Our areas of expertise
Corporate Lawyer
●Corporate restructurings
●M & A
●Corporate
●Conflicts between partners

Macfarlanes LLP supports directors, investors, and companies at all stages of their corporate life. Our law firm specializing in corporate law has recognized experience in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, group structuring, and complex corporate transactions.
- Acquisition and sale of companies : legal audit, negotiation, drafting of deeds and full support during the sale or acquisition of companies.
- Fundraising: preparation of operations, negotiation with investors, legal structuring, and securing investment agreements.
- Company creation : choice of legal form, drafting of articles of association, registration formalities and legal support for the manager.
- Balance sheet operations: capital increase or reduction, issuance of securities, restructuring or joint venture.
- Organization of groups of companies: mergers, demergers, partial contributions of assets, formation of holding companies and optimization of shareholding.
- Shareholder agreements and governance: implementation or adaptation of shareholder agreements, articles of association and management bodies, prevention of conflicts between shareholders.
- Status of corporate officers and management packages : BSPCE, free shares, stock-options, remuneration and legal protection of corporate officers.
- Transfer of business goodwill: comprehensive support during the sale or acquisition of a business, audit, drafting of deeds, and compliance with legal formalities.
- Entry of investors: valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and securing legal agreements.
- Digital: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
Strategic and responsive support
The Corporate / M&A team of the firm Macfarlanes LLP stands out for its strong responsiveness and personalized approach. Each case undergoes an in-depth legal analysis and tailored documentation, ensuring the security and acceleration of transactions.
The lawyers in our firm maintain a lasting relationship of trust with the executives they advise. This proximity fosters a detailed understanding of the economic, tax, and human issues of each structure, ensuring tailored support in all strategic decisions.
Nous intervenons dans la structuration, la négociation et la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des opérations sociétaires : création, levée de fonds, croissance externe, cession, ou transmission d’entreprise.
Business transfer and asset restructuring
Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in family asset restructuring to anticipate intergenerational transfers and optimize the taxation of operations. During the initial audit, particular attention is paid to the tax consequences of restructuring one or more companies.
We regularly advise our clients on the implementation of a Dutreil pact, often ahead of other transfer or sale transactions. This comprehensive approach illustrates the loyalty and trust that our clients place in Macfarlanes LLP, a long-term legal partner.
Need a corporate lawyer?
Whether you are a business creator, partner, or investor, the firm Macfarlanes LLP supports you in all your procedures: company formation, fundraising, sale of company or business assets, shareholders' agreement or business transfer.
Contact a corporate lawyer now to secure your operations and benefit from complete and personalized legal support.
FAQ – Corporate Law
What is corporate law?
Company law is the branch of law that governs the legal life of commercial and civil companies, from their creation to their dissolution. It regulates relations between partners, the obligations of directors, as well as governance and internal functioning.
It also covers strategic operations such as capital increases, mergers, transfers of shares, and restructurings.
When should you consult a corporate lawyer?
It is recommended to consult a company law lawyer when creating a business, for drafting or amending bylaws, during capital operations, or in the event of disputes between partners.
The lawyer can also intervene during restructurings, transfers/acquisitions, or governance difficulties.
What are the roles of a lawyer specialized in corporate law?
The lawyer specialized in corporate law assists clients in drafting deeds, analyzing legal risks, structuring operations, and preventing disputes.
It also represents its clients before the courts in cases of disputes between shareholders, challenges to general meetings, or challenges to acts.
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