International & European Union law

A structuring transnational legal framework

International and European Union law play an essential role in regulating relations between states, companies and citizens. These standards influence many areas of domestic law, and offer specific remedies for challenging national decisions that run counter to international commitments or EU regulations.

The articulation between these different legal orders requires in-depth expertise to ensure the protection of fundamental rights, the regulation of economic activities and the application of the principles of good governance.

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International and European law in Paris - Expert lawyer

Areas of intervention

Constitutional litigation and QPC in an international and European context

  • Ensuring that national laws comply with international and European commitments.
  • Questions Prioritaires de Constitutionnalité (QPC) raised in relation to European Union and international law.
  • Application of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and appeals to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).
  • Interaction between EU law and French constitutional law, in particular through preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).

Business law and international economic regulation

  • European and international regulations applicable to companies: free movement of goods, services and capital.
  • Competition law and economic regulation: compliance with European standards on anti-competitive practices, support for companies faced with European Commission investigations.
  • Application of European and international public procurement law.
  • International trade law: compliance with trade treaties and international arbitration.

Public law and relations between administrations and the EU

  • Application of European directives and regulations in administration and public policy.
  • State aid litigation before the European Commission.
  • Aliens and asylum law: application of EU law and international conventions on migration.
  • European administrative litigation: challenging national decisions before the European courts.

Defending fundamental rights and appeals before the European courts

  • Protection of fundamental freedoms in the European and international legal order.
  • Preliminary questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU): intervention to prompt a national court to ask a question on the interpretation of EU law.
  • Appeals against national acts that do not comply with EU law: challenges before French administrative and judicial courts, invoking European law.
  • Representation before the European Union Tribunal (EUT) for companies and individuals wishing to challenge an EU act affecting their rights.

A cross-functional, strategic approach

The interplay between national, European and international law is a major strategic challenge for companies, administrations and citizens. Specialized expertise enables :

  • Anticipate changes in European and international standards and adapt legal practices accordingly.

  • Identify and mobilize the remedies available under international and European law in the event of a dispute.

  • Support economic and institutional players in the face of transnational regulatory requirements.

International and European law provide a structuring legal framework for economic and institutional relations, requiring a rigorous approach tailored to each situation. In-depth analysis and personalized support ensure the security of actions and the protection of fundamental rights in the face of contemporary legal challenges.