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French contract law
French contract law differs significantly from UK law. If you live, work or do business in France, expert advice from a French lawyer can help you understand your rights and obligations and avoid potential disputes.
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Understanding French contract law
Although France is geographically close to the UK, its legal system is very different. Whether you are doing business in France, buying property or entering into an agreement, it is important to understand how French contract law applies to you.
"The main area that I use with Tees is European law and largely for France. Their French lawyer is a gift and one that is much respected by this company." Legal 500 2026
Our French avocat, Hervé Blatry, has extensive experience in the French courts and advises individuals and businesses on both contentious and non-contentious contract matters. He speaks French and English fluently, and we can provide English translations of relevant documents where required.
We also have experience in resolving French legal disputes and can advise you if you are considering setting up a business in France.
Our French contract law services include advice on:
- residential property sales and purchases
- commercial property sales and purchases
- residential leases
- commercial leases
- construction contracts
- mortgages
- farming agreements
- contracts for the sale of goods
- distribution agreements
- company formation and company statutes
- share sales
Legal and financial advice under one roof
Tees is a top-tier Legal 500 firm offering joined-up legal and financial services. We have our own independent financial advisers (IFAs), who work closely with our lawyers.
Our advisers provide holistic financial planning and as we are not connected to any one provider, we can offer a whole-of-market approach for the range of products we can advise on. We can also give independent advice for a whole range of insurance products to protect you and your family. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we’re accountable for the advice we give.
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If you’re entering into a contract in France, dealing with a contractual issue or facing a dispute, our French legal specialists can help. We can provide clear, practical advice on French contract law, tailored to your circumstances, so you can understand your rights and obligations and make informed decisions.
We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.
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French qualified Avocat with over 30 years of experience, of which 18 have been in the UK. Herve assists clients across a range of private and business deals, as well as litigation in France.
