08/14/2025By Thierry CLERC - CLERC AVOCATSThe introduction of 15% tariffs risks upsetting the balance of contracts already signed, in progress or to come. The July 27, 2025, US–US-EU trade agreement imposes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the US (cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors), while...
Balancing the rights of the surviving spouse with the children’s inheritance reserve is a central issue in inheritance law. The Civil Code secures a minimum share for children while granting spouses specific rights through interspousal gifts. Tensions arise when the spouse’s share seems to diminish...
Contract negotiations always end with the dispute clause, and each party seeks to apply its applicable law and retain the jurisdiction of its country. Each party has its own general terms and conditions of purchase or sale, which set out the conditions in this regard. In the...
As in all international inheritance cases, the place of residence of the deceased determines the applicable law, except for real estate. In this case, the deceased was resident in the US and owned a house in France. The inheritance declaration must be made in France for the...
The embargo on Russia, Iran, and Cuba has consequences for international contractual relations due to the prohibitions imposed. Definition of embargo The term « embargo » refers to non-armed measures such as the interruption of economic and diplomatic relations (UN Charter, Art 41). Article XXI of GATT 1947...
Active in France and internationally, the firm has assisted clients in various areas, including: Transfers of SAS shares between French shareholders and foreign buyers; Litigation involving the sudden termination of established commercial relations between France and foreign countries; International successions involving real estate in France...
We were delighted to hear Sophie Gaugain, Vice-President of the Region and a lawyer, emphasise the legal aspects of international relations.She reminded us that 4,000 companies in Normandy are exporters.Speech by the Business France representative in North America, based in Canada:Given the difficulties between the...
We were moved to learn of the accident under the Brooklyn Bridge and its tragic consequences.In Rouen: The Cuauthemoc was present at the Voiles de la Liberté in 1989 and she took part in subsequent editions and was still participating in 2023.She thrilled us with...
Thierry Clerc, international lawyer, has been a specialist since 1996. He has invested significantly in this field and built a network of correspondents in over fifty countries, while working closely with the international departments of the Chambers of Commerce of Normandy.A member of Eurojuris International...
The introduction of 25% tariffs risks upsetting the balance of contracts already signed, in progress or to come.After the Covid19 episode, which gave rise to much debate, we now have a new storm, the Trump episode.For the moment, the topic relates to customs duties, i.e....