European Law

Our team of bilingual and trilingual lawyers, with extensive experience in European Union law and the functioning of EU institutions, offers unparalleled expertise in the market. With a robust network of lawyers in several EU member states, we help you navigate the complexities of European law to achieve your business goals. 

We can assess the impact of European law on your business, negotiate cross-border transactions, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. We specialize in minimizing your legal risks in the European market. 

Our dedicated team provides advisory and litigation/arbitration services to the legal, IT, and financial departments of international corporations. We leverage our extensive knowledge of regulations to forecast their evolution, with a particular focus on consumer law, competition law, financial market law, data processing and information technology regulations, intellectual property law, and employment law. You can count on our expertise to navigate complex legal issues and achieve your business goals in the EU. 

 

Assisting foreign businesses with their investments in France

We guide our clients looking to acquire shares or ownership stakes in French and European companies operating in strategic sectors, which is subject to state clearance under both French and EU law. In case the authorization is denied, we also represent our clients in all subsequent proceedings.

Assisting French businesses with their investments in Europe

We leverage our expertise and partner network to offer our clients the best investment advice, considering the unique foreign investment legislation in each EU member state. 

Establishing Companies in Europe

Many of our lawyers are members of European bar associations (London, Munich, Barcelona, Brussels, etc.) and can practice in multiple languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, etc.). We also enjoy a network of leading partner law firms across Europe, to advise clients on all European expansion decisions. 

EU Public Procurement

Responding to European calls for tenders or submitting projects for funding through European programs can be difficult. Our team will assist you throughout the process, from identifying relevant calls for tenders to preparing adequate filings. 

Assistance before the European Commission

Our team supports you in your interactions with the European Commission and, if necessary, the European Parliament: responding to questionnaires, participating in investigations, drafting, filing, and monitoring complaints about a member state's compliance with European law. 

Interpretation of EU law

We provide EU legislative monitoring and assist our clients in anticipating and understanding new regulatory requirements. This includes advising on the implementation of transposed EU law by businesses. 

Contribution to the development of EU law, notably through the drafting of amendments

We have extensive knowledge and experience in EU law, covering various sectors such as environmental law, financial regulation, competition law, consumer law, and internal market regulation. We can help businesses develop strategies and arguments to persuade the European Commission and legislators while considering the impact of EU law on their operations. 

Application of EU law before national courts

We provide support in all cases regarding the compliance of national law with EU law. 

Court of Justice of the European Union and European Court of Human Rights

We represent our clients in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the EU (preliminary references, infringement and annulment actions) and the European Court of Human Rights. 

Monitoring of Brexit and its consequences

The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has had major impacts on the French and European economy. We help you decipher the situation daily to anticipate the social, tax, financial, customs, commercial, and legal consequences of the new relationship between the UK and the EU.