Commercial law, i.e. the branch of business law that governs the activities of merchants and their commercial transactions, is one of our firm’s areas of expertise.

On a daily basis, CITIZEN AVOCATS negotiates and drafts commercial contracts for companies (commercial leases, master agreements, specific mandates, franchises, licences, agreements for the delivery of services, partnerships, transport, terms of sale, taking of security, etc.). We always strive to defend our clients’ interests to the best of our ability and protect their businesses with technical, detailed contracts that leave as little room for interpretation as possible. We firmly believe that many disputes can be avoided with clear, balanced, precise, and unambiguous agreements. That is why we prepare our deeds with care and professionalism, involving our clients at every stage of the process, right up to the signing and performance of the commitments made.

Thanks to our experience as an independent, niche firm, we have developed technical expertise in the following areas:

  • Commercial leases (drafting, negotiation, renewal, disputes, etc.);
  • Business transfers (M&A, fonds de commerce, restructuring, etc.);
  • International contracts (international sale of goods, brokerage, cross-border investments, complex arrangements, etc.); and
  • In general, the drafting of French contracts in English.

The firm also assists merchants and craftsmen, who wish to entrust the management of, or transfer their, business to a buyer. We accompany them in their discussions with the other parties involved in the transaction (accountants, colleagues) to facilitate completion.

We always favour feasibility, compliance, mitigation of risks and rapidity.

In the unfortunate event of abusive termination of negotiations, abrupt cessation of a commercial relationship, the firm can represent its Clients before the competent courts (civil, commercial or arbitration). Thanks to its dual expertise in consultancy and litigation, CITIZEN remains your law firm, whether its time to shake hands or fight.

— Contact our lawyer dealing with commercial & contract law matters, Maître Simon Deceuninck, Avocat Partner.