Our legal expertise between Bordeaux and Porto

The firm supports businesses and their executives in the decisions that shape their operations, from formation through restructuring, succession and dispute resolution.

• Company formation, governance and shareholders’ agreements.
• Capital transactions, acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations.
• Commercial contracts, distribution, competition and debt recovery.
• Prevention and conduct of business disputes.

The firm’s French-Portuguese practice addresses cross-border projects and disputes with both legal systems and their practical realities in view.

• Establishing, investing and structuring activity between France and Portugal.
• Cross-border contracts, partnerships and wealth-planning transactions.
• Tax, administrative and residence issues.
• Advice and representation in matters connected with both countries.

The firm acts at every stage of property and construction projects, securing commitments and addressing difficulties with a practical approach.

• Acquisitions, sales, leases and ownership structures.
• Construction, subcontracting, completion, warranties and expert evidence.
• Planning, permits and land-use disputes.
• Co-ownership, commercial leases and property litigation.

The firm helps anticipate the tax consequences of professional and wealth-related decisions, and acts when an audit or dispute requires a structured response.

• Tax matters for businesses, executives and restructurings.
• Wealth and property taxation.
• Audits, reassessments and tax litigation.
• Customs matters and international flows.

The firm protects the intangible assets that contribute to the value and differentiation of a business or creator, in advisory work and litigation.

• Trade marks, designs and models: searches, filings, licences and assignments.
• Copyright, digital creations and exploitation agreements.
• Patents, know-how and confidentiality.
• Infringement, unfair competition and parasitic conduct.

The firm supports employers and employees at decisive moments in the employment relationship, with particular attention to prevention and negotiation.

• Employment contracts, mobility, working time and social protection.
• Disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements and dismissals.
• Reorganisations, negotiations and settlements.
• Proceedings before the competent courts.

Following an accident, the firm supports victims and their families in assessing loss and pursuing compensation, with the care required by a sensitive personal situation.

• Road, everyday-life, medical and sporting accidents.
• Preparation for and support at medical examinations.
• Assessment of physical, moral and financial loss.
• Negotiation and compensation proceedings.

The firm advises private clients and families on matters concerning the individual, wealth and succession, with a clear approach attentive to the interests at stake.

• Personal and family law, and protection of personal interests.
• Organisation, transfer and protection of wealth.
• Co-ownership, successions and conflict situations.
• Advice, negotiation and representation where a dispute cannot be avoided.