The fine art of bilingual law
Law is a field where nuance matters. Bright Avocats combines French legal experience with clear explanations in English, helping expatriate clients understand what they are signing, what their options are and where the risks lie.
Known particularly for French property matters, the firm also advises individuals and businesses on disputes, family matters, inheritance, company law and commercial issues.
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Clear advice before — and after — the difficult decisions.
Property purchase legal assistance
Independent advice on the French buying and selling process, contracts and risk.
Law for you
Property, family, wills, inheritance, professional negligence and disputes.
Law for your business
Company, commercial property, insolvency and business dispute advice.
French law, explained in plain English.
For more than two decades Bright Avocats has advised international clients in and around France, with a particular understanding of the points at which French and common-law expectations diverge.
Meet the lawyersArticles on French law
Brief description of the legal system in France
A distinction exists in France between avocats and notaires, and understanding their different roles is essential.
La Tontine
A powerful French property ownership clause can protect a partner, but it can also create serious consequences if circumstances change.
Property purchase litigation
Property contracts become binding early in France; incomplete information or poorly drafted conditions can quickly lead to litigation.
Who keeps the money if the sale falls through?
A property deposit is usually held by the notaire, but who receives it when a sale fails depends on the contract and the reason for withdrawal.