French Commercial Law for Litigators - An Introduction

Introduction

French commercial law and English commercial law are two distinct legal systems that govern commercial transactions in their respective jurisdictions. While both legal systems share some similarities due to the influence of Roman and common law traditions, there are also significant differences. It is important to note that legal systems are complex, and the following points provide a general overview of some key distinctions.

This introductory webinar will cover the issues you are likely to encounter when dealing with French contract matters.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The French Legal System
• Sources of Law
• Contract interpretation in France
• The Court System
• Company Law and the French Commercial Code
• Common business structures include the Société Anonyme (SA) and the Société à Responsibility Limitée (SARL)
• Bankruptcy and insolvency
• Remedies for breach of a commercial contract
• Specific performance
• Damages
• Termination of contract
• Retention of Title
• Specific performance with damages
• Relevant caselaw

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 29th November 2024

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