Contracts & terms and conditions
Contracts under French law, explained in English
Commercial contracts, terms and conditions and leases that protect your business and that your teams can actually use.
What the firm does
From the first draft to the signature
Drafting
Services, partnership, distribution, subcontracting and business-introduction agreements, NDAs, B2B terms of sale, website and platform terms.
Review before signature
A clear written review of the contract you have received: the clauses that matter, the risks, and what to ask for in negotiation.
Negotiation
Support in negotiations with your French counterpart, including calls and redlines, so that the final text reflects the deal.
Points foreign companies often underestimate
- Mandatory French rules on payment terms, late-payment penalties and the €40 recovery fee between businesses.
- Rules on significant imbalance and abrupt termination of established commercial relationships.
- Which law and which court apply, and how a French judge will read an English-language contract.
- Commercial leases (bail commercial): long duration, renewal rights and strict deadlines.
The firm drafts in English or in French, and provides bilingual versions where useful.
Fees
Contract fees
Starting prices, excluding VAT. The exact fee is confirmed in writing before any work starts.
| Contracts and terms & conditions | Fee (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Review of a contract before signature | On quote, depending on volume and stakes |
| Tailor-made commercial contract (services, partnership, distribution, subcontracting, business introduction) | From €1,000 |
| Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) | From €500 |
| B2B terms and conditions of sale – simple activity | From €750 |
| Terms and conditions for a digital, B2C, SaaS or platform business | On quote |
| Commercial or professional lease – drafting | From €900 |
| Commercial lease – amendment, renewal, termination, sublease | From €500 |
| Negotiation with the other party | On quote |
Need a contract drafted or reviewed?
Send a short description of the contract and your deadline. Please do not send confidential documents before the conflict check.