Common questions

Can a worldwide freezing order be enforced in France?

Can a worldwide freezing order be enforced in France?

This includes provisional (including protective) measures ordered by a court or tribunal which, by virtue of these Regulations, has jurisdiction as to the substance of the matter. Hence, for instance, an ex parte worldwide freezing order issued abroad may be enforced in France after prior notice to the defendant.

What are the rules for initial public offerings in France?

The parties must determine the listing venue (Euronext Paris for France), and can choose multiple listings. They will determine the scope of the international private placement, e.g. within the EU, outside of the US (“Reg S” offering) or with a private placement in the US ( e.g. under rule 144A).

Can a foreign court decision be enforced in France?

To be recognised and enforced in France, a foreign decision must qualify as a court judgment and be enforceable in its jurisdiction of origin, according to the law of that jurisdiction. It does not need to be final, and foreign judgments that are enforceable despite being subject to appeal can be recognised in France.

What kind of regulation does France have on IPOs?

Following the full implementation of the Prospectus Regulation, the French Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) has replaced much of the content of its General Regulation ( Règlement Général) with appropriate references from the relevant directly applicable European Union (“EU”) regulations.

This includes provisional (including protective) measures ordered by a court or tribunal which, by virtue of these Regulations, has jurisdiction as to the substance of the matter. Hence, for instance, an ex parte worldwide freezing order issued abroad may be enforced in France after prior notice to the defendant.

To be recognised and enforced in France, a foreign decision must qualify as a court judgment and be enforceable in its jurisdiction of origin, according to the law of that jurisdiction. It does not need to be final, and foreign judgments that are enforceable despite being subject to appeal can be recognised in France.

How is privacy protected in the French legal system?

In this respect the French legal system is among the most protective that exists: privacy is safeguarded, not only by provisions of civil law (I), as in a number of other countries, but also by the existence of specific criminal offences (II).

What are the consumer protection laws in France?

The State Council decrees in relation to product safety or security are specific and can set conditions on the composition or denomination of the products, safety rules and packaging. Moreover, in France, there are thousands of industry norms which are negotiated between interested parties (e.g. firms, consumer associations, etc.).

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