Based at 70 rue de Ponthieu in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, SUN AVOCATS advises businesses, their directors, shareholders and investors on their business relationships and transactions. The firm’s work includes commercial law, corporate law, business sales and acquisitions, business litigation and matters involving France and China. Depending on the matter, the firm helps identify the legal issues to address and coordinate the stages of the transaction.

Business acquisitions in insolvency proceedings
Review the matter, define the proposed acquisition scope and prepare an offer within the relevant proceedings. Timetables and requirements must be checked for each case.
Explore this serviceCommercial law
Advise on business contracts and commercial relationships, including commercial leases. The work depends on the contract terms, transaction and issues involved.
Explore this serviceBusiness transfers and acquisitions
Prepare the transfer or acquisition of a business, business assets or shares, including mergers and acquisitions.
Explore this serviceCorporate law
Support company formation and corporate matters, including constitutional documents, formalities, capital transactions, legal restructurings and shareholder relations.
Explore this serviceEmployment law
Advise businesses on employment matters and disputes arising from working relationships.
Explore this serviceIntellectual property and digital law
Assist with intangible assets, intellectual property rights and digital matters.
Explore this serviceInvestments in France and Asia
Advise on investment, development and establishment projects between France and Asia. Working languages depend on the professional handling the matter.
Explore this serviceAcquiring a business
An acquisition may involve shares, a business as a going concern (fonds de commerce), a business unit or selected assets. The acquisition scope, contracts, employment matters and contractual protections need to be reviewed in light of the proposed transaction. For a negotiated acquisition, explore our legal support for business acquisitions in Paris. Where an acquisition takes place in judicial reorganisation or liquidation proceedings, see our page on acquisitions in French insolvency proceedings.
Planning a business transaction?
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An initial discussion helps clarify your role, the purpose of your enquiry and the known deadlines. The firm will then explain which documents are needed and how to proceed with the assessment of your project.
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