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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.
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
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:
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.

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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If you’d like to meet one of our French litigation 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
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