Should a lawyer draft a formal notice?

A formal notice can trigger the accrual of interest, pave the way for the termination of a contract, or constitute a decisive piece of evidence in court. When should it be entrusted to a lawyer?

Family SCI or joint ownership: which structure to choose for a family property purchase?

By Olivier Paquerau, Of Counsel at ARST Avocats. Buying a home, rental property, or family residence with several people quickly leads to a fundamental question: should you buy...

Acquiring 10% of a French company listed in London can now trigger an audit by the French Ministry of Economy and Finance (Bercy)

Since August 17, 2026, crossing the 10% threshold of voting rights of a French company listed on certain foreign markets may fall under the control of foreign investments in France.

Investing in rental housing in French Guiana: what tax credit is available for companies subject to corporate income tax?

Companies subject to corporation tax that invest in new rental housing in French Guiana can benefit, under certain conditions, from a tax credit of 40% under Article 244 quater X or 35% under Article 244 quater W of the French General Tax Code.

End of season in the Médoc: what to do when your company's cash flow is insufficient?

After a difficult 2026 tourist season, some businesses in the Médoc region are entering autumn with insufficient cash flow. Payment deadlines, negotiations with creditors, ad hoc mandates, conciliation, or insolvency proceedings: the solutions depend on the severity and origin of the difficulties.

Surviving spouse and blocked inheritance: what rights and what recourse?

When a married person dies, their spouse has significant inheritance rights. They may receive a share of the estate outright or as a life estate, and retain the right to use the family home...