Company law lawyer in Rouen: shareholders, directors, share transfers

Yes. Drafting articles of association and shareholders' agreements, general meetings and share transfers know no bar boundaries; the firm handles its matters in Rouen from start to finish.

Before the commercial court, where the law requires representation by a local lawyer (avocat postulant), the firm arranges it with a colleague from the jurisdiction.

The firm, based on rue Margueritte in Paris's 17th arrondissement, acts for shareholders, directors and companies in Rouen.

To plan for the crisis before it arrives: entry into and exit from the share capital, approval, pre-emption, inalienability, governance, resolution of deadlocks.

The agreement supplements the articles of association and remains confidential between its signatories; breach of it is remedied by damages, and sometimes by specific performance.

The firm drafts agreements that can be argued in court: each clause is designed with the dispute it prevents in mind.

First by transferring your shares: negotiated, or organised by the articles of association and the shareholders' agreement (approval, pre-emption, tag-along).

Where there is no agreement on the price, an expert sets it, appointed by the parties or by the president of the court (Article 1843-4 of the Civil Code).

In extreme cases, dissolution for a disagreement that paralyses the running of the company can be argued — the firm uses it only as a last resort.

Yes, under strict conditions: notice, quorum, majority, abuse — the irregularity is assessed against the law and the articles of association.

Since the 2025 reform, actions for nullity of corporate decisions are subject to a two-year limitation period (Article 1844-14 of the Civil Code).

The firm analyses the minutes and articles of association, and weighs nullity, liability and negotiation.

Disputes relating to commercial companies fall within the jurisdiction of the Rouen commercial court, 4 passage de la Luciline, 76000 Rouen — telephone 02 35 71 42 95 (Article L. 721-3 of the Commercial Code).

Civil companies fall within the jurisdiction of the Rouen judicial court, 34 rue aux Juifs.

Appeals lie to the Rouen court of appeal, 36 rue aux Juifs, 76000 Rouen, within one month.

It all depends on the form of the company and its articles of association: removal at will, for just cause, or governed by the shareholders' agreement — with or without compensation.

An abrupt or humiliating removal gives rise to a right to compensation, even where the removal itself is regular.

The firm negotiates directors' exits and argues abusive removals.

Mismanagement can engage the director's civil liability; in a liquidation, the shortfall in assets may be attributed to the director under certain conditions.

Personal guarantees given to banks remain the most frequent risk — they can be negotiated and challenged.

The firm defends directors who are pursued and secures their commitments in advance.

First through due diligence, then through the deed: price and terms, representations and warranties, a warranty and indemnity agreement with its floors, caps and durations.

Approval and pre-emption clauses in the articles must be cleared before signing — an irregular transfer can be challenged.

The firm drafts and negotiates the full set of documents, for the seller as for the buyer.

Apply to the president of the court by urgent application (référé): appointment of an agent or interim administrator in case of deadlock, protective measures, interim payment (Article 873 of the Code of Civil Procedure).

Secure the evidence: bailiff's reports, escrow arrangements, preventive expert assessments.

In an emergency, call directly: the first consultation serves to secure the position, then to build the case.

Fees are set out in a written agreement, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law of 31 December 1971: before committing, the client knows what the assignment covers and what it costs.

The firm favours fixed fees by stage: consultation and strategy, drafting of documents, proceedings, appeal.

A quote is prepared after the situation has been reviewed. First conversation on +33 6 46 60 58 22.