The French Court of Cassation has made a significant shift in jurisprudence in a ruling dated December 22, 2023. It now accepts that civil judges may, under certain conditions, consider evidence obtained unfairly, thereby aligning with ... Read more about French Civil Judges can now consider evidence obtained unfairly
Subcontractor in France – French construction law
Subcontractor in France – French construction lawSubcontractor in France (Cass. 3e civ. 23-11-2023 n° 22-17.027 FS-B, Sté Alf productions c/ Sté Spie Batignolles Grand-Ouest) In the realm of subcontracting within the French legal system, the intricacies of payment delegations often ... Read more about Subcontractor in France – French construction law
Welcome to Alaris Law Firm in Paris
Welcome to Alaris Law Firm in ParisWelcome to Alaris Law Firm, where our commitment to excellence and global perspective converge to offer unparalleled legal services. Specializing in labor, construction, business, and contract law, our boutique international law firm stands ... Read more about Welcome to Alaris Law Firm in Paris
Claim and contract management
Claim and contract managementWith more than 20 years of expertise in the construction and engineering sector, the Alaris Law team has extensive experience in claim and contract management for general contractors, subcontractors and clients, for both French and ... Read more about Claim and contract management
Common Law vs Civil Law – Achieving the Best Law
Common Law vs Civil Law – Achieving the Best LawThe majority of legal systems from around the world can be classified as either a common law system or a civil law system, although the existence of religious and customary systems must be noted. Despite several criticisms of the ... Read more about Common Law vs Civil Law – Achieving the Best Law
Construction consortia in France
Construction consortia in FranceConstruction law in France. A consortium is a temporary association of (construction) companies for the submission of a joint bid and/or the joint execution of a construction contract. A consortium exists only throughout the duration of ... Read more about Construction consortia in France
Labour law in France – Religious freedom at work. The Ramadan example.
Labour law in France – Religious freedom at work. The Ramadan example.Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan for the duration of one month. During this time, Muslims are generally prohibited from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. As a general rule, all employers in France ... Read more about Labour law in France – Religious freedom at work. The Ramadan example.
Health Pass in France – Labour law
Health Pass in France – Labour lawThe law establishing the French Health Pass and the vaccination obligation has been adopted on July 25th, 2021. We are now waiting for the decision of the Constitutional Council that will be rendered on August 5th 2021, which is a ... Read more about Health Pass in France – Labour law
Collective dismissal in France
Collective dismissal in FranceFrench Labour Law. In the event of collective dismissal of employees for economic reasons, in certain circumstances it is necessary for the employer to prepare and present a social plan (PSE in French) to its employees, trade unions and ... Read more about Collective dismissal in France
English labor law & Extra hours France
English labor law & Extra hours FranceUpdate: consequences related to the invalidity of the working time scheme in days (“convention de forfait jours”) For employees whose working hours cannot be predetermined and who have real autonomy in their organisation, the working ... Read more about English labor law & Extra hours France
Legal consequences after BREXIT
Legal consequences after BREXITWith Brexit, the United Kingdom (“UK”) becomes a third country to the European Union of which France is a part, and leaves its judicial area. Among the recurring questions, those related to the future of contracts concluded ... Read more about Legal consequences after BREXIT
The consequences of Brexit on employment law in France
The consequences of Brexit on employment law in FranceImpacts of the Brexit on employment law matters should be anticipated. On December 24, 2020, a trade and cooperation agreement was reached with the United Kingdom. January 1, 2021 marked the end of the transition period (from February 1 ... Read more about The consequences of Brexit on employment law in France
Covid-19: Arbitration France ICC
Covid-19: Arbitration France ICCICC Guidance Note on Possible Measures Aimed at Mitigating the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic On 9 April 2020, the ICC International Court of Arbitration released a guidance note outlining measures that can be taken to mitigate the ... Read more about Covid-19: Arbitration France ICC
Covid-19: Guide for construction companies in France
Covid-19: Guide for construction companies in FranceHealth guidelines for construction companies in the covid-19 context In France the Health guidelines for ongoing construction activities during the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic (Guide de préconisations de sécurité sanitaire pour la ... Read more about Covid-19: Guide for construction companies in France
Temporary unemployment measures adopted during the Coronavirus crisis
Temporary unemployment measures adopted during the Coronavirus crisisLabour Law France - temporary unemployment for employees in France. The French government has allowed the recourse to temporary unemployment (chômage technique or chômage partiel) for employees so as to prevent mass layoffs during ... Read more about Temporary unemployment measures adopted during the Coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus and Construction France
Coronavirus and Construction FranceImpact of coronavirus measures adopted by the French government on the building and construction sector As France starts its second week of confinement due to the coronavirus outbreak, building and construction companies active in the ... Read more about Coronavirus and Construction France
Commercial Contract in France
Commercial Contract in FranceDistribution agreement France In France parties to a longstanding distribution agreement have to adapt the termination notice period, regardless of contractual provisions. Termination notice period in France after a long-term ... Read more about Commercial Contract in France