Recognized expertise
Neptune ranked among private equity venture capital and development capital law firms
Neptune ranked among law firms in Private Equity Capital Innovation
NEPTUNE ADVISES YOU AND SUPPORTS ALL STAGES OF YOUR BUSINESS PROJECT.
At each step, our lawyers are at your side and advise you to successfully complete your business project.
Our expertise
COMPANY LAW, STARTING A BUSINESS, CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS, M&A, PRIVATE EQUITY
- Choice and implementation of the legal form, Tax optimization
- Drafting of by-laws and incorporation documentation
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Organization of the corporate governance, Prevention of disputes between managers and shareholders
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Company secretarial support (board and shareholder meetings, annual accounts approval process)
- Non-disclosure agreements, Offer letters, Term sheets
- Sale and Purchase agreements, Representations and Warranties, lndemnification contracts
- lnvestment agreements, Shareholders’ agreements, Management incentive package, Equity based incentive schemes
- Financing documentation, Stock and securities issues, Debt securities
- Miscellaneous contracts in connection with M&A and Private Equity transactions: management fees, engagement letters…
- Advice related to the investment, acquisition or sale process strategy
- Asset deals (contributions of goodwill, business line) or Disposals
- Organization of data rooms, Pre-closing audits (acquisition or vendor due-diligence)
- lmplementation and Execution of transactions
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Post-acquisition disputes: conciliation process, arbitration, litigation
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Restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy processes
BUSINESS LAW
ANTICIPATE AND DEAL WITH YOUR ISSUES
- Relations with clients: defining the general terms of sal e
- Defining, implementing and managing a bespoke distribution network (selective and exclusive network, franchise, affiliation)
- Compliance with the distribution-related legal reforms
- Commercial leases
- Protection, enhancement and development of business
- IPR (trademarks, patents, information systems, data, copyrights, licenses)
- Risk prevention, rationalization of the internai procedures
- Audit of contracts, of internal procedures, HR audit, protection of personal data
- Legal compliance, security enhancement, standard form documentation
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Prevention and resolution of disputes: pre-litigation, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, settlement
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Judicial processes and support in court actions: civil, commercial, administrative and employment litigations, arbitration
EMPLOYMENT LAW AND SOCIAL SECURITY
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- Choice of status: company offices, employment contract, freelance consultant
- Drafting of contracts: optimization of the duration and organization of work, remuneration framework and terms, (non-compete clause, transfer of intellectual property rights)
- Removal from office: breach of work contract, lay-off, redundancy, dismissal, negotiation, litigation
- Establishment of the staff representative bodies, information, consultation process, elections and negociation of the collective agreements
- Establishment of a compensation and benefits program (profit sharing and stock options, social protection, employee savings and pension schemes)
- Reorganization, restructuration (information and consultation procedures, job preservation-related regulations, staff mobility, transfer of work contracts, personnel planning)
- M&A, Private Equity: employment audits, harmonization of collective agreements…
- Management of HR crises: employment conflict, strike, lock-out, union actions, work accidents, occupational disease
- Management of psycho-social risks (harassment, stress, discrimination): implementation of risk prevention policies, training of management teams, negotiation of agreements…
- Litigation before the relevant employment or commercial courts at all levels
- Support of management in cases of control by social security public bodies (URSSAF, Labour Inspection, Health lnspector…)
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL TAXATION
ANALYSE, PREVENTION, OPTIMIZATION
- Corporate tax, VAT…
- Tailored solutions for management, structuring and transmissions of personal assets
- Personal taxation both in a French or cross- border environment
- Wealth tax
- Tax advice in relation to transfer pricing and impact of tax treaties on intra-group relations
- Internal tax audit
- Customized support both to French companies wishing to expand internationally and to foreign corporations wishing to invest in France
- Tax due diligence (purchaser or vendor)
- All tax issues in connection with growth and development transactions: investments, expansion in other countries, acquisitions, reorganizations, mergers, buy-outs
- Management packages
- We assist French and foreign clients, businesses but also individuals, in all stages of tax inspections carried out by the French tax authorities, including before the competent courts
- Assistance in designing and implementing appropriate transfer pricing rules
A TEAM FOR EACH PROJECT
One aim: conceive and implement the best legal solutions ensuring that you conduct your business in full confidence
Corporate Law
M&A
Private Equity
M&A
Private Equity
Employment and social security law
HR management
HR management
Corporate Law
M&A
Crossborder transactions
M&A
Crossborder transactions
Business law
Litigation
Litigation
Tax
Crossborder transactions
Crossborder transactions
Business law
Corporate law / Contracts
Corporate law / Contracts
Tax
Crossborder transactions
Crossborder transactions
Corporate Law
M&A
M&A
Employment and social security law
Business law
Corporate law / Contracts
Corporate law / Contracts
In the news
The latest legal news and deals concluded by the firm.
SELECTION OF THE TRACK RECORD
NEWS
Finance Act for 2022: Main Legal Provision
Finance Act for 2022: Main Legal Provision Extension of the tax allowance on capital gains made by a retiring SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) [...]
Abuse of Right and Capital Reduction
Since a ruling of the French constitutional judge (« Conseil Constitutionnel ») of 2015, the shares repurchase followed by their cancellation in the framework of a capital reduction non-driven by company losses is treated as a capital gain on securities, which can allow some partners, who can take advantage of tax allowances in connection with the duration of detention, to benefit from a lower taxation compared to a dividend distribution.