Legal strategy built
for business.
From formation to acquisition, from contract to dispute, we provide the rigorous corporate and commercial counsel that businesses at every stage of growth require.
Business legal matters demand both technical precision and strategic judgment. A poorly drafted contract, a missed regulatory obligation, or an underestimated liability can have consequences that far outweigh the cost of careful legal counsel at the outset.
We advise French and international clients across the full business lifecycle — from company formation and commercial contracts through to M&A, restructuring, and commercial litigation before the Tribunal de commerce de Lyon.
Areas We Handle
Company Formation & Corporate Structure
Incorporation of SAS, SARL, SA and other structures; shareholders' agreements; governance documents; joint ventures; and holding structures.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Full transaction support — due diligence, negotiation, SPA and SHA drafting, closing mechanics, and post-completion integration. We represent buyers and sellers.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and review of distribution agreements, franchise agreements, supply contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and all standard commercial documentation.
Commercial Litigation & Arbitration
Representation in commercial disputes before the Tribunal de commerce, including urgent injunctive relief, debt recovery, and enforcement of judgments.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Advisory to debtors and creditors in sauvegarde, redressement judiciaire, and liquidation proceedings; negotiation of debt restructuring plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your objectives, the number of shareholders, liability preferences, and planned financing. We advise on the relative merits of SAS, SARL, SA and other structures, and help you anticipate tax and governance implications from the outset.
We review legal, contractual, employment, IP, and regulatory matters to identify risks and liabilities that should affect the purchase price or require contractual protections. We produce a clear, actionable due diligence report.
Yes. The Tribunal de commerce can issue urgent orders (ordonnances de référé) to prevent a competitor from using your confidential information, to freeze assets, or to enforce a non-compete. We have significant experience in emergency commercial proceedings.
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Every mandate begins with a confidential consultation. Tell us your situation — we will tell you, plainly, what the law can achieve for you.