Inheritance: new French law ends aggressive bank fees
From November 2025, the fees charged by French banks on estates will finally be regulated, good news for families settling
Our dedicated French legal team is led by Hervé Blatry, a seasoned French-qualified avocat based in our Bishop’s Stortford office. With over 30 years’ experience, Hervé is uniquely positioned to guide clients through the complexities of the French legal system, providing expert advice and tailored solutions. Navigating French law can be challenging due to its significant differences from UK law—specialist guidance is essential to avoid the pitfalls.
Our team can also provide support for dispute resolution including enforcement action, construction disputes, property disputes, contact disputes and disputes with banks regarding mortgages. We offer specialist advice to help manage your French assets and estate, including wills, gifting, powers of attorney under French law and specialist advice for beneficiaries.
We are committed to delivering our clients’ objectives, giving clear advice and making navigating French law seamless and stress-free. You can rely on our expertise based on many years’ experience, giving you peace of mind and the confidence to achieve your goals.
Tees is a Top-Tier Legal 500 firm with a multi-disciplinary team who can help you with all aspects related to business borrowing and other financial products. We have an in-house team of independent financial advisers who work closely with our legal teams to ensure joined-up first rate service. Our legal and financial specialists collaborate to deliver a cohesive and high-quality service, ensuring your business protection planning and implementation needs are fully met.
Excellent French legal advice delivered with clarity and professionalism. Their bilingual expertise and understanding of both UK and French law made a complex process straightforward and stress-free.
From November 2025, the fees charged by French banks on estates will finally be regulated, good news for families settling
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