Commercial Contracts: Types, Drafting & Legal Risks
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The commercial contract forms the backbone of any business relationship. Whether it's an SME negotiating with suppliers, an e-commerce site managing online sales, or a franchise network structuring partnerships, the quality of contract drafting determines a company's legal security. In France, contract law was fundamentally reformed by Ordinance No. 2016-131 of February 10, 2016, codified in articles 1101 et seq. of the Civil Code. This reform, completed by the ratification law of February 2
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