
Expert Legal Services | Laforgue Law Office - Paris
Welcome to Laforgue Law Office, a distinguished member of the Paris Bar Association. We are an interdisciplinary law firm dedicated to providing a wide range of legal services and solutions to clients both nationally and internationally. Our team is committed to delivering expert legal counsel and representation, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and support.
Our Clients
We cater to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as international companies with a limited presence in France. Our clients seek advice on both national and international legal issues, and we pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our Expertise
We are qualified to represent clients in both litigation and the settlement of disputes, as well as in non-contentious matters. Our firm is also registered for the use of Datacert’s Collaboration Portal (ELM Solutions) and can submit invoices using the LEDES standard classification, ensuring efficient and transparent billing processes.
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law: We provide counsel in employment law and represent both employees and employers in litigation throughout France. Our services cover disputes regarding wages, wrongful termination, retaliation and discrimination, harassment, executive compensation, and social security contributions.
- Creditor's Rights: We assist in the collection of debts, including gathering information about assets, land, and real estate properties. We manage repossessions, arrange bailiff procedures, serve legal documents, and handle litigation and enforcement of judgments. As an Associate Member of the International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC), we collaborate with global partners to enhance our debt recovery efforts.
- Commercial Law: Our firm reviews and drafts all commercial documents, including pre-contractual agreements, cooperation agreements, subcontracting agreements, commercial leases, and other property transactions.
- Legalization & Apostille: We offer services for true and certified copies of official documents and the legalization/notarization of signatures on various documents. This includes powers of attorney, litigation documents, affidavits, settlements, notices of service of process, and banking documents. We also manage apostille proceedings when necessary.
Our Commitment
At Laforgue Law Firm, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal practice. We are qualified to handle cases and represent your interests before all French courts, arbitration tribunals, and administrative agencies. Our expertise and commitment to excellence have earned us recommendations from the American Embassy in Paris, the Australian Embassy in Paris, and the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) as English-speaking lawyers authorized to practice throughout France.
Contact Us
For more information about our services or to schedule a consultation, please contact us. We look forward to assisting you with your legal needs and contributing to your success.
About Laforgue Law Office
Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
5 / 5
20/06/2024
Yuriy:
I had a case when the debtor refused to pay for the delivered goods. The amount of the case was roun ...
5 / 5
19/06/2024
Darry:
I retained Laforgue Avocat to assist collecting on an outstanding debt. François was professional, g ...
Practice areas
Employment & Labor
Comprehensive Labour Law Services
At Laforgue Law Firm, we offer comprehensive counsel and representation in labour law for both employees and employers across France. Our expertise spans a wide range of employment-related issues, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of legal support and advocacy. We are dedicated to addressing the complexities of labour law and providing practical solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our services include:
- Wage Disputes: Addressing conflicts over unpaid or underpaid wages, ensuring fair compensation for employees and compliance with legal standards for employers.
- Wrongful Termination: Representing clients in cases of unjust or unlawful dismissal, protecting employees' rights and guiding employers through the proper termination processes to avoid legal repercussions.
- Retaliation and Discrimination: Advocating for clients facing retaliation or discrimination in the workplace, striving to create a fair and equitable work environment for all.
- Harassment: Providing legal support for victims of workplace harassment, helping them navigate the legal system and seek justice against perpetrators.
- Executive Compensation: Advising on disputes and negotiations related to executive pay and benefits, ensuring that agreements are fair, legally compliant, and beneficial for all parties involved.
- Social Security and Payroll Contributions: Resolving issues related to social security and other payroll contributions, helping both employees and employers understand and fulfill their legal obligations.
Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to protecting your rights and achieving favorable outcomes in all matters of labour law. We understand the critical importance of a fair and just workplace and are here to support you every step of the way, whether you are an employee seeking justice or an employer needing guidance on complex legal issues. At Laforgue Law Firm, we are your trusted partners in navigating the challenges of labour law.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Expert Legal Representation in Lawsuits & Disputes
At Laforgue Law Firm, we provide comprehensive assistance and representation in a wide range of legal disputes. Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to advocating for your rights and achieving favorable outcomes. Our services include:
- Legal Action: We represent clients in initiating and managing legal action before any French court. Our team ensures that your case is handled with the utmost professionalism, employing strategic approaches to maximize your chances of success.
- Bankruptcy Proceedings: If your debtor is in bankruptcy or compulsory liquidation, we guide you through the complex proceedings. Our goal is to protect your interests and help you navigate the legal intricacies of bankruptcy law, ensuring you are well-represented and your rights are safeguarded.
- Creditor's Rights: In the event of your debtor’s insolvency, we work diligently to establish and enforce your priority rights as a registered creditor. We ensure that your claims are properly prioritized, helping you recover the debts owed to you effectively and efficiently.
With a commitment to excellence and a client-focused approach, Laforgue Law Firm is your trusted partner in managing and resolving legal disputes. Whether dealing with complex litigation or protecting your rights as a creditor, we provide the expertise and support you need.
Bankruptcy & Debt
Effective Creditor's Rights & Debt Collection
At Laforgue Law Firm, we provide robust assistance in the collection of debts, ensuring that creditors can effectively recover what they are owed. Our comprehensive services in creditor's rights include:
- Asset Information: Gathering detailed information about assets, including land and real estate properties, to identify and locate debtor assets.
- Repossessions: Managing the repossession process to recover assets efficiently and legally.
- Bailiff Procedures: Arranging for bailiff procedures to enforce court orders and recover debts.
- Service of Legal Documents: Serving legal documents accurately and promptly to ensure all legal processes are properly followed.
- Litigation and Enforcement: Handling litigation and the enforcement of judgments and other court decisions, providing strong representation in court to secure favorable outcomes.
As an Associate Member of the International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC), we leverage our global network and resources to enhance our debt recovery efforts. Our membership in the IACC allows us to collaborate with international partners, providing our clients with comprehensive and effective solutions for debt collection.
Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to protecting your rights as a creditor and ensuring the recovery of outstanding debts. Whether dealing with local or international debtors, Laforgue Law Firm is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of creditor's rights and debt collection.
Business
Expert Legal Support for Contracts and Company Formation
At Laforgue Law Firm, we provide comprehensive legal services to support your business in drafting and managing a wide range of contracts and agreements. Our expertise includes:
- Commercial Law Advice: We advise you on all aspects of commercial law and practices, ensuring that your business operations are legally sound and compliant.
- Document Drafting: We draft essential business documents, such as confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, pre-contractual agreements, and more.
- Distribution Networks: We assist in setting up distribution networks and drafting franchising agreements, selective or exclusive distribution agreements, trademark license agreements, advertising, and sales agency agreements.
- Business Contracts: We help draft a variety of business contracts, including subcontracting agreements, licenses of expertise, cooperation agreements, general conditions of purchase or sale, pricing agreements, special sales agreements, and joint venture agreements.
Formation of Companies
We provide expert advice and assistance in all stages of company formation. Our services ensure that your business is established on a solid legal foundation:
- Choosing the Best Form: We help you determine the most appropriate legal structure for your company, whether it's a “société anonyme” (SA), “société par actions simplifiée” (SAS), or “société à responsabilité limitée” (SARL). We explain the benefits and legal implications of each form, including limited liability and governance structures.
- Drafting of Articles of Association: We prepare all necessary legal documents to create your company, including by-laws and Articles of Association tailored to your specific needs. We also assist in organizing and conducting meetings of the Board of Directors, Management Board, Supervisory Board, Shareholders, and more.
- Registration Process: We manage the entire registration process for your company, ensuring it becomes a legal entity capable of conducting business in France. This involves managing all required legal publications, registering with the Commercial Court, and ensuring entry in the Registry of Trade for French Companies. We ensure your company is fully compliant with all legal requirements, enabling it to hire local labor, open bank accounts, import equipment, and conduct other essential business activities.
Case results
Recovery of debts against a French company (amount recovered: €62,000)
Debt & Collection
After initiating legal proceedings, we recovered a debt of €62,000 from a French company that refused to pay out of court. Our firm represented a major Chinese electronics manufacturer.
Judgment handed down by the Versailles Court of Appeal on 7 March 2024.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the case.
Recovery of unpaid invoices against a Paris based company
Debt & Collection
Our firm was retained by a Canadian contractor for unpaid invoices for IT services to a Paris-based company. After two letters of formal notice and a court summons, the debtor paid all the invoices due.
Total amount recovered in March 2024: €20,300.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the case.
Breach of contract and unpaid contractual damages
Debt & Collection
Our firm was mandated by an African company specialising in medical gas and liquid petroleum after its French partner breached their contract concerning a hospital in Namibia.
We handled the legal representation and succeeded in recovering the amount claimed from the French company.
Total amount recovered in March 2021: €23,400.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the case.
Drafting of tender & quotation documentation for an Embassy in Paris
Contract
Our firm was retained in 2022 by an embassy in Paris (an Asian country) to draft all the legal documentation relating to their call for tenders and quotations procedure:
- Conditions of contract for good and services
- Invitation to tender
- Form of tender
- Clause for data protection
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the case.
Unpaid invoices by French distributor (online marketplace)
Debt & Collection
Our firm was appointed by a British company specialising in IT equipment, whose distributor in France was refusing to pay its latest invoices.
We initiated collection proceedings and recovered the debt after two formal notices.
Total amount recovered in July 2022: €29,250.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details about the case.
Recovery of unpaid invoices against a French company
Debt & Collection
Our firm was instructed by a Chinese manufacturer of car parts to handle unpaid invoices from its French distributor (an online retailer).
After filing an application with the Commercial Court of Le Havre, the debtor agreed to pay all outstanding invoices.
Total amount recovered in January 2023: USD 73,100.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on this case.
Recovery of unpaid stock options
Employment & Labor
Our firm was contacted by an employee in Japan who claimed stock options and free shares that his employer, a French company, refused to pay.
After several legal proceedings, the employer was ordered to pay the employee the stock options and free shares.
Total amount recovered in September 2016: EUR 1,034,944.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on this case.
Commercial dispute with French company (IP rights infringement and unpaid invoices)
Bankruptcy & Debt
Our firm was instructed by an Indian clothing and apparel manufacturer to sell and ship products to a French company that refused to pay, claiming infringement of its intellectual property rights.
After obtaining a judgment from the Paris Commercial Court, the debtor was ordered to pay the amount claimed and damages.
Total amount recovered in September 2021: EUR 72,700.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on this case.
International commercial dispute with French company (Iron and metal sheet business)
Debt & Collection
Our firm was appointed by a metal work Serbian company, specialized in the manufacture of metal sheets and plates.
A French company, specializes in the design and manufacture of metal packaging, made several purchase regarding the delivery of several metric tons of metal sheets of varying quality and types.
After filing a court claim, the buyer was forced to pay the past due invoices.
Total amount recovered in September 2017: EUR 121,589.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on this case.
Posting in France of engineers from a Dubai-based company (Oil and gas)
Employment & Labor
Legal assistance for the temporary secondment to France of 8 engineers from a Dubai-based company specialising in the oil and gas industry.
- Drafting of temporary employment contracts and mandatory documents
- Obtaining visas
- Dealing with the French labour authorities
- Pay slips and social declarations
Legal assistance to a senior executive of an international company (pharmaceutical industry)
Employment & Labor
- Negotiation of a settlement package
- Review and drafting of legal documentation
- Stock options and free shares issues
- Non-competition issues
- Severance indemnity negociation
Outcome: Negotiation and signature of a severance package worth €1.45 million for the client.
Review summary
5.0
2 Reviews
5 / 5
20/06/2024
Yuriy:
I had a case when the debtor refused to pay for the delivered goods. The amount of the case was round. I addressed to Mr. Laforgue who helped me to get money back. Today I received the payment. I'm very happy! :-) Clearly and aptly - this is how it happened! It was easy to communicate with his company. 5+ stars to Laforgue Avocat. A professional in his field. Professional!!!
5 / 5
19/06/2024
Darry:
I retained Laforgue Avocat to assist collecting on an outstanding debt. François was professional, great to deal with and successfully recovered the outstanding debt. Very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend.