Legal Toolbox #5 Legal guarantees in the construction sector

Foreign companies operating in the construction sector in France have frequently to deal with legal or contractual provisions imposing guarantees and insurance obligations unknown in their own legal systems. What are the main legal guarantees applicable in this sector? Who are the parties to the construction operations concerned? What is the starting point for these [...]

Legal Toolbox #4 Public works contracts in France

When executing works as a contractor for a public authority in France, specific rules apply. These rules are set by the French public procurement Code (Code de la commande publique). Can the contractor use subcontractors? What happens in case of a dispute? And when is the reception of works carried out? Download our “Legal Toolbox” [...]

Legal Toolbox #3 The Acceptance of Works in France

Under French law, the “acceptance of works” is the act by which the client accepts the works carried out. The acceptance allows the client to verify the apparent quality of the works provided and to require repairs if necessary. It can be pronounced with or without reservations. Which party can request the acceptance of works? [...]

Legal Toolbox #2 Temporary Company Grouping: Risks and Opportunities

Construction work of a certain scope may require pooling substantial human, financial and material resources, which SMEs of the building sector cannot always afford. The French law offers the possibility to set up a temporary grouping of independent companies, the so-called “groupement momentané d’entreprises” or GME. When can a GME be useful? Wich types of [...]

Legal Toolbox #1: Subcontracting: Rules & Conditions in France

Since 1975, the French law on subcontracting is mandatory, and any contractual provision contrary to this Law null and void. What are the main rules for subcontracting in France? What if the subcontractor is not accepted? What risks for the client? Learn more in this factsheet from our new series “Legal toolbox”. DOWNLOAD THE FACT [...]