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France
Paris
WLA designation open.

France is the second-largest economy in the EU and one of the most significant legal markets in Europe. French civil law governs a large proportion of cross-border commercial relationships in continental Europe and the French-speaking world. Paris is a growing arbitration centre — particularly for EU-Africa transactions — and French employment law is among the most complex and employee-protective in the world.

France
Europe · Civil Law
WLA
Designation open
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WLA in France

WLA's France designation covers a jurisdiction that appears in more cross-border EU matters than almost any other.

France is the second-largest economy in the EU and one of the most significant legal markets in Europe. French civil law governs a large proportion of cross-border commercial relationships in continental Europe and the French-speaking world.

WLA Co-Practice Protocol
Brief WLA on this jurisdiction
Describe your France matter. WLA will identify the right co-practice partner when designated.
France — Key Legal Facts
Legal system
Civil law (Napoleonic code) · EU member
Language
French (all legal proceedings must be in French)
Currency
EUR
Key courts
Tribunal de commerce · Cour d'appel · Cour de cassation
Arbitration
ICC Court of Arbitration (Paris) · CMAP
Employment
Labour Code (Code du travail) — most protective employment regime in the EU
Tax
IS (Impôt sur les sociétés) 25% · CEHR solidarity surtax
WLA status
Open — Apply Now
WLA France Designation

The WLA France designation is open.

WLA designates one exclusive partner firm Per Practice. The France position is currently open — one of the most strategically valuable designations available in the WLA network.

What WLA looks for
·Active regulated practice in France — good standing
·Minimum 3 years continuous practice in jurisdiction
·Genuine depth in cross-border commercial work
·Current professional indemnity insurance
·Commitment to WLA's co-practice protocol
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WLA
France · Open
Apply for the WLA France designation. Per Practice. One Practice. 3–4 week review process.
No application fee · 3–4 week review · Per Practice, one Practice
Practitioners in France

Legal specialists
in Paris.

WLA practitioners in France work as one co-practice team with partner firms worldwide.

Nathalie Hellio
France
Nathalie Hellio
Tax Lawyer expatriation taxes, immigration, social security, employment…
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WLA Co-Practice Protocol

Your matter. One co-practice team across every jurisdiction. 48 hours.