Corporate lawyer Secure your restructuring, equity transactions, mergers, contributions, or demergersCorporate lawyers in Bordeaux, Paris and Hossegor

The Line Avocats supports you in structuring, implementing, and securing your internal operations.

COMMONCHALLENGES

Legal and tax risks in the event of poor structuring.
Legal complexity of mergers, contributions, capital reductions, capital increases, universal transfers of assets and liabilities (TUP), or liquidations.
Need to align accounting, legal, and financial considerations.

Our TailoredSolutions

Analysis and optimal structuring of the transaction: merger, spin-off, partial transfer of assets, contribution of shares, capital reduction, capital increase through incorporation of receivables or reserves, etc.
Legal and tax security, in coordination with your internal or external advisors.
Coordination of the entire process, from drafting documentation to closing.

Intra-group restructuring lawyerSecure your merger, contribution, or spin-off operations

The Line Avocats supports groups in their projects for internal legal restructuring, by ensuring compliance, tax optimization, and operational fluidity.

Our lawyers in corporate law intervene in particular on fusions, apports partiels d’actif, TUP, scissions, transmissions intra-groupe, optimization of intragroup flows, etc. We work with your usual advisors (accountants – statutory auditors, notaries, financial advisors) to ensure rigorous, compliant, and efficient execution.

We assist both family groups, SMEs, mid-cap companies, holding companies, and subsidiaries of international groups.

OurServices

Yourbenefits

A clear vision of the risks and levers of the operation
ALIGNING THE LEGAL ISSUES WITH THE ECONOMIC STAKES OF THE DEAL
SECURING THE DOCUMENTS IN VIEW OF FUTURE CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS TO COME
TAILORED ASSISTANCE FOR LONG-TERM SUPPORT

A
question ?

What is an intra-group restructuring?

It is a legal reorganization of a group – two companies already constitute a group (merger, contribution, TUP, split…) aimed at rationalizing its structure, costs, operation, etc.

Why seek support from a lawyer?

To ensure the operation is legally and fiscally sound, and to avoid costly mistakes (most of which cannot be rectified), a posteriori).

Do you work with international groups?

Yes, we assist with restructurings involving both French and foreign entities, when applicable.

What timelines should be expected?

It varies depending on the type of transaction, averaging between 2 and 6 months depending on the nature of the operation.

Client Testimonials

“I chose Ms. Menard and Mr. Zimbris for their high level of specialization (in tax law, estate planning, and corporate finance, in my case). I greatly appreciated their professionalism and responsiveness, and the clients I referred to them were convinced by their expertise. Furthermore, it's a firm of manageable size, with direct access to the partners. I highly recommend them.”

– Éléonore L.

“We engaged The Line Avocats on a recommendation for the structuring and creation of a group of companies. Alexandra Menard (who handled our case) and Caroline Zimbris quickly grasped the specificities of our business and our short- and medium-term needs. Through rigorous and constructive dialogue, they helped us identify the right structure and appropriate legal statuses. They each provide simple and reliable solutions to sometimes complex issues, and their support is not only long-term but also of very high quality. Beyond this transaction, we consider them a reliable partner who can assist us in the various stages of our company's growth. ”

– Olivier C.

“I would like to commend the excellent support provided by Mr. Menard and Mr. Salmon in my business law cases. Their professionalism, thoroughness, and complete understanding of my entrepreneurial challenges are very reassuring. Beyond their technical skills, I particularly appreciate the clarity of their advice and their proactive approach to case management. An effective collaboration for confidently guiding strategic decisions. Thank you! ”

– Chirstophe D.

“Alexandra and Jessica brought all their expertise to bear in order to create a complex shareholders' agreement as requested. Thank you to them and their professionalism.”

– David T.

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