Legal Solutions for Cross-Border Business
Focused on your business. Committed to your results.
CONFIDENCE
Experience
Boutique firm with proven experience of providing clear and confident cross-border legal solutions.
YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR CONCERN
Our Mission
Delivering trusted legal expertise to help your business grow and succeed globally.
FRENCH LAWYERS
Global Network
Leveraging international experience and connections to protect your interests in France and beyond.
« My goal is to fully understand your business and deliver clear, actionable legal guidance that drives your success. »
Angela STOKES
Experienced international commercial lawyer
Avocat in France and Solicitor of England and Wales, with over 35 years’ experience helping French and international clients.
I specialise in international work, leveraging my expertise in both English common law and the French legal system to assist companies and entrepreneurs in navigating complex cross-border legal challenges.
I handle a wide range of commercial and business law matters, both contentious and advisory.
My approach is to fully understand my client’s business needs and deliver clear, actionable guidance that aligns with their goals.
Over the years, I have developed strong, trusting relationships with many clients who have confidence in me.
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Expertises
Stokes Law delivers agile legal solutions to meet the demands of modern business.
Commercial law and Contracts
Stokes Law helps structure and implement your development projects in France and abroad, clearing obstacles to your growth.
Employment law
Stokes Law helps you to shape a successful and enduring future through strategic recruitment, development, and restructuring of your talent.
Litigation
Stokes Law defends your interests with prompt and diligent action to safeguard your business from threats to its operations and growth.
International
Stokes Law helps you navigate the challenges of international business with our expertise in cross-border business.
Commercial law and Contracts
Looking to expand your business? Stokes Law provides expert guidance in structuring and executing development projects, offering tailored support at every stage of your growth.
Here’s how we can assist you:
- Negotiating and drafting pre-contractual agreements, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, covering supply contracts, franchising, exclusive distribution, and commercial agency arrangements.
- Drafting and negotiating partnership, collaboration, and joint venture agreements.
- Negotiating and drafting technology and know-how licenses.
- Facilitating the sale and purchase of businesses, including share and asset transactions, due diligence, and shareholder agreements.
- Establishing a business in France.
Litigation
Whatever the nature of your dispute, Stokes Law has extensive experience assisting both French and international businesses with litigation and disputes.
Here’s how we can support you with commercial and business litigation:
- Debt recovery, both in France and internationally.
- Contract review to minimize the risk of breach or default.
- Addressing non-performance of commercial contracts.
- Handling unlawful termination of contracts.
- Managing product liability claims.
- Combatting unfair competition and commercial practices.
- Enforcing court decisions in France and abroad.
Employment law
Stokes Law offers expert guidance to French and international businesses on all aspects of employment law, ensuring compliance and protecting your interests.
Recruitment:
- Recruitment and job offers.
- Drafting and negotiating executive employment contracts.
- Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and performance reviews.
Harassment, discrimination and unfair competition:
- Structuring internal investigations into claims of discrimination and sexual harassment.
- Advising on the best strategy and action to protect you and your employees.
- Action to protect your commercial interests in the event of unfair competition by employees or former employees.
Restructuring, redundancy and mutual termination:
- Downsizing and redundancy plans, including pre-redundancy, consultation, redeployment, and prioritization.
- Individual and collective redundancy plans.
- Formulating mutual termination procedures and agreements.
Dismissals:
- Pre-dismissal advice on non-performance, and breach of contract.
- Guidance on dismissal costs and indemnities.
- Structuring dismissals according to procedure.
- Drafting motivated dismissal letters.
- Assessing the risk of unfair dismissal claims.
Employment disputes:
Stokes Law is dedicated to safeguarding the rights of its clients, offering expert legal counsel in cases of unlawful termination, unfair dismissal, and discrimination or harassment.
We also provide expert advice on disputes related to unfair competition, restraint of trade, and data protection.
Our method
Working with you to develop effective solutions
tailored to your needs
We transform challenges into tailor-made, practical solutions for your business in France and abroad.
We present the best workable options and guide you toward outcomes that bring peace of mind and success.
Expert Analyse and Risk Assessment
Leveraging our expertise to deliver clear, candid insights that help you navigate legal challenges and safeguard your business’s smooth operation.
Listening, Dialogue and Understanding
We listen and engage to understand your business and global strategy—providing targeted advice for your international challenges.
Our Offices
France
18 boulevard Paul Langevin
44100 Nantes
+33(0)6.20.71.26.38
astokes@law-stokes.com
Our International Network LEInternational
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FAQ
How can we assist you?
Are you dealing with a dispute in France?
Are you looking to expand your business?
Do you face an employment challenge?
Are you considering establishing a business in France?
Do you need to safeguard your business interests?
What to do before signing a commercial contract
When negotiating with business partners, you need to protect your interests.
Stokes Law safeguards your business interests throughout negotiations and delivers tailored contract advice.
We identify the right solutions to protect your interests when engaging new partners or investors, and help remove obstacles that may hinder your growth.
How to develop your business in France
Stokes Law accompanies your business development, both in France and internationally, safeguarding your interests while expertly managing your claims and disputes.
How to set up a company in France
Stokes Law will help you choose the best structure for your business.
How to recruit in France
Recruitment raises many issues; we provide practical and effective advice.
We have proven expertise handling workforce issues across multiple countries, providing clear, practical support on all labor law matters.
How to restructure or downsize your operations in France
Stokes Law guides your restructuring and downsizing efforts in France, ensuring a smooth transition that safeguards your workforce and positions your business for lasting success.
How to handle an employee’s discrimination or harassment claim
When facing discrimination or harassment claims, Stokes Law provides expert guidance to safeguard your workforce, protect your business, and preserve your reputation.
How to deal with acts of unfair competition
Stokes Law helps you manage trade secret, unfair competition, and restrictive covenant issues—proactively protecting your business from emerging risks.
Facing commercial disputes in France ?
We offer strategic, experienced guidance across all French and international jurisdictions—helping you resolve conflicts efficiently and confidently.
Facing a product liability claim ?
Stokes Law works with you to develop strategic solutions that protect your reputation and secure your business.
Do you have any questions?
Would you like more information about our services?
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