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French M&A transactions involve complex employee-related procedures that must be navigated before finalizing any sale agreement. Understanding whether direct employee notification under the Hamon Law or work council consultation applies is critical for deal structuring and timing.

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"France: Mergers & Acquisitions," appeared in The Legal 500: Mergers & Acquisitions, published by Legalease Ltd. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients.

On March 12, 2026, the 34th Chamber of the Paris Court of Justice issued a significant ruling regarding the duty of vigilance under the French "Duty of Vigilance Law".

The French Act on the Simplification of Economic Life, dated 26 May 2026, has fundamentally transformed the Hamon Law's employee information requirements in business transfers. Companies with 50-250 employees that have a Works Council are now exempt from individually notifying employees of their right to bid, while smaller companies benefit from reduced notification periods and lower penalties. These changes mark a significant shift in French M&A transaction procedures that have been in place since 2014.

Former Sheppard associate Sarah Ben-Moussa shares her journey from practicing M&A law in New York to building a renewable energy legal career in Paris. She discusses navigating the French visa system, the practical differences between U.S. and French legal practice, and the personal challenges of relocating abroad while leveraging American legal training in cross-border transactions.

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