France: M&A/Private Equity

France is set to significantly raise the turnover thresholds that trigger mandatory pre-merger notification to the French Competition Authority, marking the first increase in general thresholds since 2004. The reform, adopted through the French Economic Life Simplification Bill in April 2026, amends Article L. 430-2 of the French Commercial Code and awaits final promulgation before entering into force in September or October 2026.

La loi de simplification de la vie économique modifie en profondeur le régime d'information des salariés lors de cessions d'entreprises. Les obligations varient désormais selon la taille de l'entreprise et la présence d'un CSE, avec des délais raccourcis et des sanctions allégées pour les PME de moins de 50 salariés.

France has substantially increased its merger control notification thresholds, marking the first major reform in over two decades. The new thresholds, which take effect September 1, 2026...

Une société holding ayant engagé des dépenses au bénéfice de ses filiales, notamment pour l'achat de droits à l'image de joueurs de rugby et des frais événementiels, se voit confrontée à une requalification en acte anormal...

The Communiqué on Amendments to the Communiqué on Mergers and Acquisitions Requiring Approval from the Competition Board (the "Amended Communiqué"), amending Communiqué No 2010/4, was published in the Official Gazette...

Tariffs and political tumult didn't do as much harm as some expected and 2026 could provide some needed stability...

L'administration publie ses commentaires relatifs aux taxes sur les réductions de capital résultant de certaines opérations de rachat de titres. Elle apporte des précisions notamment sur le champ...

In today's knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) assets often hold more value than traditional physical assets.

Please briefly describe the regulatory framework and landscape of both equity and debt capital market in your jurisdiction, including the major regimes, regulators and authorities.