When to Sign an NDA: M&A, Fundraising and Partnerships
In which situations should you sign a confidentiality agreement? Commercial discussions, M&A, fundraising, partnerships, strategic hiring: the cases where an NDA is essential.
Investor Clauses in the Shareholders’ Agreement When Raising Funds
In a fundraising round, the content of the shareholders’ agreement clauses matters as much as the split of the share capital.
NDA Before Fundraising: Can You Ask Investors to Sign One?
Investors often refuse to sign an NDA before reviewing a deal. Why? What can you do to protect your information in this context? The alternatives and useful precautions.
What Must a GDPR Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Contain?
What must a personal data processing agreement that complies with the GDPR contain? Mandatory terms, processor obligations, the sub-processing chain and documentation.
Business Introducer vs Commercial Agent in France: Choosing the Right Status
The business introducer (apporteur d’affaires) and the commercial agent (agent commercial) are distinct intermediaries, and confusing their status can lead to reclassification with…
Bad Leaver Clause in France: Definition
The bad leaver clause (clause de mauvais partant) penalises a shareholder who leaves the company in circumstances considered unfavourable.
Tag-Along Clause in France: Definition
The sale of shares in a company can create imbalances for minority shareholders. You often fear being stuck with a new…
B2B Terms and Conditions in France: Essential Clauses to Include
Terms and conditions between businesses make B2B dealings legally sound, prevent disputes and protect companies’ strategy.
DPA Liability Clauses: What to Include in a Data Processing Agreement
A data processing agreement (DPA) allocates liability between the parties if the GDPR is not complied with, and the financial stakes are real.
SaaS GDPR Clauses: Essential Contract Terms and Key Templates for Compliance
The SaaS contract, or Software as a Service agreement, is the cornerstone of the relationship between provider and user when software is…
Shotgun Clause in France: The Buy-or-Sell Clause Explained
The buy-or-sell clause, included in the shareholders’ agreement, organises the sale or purchase of shares in the event of a dispute or a reorganisation of the share capital.
