Dear Clients, Dear Partners, Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, In order to deal with the unprecedented situation created by the spread of the Covid-19, Galion has decided to close its office until further notice, as a preventive measure to safeguard public health. We will continue to support the needs of our clients and partners through remote working, and […]
QUESTION ONE – When representing a client with significant business activities in foreign jurisdictions, what are some key risk-related concerns that arise in a cross-border context and how can a parent company minimise such risk? The two-key risk-related concerns arising in a cross-border context are the following: a/ do not assume that what goes in […]
Lionel Paraire and his small team of labour law specialists have spent years carefully cultivating an approach to law that relies on a close relationship with each client. The companies that work with Galion, prefer them to a full-service law firm because they want lawyers who are fully focused on delivering the very best legal […]
Nikhil Palli (middle) of Palli Law Firm recently met Alexander Roth (Left) & Christian Roth (right) of rothpartners for dinner in Paris, France. Nikhil is IR Global’s exclusive Debt & Asset Recovery member in India, whilst Christian & Alexander are IR Global’s exclusive Corporate Law members in France. Nikhil had the following to say about their dinner: […]
CBM has been appointed to assist Solosumisura in its operations in France in providing compliance services. Solosumisura a private Italian company, is providing tailored furnishings for retail shops, business offices and private houses. They also offer custom designed kitchen cabinetry, amazing library wall panels. You’ll find a collection of some of their finest home furniture. Solosumisura
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT: Reminder regarding the use of a CDD (i.e. a fixed-term contract) of replacement. Article L. 1242-2 of the Labor code provides notably for the possibility to enter into a fixed-term contract for the replacement of an employee while awaiting the actual starting date of the employee hired under a permanent contract and meant to […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Estelle Floyd of Floyd & Associés. Estelle has joined IR as our exclusive Franchise and Distribution Law Member in France. The Floyd & Associés firm is an independent firm of French lawyers dedicated to business litigation. Its creation stems from a desire […]
Lionel Paraire of Galion recently met Ruggero Rubino-Sammartano for lunch in Paris. Lionel is IR Global’s exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) member in France, whilst Ruggero is IR Global’s exclusive Commercial Arbitration member in Italy. Lionel had the following to say about this meeting: “Great pleasure to have lunch with Ruggero Rubino Sammartano, a good friend […]
Lionel Paraire and Shilpen Savani have developed a good friendship within the IR Global network and recently met up in London for a catch up.
Legal Focus: Have new French intermediary rules achieved their objectives? The Directive (EU) 2016/97 of the European parliament on insurance distribution – known as the Insurance Distribution Act (IDA) – was transposed into French law and entered into force nearly a year ago on October 1, 2018. The insurance distribution sector was already strongly regulated […]
Legal Focus: Have new French intermediary rules achieved their objectives? Regulations had intended to extend scope of distribution rules and increase consumer protection. The Directive (EU) 2016/97 of the European parliament on insurance distribution – known as the Insurance Distribution Act (IDA) – was transposed into French law and entered into force nearly a […]
QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? When contemplating a cross-border acquisition, the main question for a potential buyer is whether the company considered for acquisition fits the buyer’s development strategy. A […]
