is the choice of law rule?The cornerstones of EU private international law is freedom to choice. One of the pillars of this system is the choice of applicable law. The parties to a contract are given the freedom to choose the law applicable…
Properly navigating the courts and time-limits for a successful appeal in FranceFiling for appeal in France can be tricky as there are strict deadlines and procedures to meet beforehand. There are a certain number of conditions and peculiarities inherent to the French system of appeals. Our practical guide to appealing a civil judgment in France…
IntroductionInsolvency proceedings can be a dangerous game fosr creditors in France. Once your debtor has filed for insolvency under French laws, your possibilities, as creditor, are severely limited and your ability to pursue legal actions essentially paralyzed. These insolvency procedures allow for a company to manage its liabilities all the while benefiting from a state-mandated…
How to Successfully Sell your Business in FranceA Real Estate Lawyer’s Five Step Process to Selling a Business in FranceWhen selling your business in France it is important to distinguish between the sale of your business activity and that of the property and walls in which the business activity takes place. The ‘fonds de commerce’…
When opening a business in France, negotiating your lease agreement is one of the first places to start looking – and it may even be the part you find the most difficult to navigate. Your commercial lease is an essential piece of the puzzle. It sets out the terms and conditions for your business’s ongoing…