A French–Spanish legal practice
Jean-Paul Hakim
Business law and dispute resolution across France and Spain.
Beyond the Pyrenees.
The approach
Understand the matter. Establish a direction.
Legal advice for businesses, executives and investors navigating commercial contracts, disputes and cross-border operations involving France and Spain.
A sound legal decision starts with a careful reading of the facts, documents and interests at stake. The aim is to assess the risks, explain the options and identify an appropriate response.
Advice, negotiation and litigation are part of the same approach. A dispute may call for a negotiated solution; a contract can be drafted from the outset to anticipate difficulties.
01 — Practice areas
Legal responses to practical challenges.
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Business law and commercial contracts
Negotiate an agreement, structure a company or address a disagreement between commercial partners.
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Civil and commercial disputes
Unpaid invoices, liability, urgent relief or expert evidence: assess the dispute before choosing a course of action.
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Property, construction and leases
Negotiate a lease, address construction defects or protect interests in a property transaction.
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Related areas
Transport, maritime and ports
Transport contracts, logistics operations, liability and disputes concerning port contracts or equipment.
Energy, industry and infrastructure
Performance of complex contracts, technical disputes, liability and infrastructure projects.
Public-sector commercial matters
Contractual relationships with public bodies, occupation of public property and performance issues.
02 — Your challenges
When can I help?
- 01A commercial partner is not honouring its commitments.Discuss your situation
- 02You need to negotiate or secure an important contract.Discuss your situation
- 03A customer is not paying its invoices.Discuss your situation
- 04You face a dispute over a commercial lease.Discuss your situation
- 05Building works or a property transaction have led to a dispute.Discuss your situation
- 06You are considering investment or business development across France and Spain.Discuss your situation
- 07Your company faces a dispute requiring expert evidence or court proceedings.Discuss your situation
03 — France–Spain
A legal practice connecting two countries
Two countries. Careful attention to your interests.
An understanding of the French and Spanish legal, commercial and linguistic environments helps identify the particular challenges of a cross-border relationship. Governing law, the language of the contract and dispute resolution arrangements need to be considered together.
- French businesses developing activities in Spain.
- Spanish businesses contracting or investing in France.
- International contracts and bilingual negotiations.
- Cross-border commercial and contractual disputes.
- French–Spanish investments and property transactions.
- Coordination with local professionals and advisers where required.
04 — Background
A legal perspective shaped between Paris and Madrid.
Jean-Paul Hakim
Languages of communication
French · Spanish · Professional English
Educated in Paris and Madrid, Jean-Paul Hakim brings a French and Spanish legal perspective to his business law practice. His background combines legal advice, civil and commercial disputes, contracts and corporate transactions, with particular attention to international business relationships. Comparative study of the two legal systems informs a cross-border approach that considers the commercial context and his clients’ objectives. He places emphasis on careful analysis, clear communication and pragmatic solutions suited to each matter. He works in French, Spanish and professional English.
05 — Contact
Let’s discuss your matter.
Communication in French, Spanish and English.