Expertise

The expertise of Komon Avocats is rich and wide.

Whether it is to support the creation and the commercial development of a company (choice of the most suitable legal status, equity transactions, business takeovers or transfer of securities, drafting of commercial contracts, legal secretarial services, etc.) as well as ensuring its defense,

at an amicable or a litigation stage (settlement negotiations, breach of established commercial relations, disputes between business partners, dismissal of directors, liability of insurers, etc.), Komon Avocats’s approach is perfectly reflected in its philosophy : "The Way of your Strategy".

Whether it is to support the creation and the commercial development of a company (choice of the most suitable legal status, equity transactions, business takeovers or transfer of securities, drafting of commercial contracts, legal secretarial services, etc.) as well as ensuring its defense, at an amicable or a litigation stage (settlement negotiations, breach of established commercial relations, disputes between business partners, dismissal of directors, liability of insurers, etc.), Komon Avocats’s approach is perfectly reflected in its philosophy : "The Way of your Strategy".

It mainly covers :

Commercial law and Contracts

Komon Avocats helps its clients to meet their goals by being aware of all the economic issues at stake, and by standing with them while defending their interests.

Our commercial department is made up of experienced lawyers who help secure contractual relations with suppliers and customers, in line with the specific features of each business sector.

Komon Avocats' work systematically begins with a thorough analysis of the case, after which the client's attention is drawn to strategic points. Subsequently, the firm argumentatively reviews each contract proposed by the other party, or drafts it with a focus on securing the client's interests. All points of negotiation are carefully monitored by the team of lawyers in charge of the case, to ensure that they are valuable.

Corporate law

Komon Avocats is the partner of choice for both new and experienced entrepreneurs.

The firm provides its clients with professionals who master all aspects of a company's life, from its creation to its growth.

Our Corporate team also works on a wide range of issues, including company incorporations, equity operations, restructuring within groups of companies, mergers & acquisitions, sales of shares or business assets, partial contributions of assets, general terms and conditions, etc.

Litigation

The expertise of the firm's lawyers covers all stages of business disputes, from pre-litigation and precautionary measures to the enforcement of court decisions, mediation and the drafting of settlement agreements.

Our lawyers are trained in business litigation, they are extremely familiar with it and are able to propose winning litigation strategies.

In addition, an entire team at Komon Avocats is dedicated to complex and international litigation, and is able to intervene urgently before any type of jurisdiction to defend the interests of Komon Avocats' clients.

Domestic and International Arbitration

Komon Avocats' experienced arbitration team advises and represents clients in institutional (ICC, CMAP, LCIA, AAA, CAIP, SIAC, etc.) and ad hoc arbitration proceedings in all areas of business law.

A perfect command of the procedural rules of this specific law as well as the multicultural and multilingual aspect of the firm's lawyers are a real asset for its clients.

Our lawyers are also involved in "peripheral" arbitration disputes, such as precautionary measures, enforcement of arbitral awards and annulment proceedings before national courts.

The firm's partners also act as arbitrators in high-stakes cases.

Restructuring

Planning ahead challenges is a keyword at Komon Avocats.

The firm works closely with its clients' accountants to anticipate any issues and propose relevant procedures.

The firm has extensive experience in restructuring so that it can support creditors and debtors in both amicable and judicial procedures, such as safeguard, judicial review and, where appropriate, judicial liquidation.

In the most complex cases, Komon Avocats truly assists the company's management in defending its interests and avoiding any risk of personal liability.

Corporate real estate law

Komon Avocats also has solid expertise in commercial leases, helping to secure one of the company's main assets

The firm is therefore able to support its clients in negotiating and concluding leases, renewing leases and setting new rents, transferring leases and terminating leases, as well as in litigation related to works and charges, change of use and eviction compensation.

The firm's expertise also extends to any professional real estate acquisitions made by its corporate clients.

Governance, risk and compliance

Komon Avocats accompanies its clients with the strategy and implementation of compliance procedures in all compliance-related areas.

The firm assists companies on a variety of subjects such as anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, corporate social responsibility, due diligence of corporations and main contractors regulation, and any other sector-specific regulations.

The firm offers its clients tailored solutions to ensure compliance with all the regulations applicable to them, or targeted actions such as setting up compliance programs, carrying out risk audits and internal investigations, setting up whistle-blowing and third-party assessment systems, etc.

Our teams’ dual advisory and litigation skills enable us to support our clients in the event of inspections or prosecutions by the relevant French authorities (AFA, DGCCRF, CNIL, etc.).

Personal data, new technologies and digital law

Komon Avocats supports its clients in their various projects involving new technologies (e-commerce, IT contracts, cloud computing, data law, etc.).

The firm’s lawyers assist clients in their efforts to comply with applicable personal data protection regulations (compliance audits, drawing up registers of processing activities, data protection impact analyses, confidentiality policies, etc.), as well as in negotiating and drafting appropriate contracts (data protection agreements, contracts with data processors, software license, etc.).

The firm’s teams also assist companies and their DPOs (Data Protection Officer) in the event of inspections or litigation before the CNIL, and in the event of data breaches or breaches of data processing system.

Partners networks

Komon Avocats works closely with partners in the legal and accounting professions in order to provide its clients with a comprehensive and multi-service assistance.

The typology of our clients

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...a company setting up or developing in France

  • Company incorporations and follow-up of the legal secretary
  • Drafting of shareholder agreements
  • Cross-border Mergers and
  • Acquisitions
  • Transfer of business and transfer of shares
  • Drafting and securing guarantees of assets and liabilities
  • Securing contracts: General terms and conditions, services delivery and distribution agreements
  • Drafting of a privacy policy and legal notices
  • Compliance and GDPR audits

...a company in external or internal crisis

  • Debt collection
  • International business disputes
  • Unfair competition / Parasitism
  • Breach of commercial relations
  • Delays or non-performance of contracts
  • Conflicts between partners
  • Crisis exit negociations
  • Dimissal of executives and exclusion of partners

...a commercial lessor or tenant

  • Drafting of commercial leases
  • Lease renewal procedure
  • Judicial rent review
  • Return of commercial premises
  • Risk mapping and crisis management
  • Internal investigations

...a debtor or creditor of an insolvent company

  • Declaration of suspension of payments
  • Statement of claims
  • Appointment of controllers
  • Director’s liability claims
  • Repossession in the Court