Business Details
We are a niche, clientfocused French law firm that has been operating since 2002. Our senior partner, Fabien Cordiez, has been a qualified lawyer since 1994 and requalified as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2000. This gives us more than thirty years of combined experience in both English and French legal systems. We specialise in advising Englishspeaking clients on French property transactions, crossborder estate and probate matters, and French inheritance law. Our services cover prepurchase due diligence, contract review, conveyancing, title deed transfers, and resolution of latent defects. We also handle complex issues such as leaseback agreements, rent indexation, mortgage foreclosure and repayment negotiations.
Our dualqualification enables us to issue clear Englishlanguage reports that detail ownership history, transaction values and any encumbrances. We are fully registered with the AixenProvence Bar Council, the Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring the highest professional standards. Our commitment is to make French property and inheritance law accessible and understandable for our international clientele. We pride ourselves on proactive problemsolving, offering guidance on transaction cancellation, coownership disputes and avoiding common overseas buyer pitfalls. Our ultimate goal is complete client satisfaction through transparent, reliable and expert legal representation.
Our dualqualification enables us to issue clear Englishlanguage reports that detail ownership history, transaction values and any encumbrances. We are fully registered with the AixenProvence Bar Council, the Law Society and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring the highest professional standards. Our commitment is to make French property and inheritance law accessible and understandable for our international clientele. We pride ourselves on proactive problemsolving, offering guidance on transaction cancellation, coownership disputes and avoiding common overseas buyer pitfalls. Our ultimate goal is complete client satisfaction through transparent, reliable and expert legal representation.
Highlights and features
- We possess over thirty years of combined legal experience.
- Our dual qualification ensures English reports with full ownership transparency.
- We use licensed bailiffs to expedite international service of process.
- We maintain registration with the Bar Council and SRA.
- We resolve latent defects and cancellations swiftly for clients.
Services
French Title Deed Transfer
We handle the full French title deed transfer process, from contract exchange to registration, for Englishspeaking buyers and sellers. Our dualqualified lawyers ensure all legal checks, such as encumbrances and ownership history, are verified before completion. This guarantees a smooth, secure transfer and protects client interests.
French leaseback issues
We advise on French leaseback agreements, including termination rules, rent indexation and compensation assessments for Anglophone clients. Our expertise identifies avoidable clauses and negotiates favorable terms to prevent financial loss. Clients receive clear guidance on statutory demands and cancellation procedures.
Cross-border successions
We provide expert advice on crossborder successions, French wills and inheritance matters for individuals with assets in France. Our knowledge of French inheritance tax, gift tax and PACS rules ensures compliant and taxefficient outcomes. Clients benefit from streamlined probate processes and peace of mind.
French mortgage matters
We guide Englishspeaking clients through French mortgage applications, highlighting key dos and donts for a successful approval and peace of mind. Our experience helps avoid foreclosure by negotiating repayment holidays and securing lender consent. This support reduces risk and protects property investments.
Process service in France
We arrange formal service of legal documents in France via licensed bailiffs, cutting through bureaucracy to achieve swift delivery. Our method complies with the French CPR, Hague Convention and relevant EC Regulations. Clients benefit from reliable, timely service without the delays of the Central Authority system.
