Business lawyer for contracts and disputes - GOLDWIN AVOCATS

Professionals must constantly evolve in order not to be surpassed by the competition. Digitalization and globalization make the life of a French company more complex .

Thus, in the event of an unforeseen event, it is necessary to deal with it quickly, so as not to hinder the smooth running of the company. Quickly assessing the risk, finding adequate and rapid solutions, identifying the problem in legal terms, this is the daily role of a business lawyer alongside the company.

To meet the legal needs of businesses , the assistance of a business law attorney is an alternative that saves valuable time.

Furthermore, benefiting from the advice of a lawyer specializing in business law avoids getting bogged down in legal, even judicial, consequences that are time-consuming and costly for the company.

A company’s activity is made up of a multitude of subjects, each requiring a specific response. Law covers all subjects, both public and private. A business law firm allows you to benefit from 360° expertise on all subjects.

Business law is a complex law, which tends to become even more so. It covers a variety of different laws, each with its own rules. These rules are subject to regular legislative developments, implying knowledge of French, European and international regulations.

Faced with this dense and very specific legislative arsenal, the advice of a lawyer specializing in business law appears to be a necessity in order to provide solutions adapted to the needs of the company.

What are the missions of a business lawyer?

A business lawyer intervenes both in advice and litigation. He becomes a privileged partner throughout the life of a company. Depending on the company, business law actually brings together different specific branches of law:

  • protect and optimize company premises through real estate law;
  • securing patents, trademarks and technologies through intellectual property law;
  • social law to facilitate relations with employees;
  • tax law to optimize business results;
  • be in compliance with consumer protection through consumer law;
  • etc.

A generalist in the world of business and private law, the business lawyer has a global vision of the expectations and problems of each company, from small businesses to large companies, including mid-sized companies and start-ups.

Details of the missions of a business law lawyer in Paris.

Here are the activities we work on most frequently:

  • Termination of established business relationships;
  • Negotiation and drafting of employment contracts, commercial contracts, partnerships as well as any contractual dispute related to execution;
  • Relations between shareholders with negotiation of shareholder agreements, resolution of conflicts between shareholders,
  • etc.

Our business law firm also knows how to innovate with the times. We were among the first to warn about the risks arising from digital platforms such as Airbnb. We are developing expertise in the development of e-commerce businesses, with the specificities of online distribution.

Our firm supports digital companies to accelerate their development in a secure legal environment that respects personal data.

The business world is in upheaval and the law is sometimes slow to adapt. Our firm is thinking about the future, proposing creative and innovative legal solutions to secure their activities.

A legal answer adapted to each type of company

A legal response adapted to each type of business

If the life of companies is marked by common milestones, their activity is varied and calls for specific reasoning and legal choices.

The firm adapts to the needs and sectors of activity of its clients, particularly in the following areas:

  • Development of innovative projects : the development of new technologies requires securing the project by providing suitable legal solutions and anticipating possible legislative developments.
  • Internet activity : the Firm is one of the first to have developed a specialty in Internet law . Creation and protection of sites, drafting of general conditions of use, legal notices, etc., are all subjects on which the Firm provides you with advice.
  • Carriers : at the crossroads of many rights, the activity of carrier calls for in-depth legal expertise. Specialists in transport issues, the lawyers of the Goldwin firm provide you with advice adapted to your needs.
  • Self-employed workers : special legal regime, the complexity of which can discourage independent professionals. The Firm’s lawyers are recognized experts in supporting the self-employed.
  • Public procurement : your activity may lead you to recover a public contract. You will then need specialized legal support, an area of ​​expertise for which the Firm is renowned.

In addition, the growth of a business sometimes requires international development. However, such an expansion requires knowledge of foreign laws, as well as independent commercial practices.

Although using a foreign lawyer is legitimate, it often proves to be costly and complex, especially since the language barrier proves to be an obstacle to the progress of the case.

With its expertise in international law and its lawyers registered with the New York bar, the firm supports its clients in their international projects.

Business life is not free from conflicts, true obstacle to the activity, which can sometimes paralyse it, particularly in the event of disputes between partners. Often, the assistance of a lawyer is a solution that turns out decisive in the event of a dispute. By virtue of his/her status, the lawyer is legitimate in finding a rapid solution to the cause of the disagreement between partners. If necessary, he can determine the most appropriate litigation strategy to resolve the dispute. Goldwin’s Firm is a renowned expert in commercial litigation. We help our clients to define an efficient and fair commercial strategy. In the event of failure to resolve disputes amicably, the firm represents its clients before the competent Courts. The firm assists and advises companies in their pre-litigious and litigious actions. Beyond litigation between partners, a business lawyer is skilled to provide an immediate answer and a perfect understanding of your needs. He/she shows teaching skills and is detached to allow company directors and managers to make the right decisions, in full awareness of the risks and stakes involved. His/her knowledge of the business world and the experience in the field make him/her a precious ally at companies’ side every day.

From setting up a company to managing relations between partners, including management. Setting up a company and its legal framework is a crucial stage in the life of a business: writing statutes, shareholders’ agreements, general meetings…  A company management requires a regular legal follow-up. The mission of the Firm is to get to know its clients, in order to provide the follow-up and provide right answers to their business law needs.

The activity of the companies is based on their employees. In this way, conflicts with employees can have important consequences. Writing contractual documents, managing redundancies, mutual agreed termination of contract, resignations, relations with employee organisations and staff representative bodies such as the Business and Social Council, collective negotiations on pay conditions, etc… The Firm can assist you with all your labor law issues, including harassment cases, dismissal without real and serious cause, and irregular dismissal.

The development of a professional activity requires premises adapted to your needs. The Firm helps you for the negotiation of commercial lease, its conclusion, but also in the event of difficulties during its execution. The Firm well be by your side for commercial lease renewing, the transfer of commercial leases and leasehold rights.

We protect your know-how. In order to defend your interests and ensure the long-term future of your business, it’s essential to protect what makes it famous. Patents, trademark registrations, distinctive signs… To fight malicious practices (website counterfeiting, copyright usurpation or unfair competition), a legal answer is the best way to put a stop to any infringement of your rights. The firm is committed to defend your interests providing you its expertise. It implements monitoring competition tools in the filing of industrial and intellectual property rights. The firm reacts rapidly at the first sign of infringement to defend and protect your know-how.

Starting and developing a business involves acquiring market share. This process is governed by very precise rules. Often, in order to avoid possible sanctions, call on a lawyer is a necessary solution. We can help you define a legal strategy adapted to your commercial policy, and defend your interests. Its challenges your market position in the light of the law to secure your business.

The firm’s lawyers can help you develop your business, particularly when setting up distribution networks: transferring know-how, writing commercial contracts, business assets searches, leaving the franchise network, etc. These are all stages in which the firm can put its experience to good use.

Fraud, misappropriation of business assets, insider dealing… The offenses concerning companies directors or managers are technical. The intervention of a lawyer is essential in the event of litigation before a Criminal Court. Goldwin firm is composed by of lawyers specialised in business criminal law.

Our business law firm can help you to expand your business abroad. We are also by your side for any company transformation, change in share capital, merger and acquisition operation, etc.

Business life is dotted with obstacles that can endanger your company’s activities. We assist you to manage your company’s difficulties. In this way, their quick resolution with adapted legal means is often decisive for the future of your business.

Goldwin Law Firm has an in-depth knowledge of the business world. Its experience with its professional clients provides you a meticulous follow-up of your cases and a reactive answer to your legal issues. The firm’s lawyers have an expertise in all the areas of business law, as well as in related fields, such as business criminal law and labor law. In this way, the firm offers you a single interlocutor to manage all your company’s problematic situations: its relations with employees, customers, competitors and business partners. Thanks to the diversity of its expertise, the firm handles the follow-up of all its clients’ business activities. Our lawyers know each client and the stakes of their activities. In this way, they can give them adapted advises. The firm supports its professional clients during the life of their company and in all aspects of their activity. Our lawyers can advise and assist you with all your legal issues:

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Brilliant team. It’s a pleasure to work with a skilled, efficient and reliable law firm. Cases are taken VERY seriously. Jonathan and his associates are extremely efficient. I highly recommend them.

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A golden law firm! Maître Zahedi, Maître Bellaiche and all the firm’s associates make up a great team of efficiency, integrity, professionalism and responsiveness. It’s great to be able to count on professionals who are committed and exemplary, adapting to often tight deadlines. With this law firm you can sleep soundly and peacefully, I fully recommend it and would like to thank Maître Zahedi once again for his efficiency and exemplary handling of our case.

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