Lawyer at the Paris Bar
Morgan Jamet, business lawyer in Paris
Morgan Jamet is a business lawyer in Paris and founder of the firm ARST Avocats. Since 1999, he has been advising companies, their executives, partners and investors on their strategic operations, negotiations and the resolution of their difficulties.
As a generalist business lawyer, he provides advice and litigation services in the main areas of business life: commercial law, business contracts, company law, companies in difficulty, distribution and franchising, intellectual property, real estate law and white-collar crime.
Also a business owner, Morgan Jamet has a practical understanding of the economic and operational constraints that executives face. He helps them make decisions, mitigate risks, and define their negotiation, development, or litigation strategies.
Commercial litigation and white-collar crime
Morgan Jamet intervenes in commercial disputes and complex litigation involving companies, partners or managers.
His practice notably covers:
- the non-performance or termination of commercial contracts;
- conflicts between partners;
- disputes arising from an acquisition or sale of a business;
- unfair competition and damage to company assets;
- the responsibility of companies and their managers;
- emergency procedures and precautionary measures;
- debt collection and enforcement procedures.
He defines with his clients a strategy taking into account their economic objectives, procedural risks, available evidence and possibilities for amicable settlement.
Morgan Jamet also practices white-collar crime. He assists companies, executives, and victims in proceedings related to offenses committed within the context of business activity. He intervenes at various stages of the procedure, from the initial investigations to the hearing before the criminal court.
Companies in difficulty and takeovers at the courthouse
Together with Fanny Hurreau, Morgan Jamet leads the insolvency law department at ARST Avocats.
This team supports companies, managers, partners, creditors and potential buyers in the context of prevention, safeguard, receivership and liquidation procedures.
The department has been recognized for several consecutive years by the Décideurs ranking. In 2026, ARST Avocats is among the "Essential" firms in restructuring and distressed companies, the highest level of recognition in this ranking.
You can consult the presentation of this distinction by ARST Avocats as well as the Décideurs 2026 ranking published by Leaders League.
Morgan Jamet specializes in the acquisition of struggling companies through court-ordered sales. He assists prospective buyers with:
- analysis of the takeover file;
- the identification of strategic assets, contracts and activities;
- the preparation and drafting of the offer;
- exchanges with the bodies involved in the procedure;
- the presentation and defense of the project before the court;
- the execution of operations following the adoption of the transfer plan.
He also advises executives facing cash flow problems, the failure of a business partner, or the need to restructure their business.
Creation and development of franchise networks
Morgan Jamet assists franchisors in the creation, structuring and development of their networks, particularly in the restaurant, distribution and service sectors.
His involvement covers auditing the concept, protecting the brand and know-how, drafting the pre-contractual information document and negotiating the franchise agreement.
He then advises franchisors on the legal management of their network, the management of relations with franchisees and the handling of difficulties relating to the execution or termination of contracts.
His practice thus combines franchise law, contract law, intellectual property and commercial litigation.
Business contracts and commercial negotiation
Morgan Jamet advises companies on the negotiation, drafting, revision and securing of their commercial contracts.
He deals in particular with distribution, franchise, supply, service, partnership, subcontracting and trademark licensing contracts, as well as with general terms and conditions of sale or purchase.
His approach involves translating the company's economic objectives into clear, operational, and protective documentation. He also focuses on anticipating difficulties that may arise during the execution or termination of the business relationship.
Finally, it can intervene in the audit and review of contractual portfolios in order to identify risks, inconsistencies or adaptations made necessary by changes in activity or regulations.
Acquisitions, disposals and corporate law
Morgan Jamet assists managers, partners and investors in their acquisition, sale and restructuring operations.
He is involved in the legal audit of the target company, the definition of the structure of the operation and the negotiation of its main conditions.
He also participates in drafting letters of intent, transfer agreements, asset and liability guarantees, and shareholders' agreements. His litigation experience also allows him to handle disputes that may arise before or after the completion of the transaction.
Development of ARST Avocats' activities in French Guiana
Morgan Jamet is in charge of developing ARST Avocats' activities in French Guiana. He has been supporting a clientele of entrepreneurs and locally based businesses there for many years.
Its practice in French Guiana notably involves:
- commercial law and business contracts;
- the structuring and development of businesses;
- acquisition or disposal transactions;
- companies in difficulty;
- debt collection;
- commercial disputes;
- the protection of trademarks and other intangible assets.
He works with companies operating in various sectors of the Guyanese economy, including air transport, construction and public works, real estate, and the distribution and marketing of petroleum products.
This location allows it to combine knowledge of local economic players and realities with the cross-functional skills of the various ARST Avocats divisions.
Professional publications and works
Morgan Jamet is the author of a practical guide to maintaining registers of securities transactions. This work reflects his practice of corporate law and his particular focus on the traceability and security of transactions involving company securities.
With Fanny Hurreau, he is also co-author of the " Petit manuel du recueil de dettes inter-entreprises" (Little Handbook of Inter-Company Debt Collection). Published in 2023, this book presents, in a practical way, ways to anticipate non-payment, collection procedures, and enforcement measures that can be implemented.
The Little Handbook of Inter-Company Debt Collection is presented by Fnac.
Morgan Jamet also regularly publishes analyses devoted to contracts, companies in difficulty, debt collection, company law and developments in business law.
Training for managers and legal services
Morgan Jamet leads training sessions for managers, corporate lawyers, legal departments and other professionals involved in the life of companies.
Following the reform of contract law, he notably assisted lawyers and legal departments in understanding and implementing its new rules.
His training courses also cover:
- the negotiation and drafting of contracts;
- the prevention of contractual risks;
- debt collection;
- companies in difficulty;
- franchising and distribution networks;
- the preparation and management of litigation.
These interventions are based on a practical approach, informed by situations encountered in the course of his advisory and litigation work.
A cross-cutting approach to business law
Morgan Jamet combines legal expertise with an entrepreneurial and pragmatic approach. He strives to offer each client a strategy that is understandable, applicable, and tailored to their economic priorities.
At ARST Avocats, he coordinates teams working in various areas of business law. This structure allows for a comprehensive response to cases involving multiple contractual, commercial, corporate, real estate, criminal, or insolvent issues.