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19

May

2016

The duration of the guarantee must be specified in handwriting, failing which the guarantee instrument may be declared null and void

When providing a guarantee by private deed to a professional creditor, the guarantor must insert the handwritten wording provided for under Article L.341-2 of the French Consumer Code before its signature, failing which his/her guarantee commitment may be declared null and void.   In its decision...



24

Apr

2016

Nasser MERABET is now certified as a Trade Law, Business Law & Competition Law specialist

On 25 April 2016, Nasser MERABET passed a formal examination to become certified as a specialist lawyer in Trade Law, Business Law & Competition Law. In France, lawyers are allowed to take this specialty examination only if they meet objective criteria related to the duration (at least 4 years...



15

Apr

2016

Voting right and nullity of decisions from general meetings under French law

As provided under Article 1844 paragraph 1 of the French Civil code, "every shareholder has the right to participate in collective decisions".   On the other hand, to what extent is a general meeting resolution valid when voted upon also by a non-shareholder?   Pursuant to former...



14

Mar

2016

Update: Regulation 2015/2421 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2015 amending Regulation 861/2007 and Regulation 1896/2006

What you have to know first ? Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council established the European Small Claims Procedure. That Regulation applied to both contested and uncontested cross-border civil and commercial claims of a value, who couldn’t exceed...



29

Feb

2016

Regulation 1346/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 2000 on insolvency proceedings : presentation

What is the goal of the Regulation ? This law lays down common rules for cross-border insolvency proceedings in European Union (EU) countries, except Denmark. It seeks to dissuade debtors from transferring assets or judicial proceedings from one country to another to improve their legal position. When...