Connected fields, guided by the same strategic rigour.

The firm advises and represents companies, executives and individuals under French law and in cross-border matters.

01

Contracts & business law

Designing, negotiating and securing civil and commercial relationships.

The firm drafts and reviews contracts, identifies risks and handles sensitive clauses. It advises companies and executives on commercial relationships, disputes and strategic decisions.

  • Commercial contracts
  • Franchising & distribution
  • Partnership agreements
  • Intercompany agreements
  • Business transfers
  • Commercial leases
  • Shareholder relations
  • Liability & debt recovery
02

Private international law

Clarifying jurisdiction, applicable law and the international effect of judgments.

JCT Avocat advises on situations involving a foreign element. This practice draws directly on Julie Clavel-Thoraval’s academic work as a former member of the French National Council of Universities and author of a private international law textbook.

  • Conflicts of jurisdiction
  • Choice of law
  • Foreign judgments
  • International contracts
  • International divorce
  • Parental responsibility
  • International child abduction
  • International estates
03

International trade

Supporting cross-border transactions and disputes.

The firm advises and represents clients in structuring international operations, drafting choice-of-law and jurisdiction clauses, anticipating risk and resolving disputes arising from the movement of goods and services.

  • International sales
  • Distribution
  • Cross-border services
  • Choice of law
  • Choice of jurisdiction
  • Transport contracts
  • Carrier liability
  • Movement of goods
04

Domestic & international arbitration

Developing the procedural strategy from the arbitration agreement through enforcement of the award.

Julie Clavel-Thoraval acts as both counsel and arbitrator. Her scholarship and contributions to specialist publications support an in-depth understanding of the interaction between arbitration, national courts and fundamental rights.

  • Arbitration agreements
  • Constitution of the tribunal
  • Arbitral proceedings
  • Interim measures
  • Jurisdiction over jurisdiction
  • Recognition and enforcement
  • Annulment proceedings
  • Enforcement of awards
05

Transport law

Advising and representing clients in transport contracts, in France and internationally.

The firm advises on the liability of carriers and intermediaries, recourse and compensation in road, maritime, air and multimodal transport operations.

  • Carriage of goods
  • Loss & damage
  • Delays
  • Liability
  • Recourse
  • Compensation
  • Road transport
  • Maritime, air & multimodal
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