www.paetzold-paris.com

PAETZOLD A V O C A T S

For more than 30 years, both French and international companies have valued and

sought the professional competence provided by Paetzold Avocats. In view of our

partners’ outstanding expert knowledge of French law and our intercultural orientation,

our law firm is one of the first ports of call in France for international companies.

Your par tner for Commercia l and Labour Law in F rance

THE FIRM

Paetzold Avocats is an independent boutique law firm for all aspects of business and labour law,dedicated to international groups and companies and their subsidiaries with activities in France.We work both throughout France and abroad.

For more than 30 years we have assisted our clients in preparing and implementing their projects,in court and arbitration proceedings and in their daily business affairs. On account of our manyyears of experience and professional competence, we are able to answer any questions quicklyand pragmatically.

Paetzold Avocats offers you comprehensive services in business law and labour law such as audits,analyses, advice, negotiations, writing, judicial expertise, litigation, procedure and arbitration.

Based in Paris, our firm has become a reference thanks to our high level of expertise, our in-depth understanding of the business world and the close relationship we have with our clients.

Our lawyers and associates are known for their professional expertise, their precision and their efficiency.

Our team of 30 trilingual people (FR, DE, EN) is characterised by high flexibility and dedication. It is always at your disposal and will render you a service entirely in accordance with your requirements.

Our human-sized law firm finally ensures a responsive service system adapted to all yours needs.

www.paetzold-paris.com

Andreas PAETZOLDPartner

Stephan PAETZOLDPartner

Carsten HEISIGPartner

Marine SAPHYPartner

Vincent RIBADEAU DUMASPartner

Fabien CRECHETPartner

Florian PAETZOLDPartner

Florence LARGETax Law Specialist

Sabine HENSELSenior Associate

Alexandra GALINOWSKIAssociate

Lola GUICHEUXAssociate

Lise-Marie BECHMANNSenior Associate

Gabriele NICKLSenior Associate Corporate

Eva-Maria SCHWARZBÖCKTranslator and Paralegal

Andrea LUDWIGTranslator and Paralegal

Agnès THURIAUManager

Valérie PEDLERAssistant

Kamila BAKHABBAJParalegal Corporate

Sandra DILLANAssistant

Katrin KOCHAssistant

OUR FIELDS OF PRACTICE

French-German relations

Relation between German companies and French authoritiesRelation between German companies and their customers suppliers and partner in FranceIntragroup governance

Industrial contracts

International projectsProcurement, engineering and industrial subcontractingagreements Public tender contractsWarranties

Environment

Dealing with the administrationDecontamination and remediationClassified installations for environmental protection

Distribution and Competition law

Abuse of a dominant positionAntitrust Commercial contracts: distribution agreements, commercial agency, sales, provision of servicesMerger controlDistribution networksE-commerceGeneral conditions of sale and purchaseIllicit commercial practicesPricesProceedings involving the French Competition Authority

Dispute resolution within our areas of expertise

ArbitrationCommercial disputesCourt-ordered expert proceduresLabour disputesEnforcement proceedingsIndustrial disputesNegotiation and mediationProtective measuresSettlement agreements

Criminal offences

White collarOffences re. labour law

Governance

Company directors: statutes, appointment, terminationManagement of liability and delegationsCo-existence of corporate mandates and employment contracts

Insolvency procedures

Acquisitions and salesConciliation proceedingsProperty claimsDeclaration of claims Retention of titleSafeguard, redress and liquidation procedures

Compliance

Compliance auditsCriminal offences Whistleblowing proceduresInvestigations by state authorities Compliance training Transparency and anti-corruption law

Corporate Centre

Approval of annual accounts, financial statementsBusiness formalities regarding the Trade and Companies Register, Chamber of Trade and Commerce, tax services,INSEE and INPI Company registration General shareholder’s meetings Liaison with state authorities and organisations Management of shareholder registers and share transfer registersPublication formalities Registration formalities for employers not established inFrance and their employees, regarding French social securitystructures, payroll and company returns, conclusion of insurance contracts Translation and interpretation in French, German and English

Insurance

Property damagesDecennial LiabilityCivil LiabilityTransport

IP IT

ContractsCopyrightsKnow-howData protection (GDPR)IT and Internet PatentsTrademarks

Labour law

Asbestos Collective agreementsCriminal offence Employment contracts: conclusion, fulfilment and termination Gross negligence Health, safety and working conditions International projects Occupational illnesses and accidents at work Relocation of staff in France and abroad Employee representationRestructuring projects, collective dismissalsSocial benefits charges Working time

Liability

Court-ordered expert proceduresIndustrial and nuclear risks InsuranceInternational projectsLiability of products, suppliers and constructors

Mergers and Acquisitions

Purchase and sale of stocks and shares Purchase, sale and management-lease of businesses Creation, purchase and sale of companies Dissolution and liquidation Creation and closure of branches and subsidiaries International projectsMergers, demergers, partial contribution of assets Taxes and duties Share capital

Real estate and urbanism

Acquisition, sale and rent of property Commercial leases Construction of properties Contracts (construction, cooperation, formation of a grouping) International projects Planning permission

Restructuring

Closure of sitesEconomic justification notesInternational projectsProcedure of informing and consulting employee represen-tativesProject managementSocial plans

Subcontracting

GuaranteesSubcontracting AgreementsSubcontracting public tender contracts

Tax

Cross broder investment/divestmentExecutive taxationFamily officeGroup corporate taxationMergers and Acquisitions Property investment Relations with the tax administration – Tax audits and litigation – Tax rulingsRestructuring

Transport

Transport contractsCustoms

Our law firm is located in the business centre of Paris,in the vicinity of the Arc de Triomphe

and the Champs-Elysées.

18, rue de Tilsitt 75017 Paris - Tél : +33 (0) 1 43 18 18 20

www.paetzold-paris.com

contact@paetzold-paris.com

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