We are a UK based law firm specialising in French Law
French Legal Advice & Property Law
We are a dedicated firm dealing exclusively with French property law. Legally qualified both sides of the channel, we offer independent bilingual and bicultural legal advice tailored to your needs.
Our comprehensive service provides in-depth written reports providing transparency at every stage of your transaction or matter, delivering the highest level of specialist expertise covering purchase sale succession inheritance or family matters. We aim to provide efficient solutions to both potential difficulty and new opportunity alike.
Buying a French Property
Buying a French Property
Whether you are looking to purchase an existing property or a property off-plan, the team of specialists at Anglo French Law will use our extensive legal, cultural and linguistic skills to work efficiently, transparently and cost-effectively on your behalf to help achieve your aims.
Selling a French Property
Selling a French Property
n France, property can be sold via French Estate Agents, through private advertising and, in a practice which differs from the UK, the notaire may also offer properties for sale. Anglo French Lawyers have extensive experience working with notaires on many aspects of French Property Management supported by our bureau de’liaison in Paris.
Succession and Inheritance
Succession and Inheritance
In England, you can usually leave your assets to whomever you choose. In France, things are very different. Whatever your Will might say, it can be overturned by your héritiers réservataires (protected heirs). In the majority of cases these will be your children. Your surviving spouse is a protected heir to a certain extent. Other relatives or unmarried partners are not protected heirs.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Anglo French Lawyer’s experience in managing both civil and commercial litigation cases has been of immense benefit to clients over a number of years. We use our knowledge and expertise to make you comfortable with the process and helping you to find the right solution.
Divorce and Separation
Divorce and Seperation
When it comes to the division of assets following Divorce and Separation, the application of French Real Estate law differs substantially from the approach taken in Britain.
At Anglo French Lawyers, we understand that the burden of ensuring the best outcome and settlement can be overwhelming when factored into the overall upheaval of what are unquestionably life-changing decisions following the breakdown of a marriage.
Retire to France
Retire to France
Anglo French Lawyers can help you prepare for retirement by going through the full range of options available and working to find solutions which match your requirements. We’ll produce a detailed, written report for your reference as a sign of our commitment and to help you to make informed decisions.
French Legal Translations
French Legal Translations
Accurate, certified French legal translations for contracts, court documents, wills, and patents, performed by qualified legal linguists. Our in-house translators, many of whom are trained lawyers, provide sworn translations accepted in France, the UK, and other French-speaking jurisdictions.
We ensure confidentiality, precise legal terminology, and official recognition for all documents, supporting court proceedings, government filings, and cross-border transactions with professional reliability and attention to detail.
Cross-border Tax Advice
Cross-border Tax Advice
Anglo French Law have over twenty three years’ experience in advising Accountants, Solicitors, Banks and Independent Financial Advisers on taxation in both the UK and overseas in relation to tax planning and tax problems.
Transferring French Assets
Transferring French Assets
Transferring French assets to children or SCI members requires careful planning under French legal and tax rules. Transfers can be made via gifts, inheritance, or SCI share transfers, often using mechanisms like usufruct to manage control and tax efficiency.
Each case must be reviewed individually, as forced heirship rules, tax allowances, and cross-border considerations can significantly affect outcomes. We work with notaires and provide tailored guidance to ensure transfers are legally compliant and optimised.