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French Dispute Resolution

Sometimes it’s not the language that’s the problem. The French law team at Tees can help you resolve disputes in France quickly and efficiently.

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We don’t just look after you, we look out for you. That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

We talk your language

The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

Overview

French dispute resolution

If you do business or own property in France, you’ll already know that the legal system there is very different to that in England. And we all know that relationships, both professional and personal, can sometimes go wrong.

Even if you speak fluent French, you may feel that there’s no other option but to get legal advice on how you can resolve your difficulties. That’s where we can help. Tees is an English law firm, but we have the expertise and practical experience to guide you through disputes and litigation in France

French avocat

Our French lawyer, avocat Hervé Blatry, is on hand to guide you through the French system. Hervé qualified in France and had extensive experience in the French courts before coming to the UK. He has dealt with many different types of cases, including:

Commercial contracts disputes
enforcement action if existing contracts are not being honoured
construction disputes
property disputes
disputes with banks regarding mortgages

Our approach to French disputes and litigation

We will work out whether an amicable solution can be reached and if it can, Hervé will draw up a settlement agreement for you. If legal action can’t be avoided, Hervé will work with an experienced, correspondent lawyer in France to bring the action in the French courts. We’ll provide English translations of all relevant documents if you need us to.

How we can help

If you’d like to meet one of our experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.

We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.

The team provided expert guidance, seamlessly navigating cross-border complexities with clarity and professionalism. Their strategic advice and prompt communication gave us confidence at every stage of the process.

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Hervé Blatry

Avocat

French Law

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