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We are pleased to announce that both Soulier Avocats and Bunch, which have joined forces to form Soulier Bunch, have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – France.

Soulier Avocats was recognized for its excellence in Litigation, as well as in Criminal Defense, reflecting its long-standing reputation for high-stakes dispute resolution and courtroom advocacy.

Bunch was distinguished for its work in Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Competition/Antitrust Law, underscoring its multidisciplinary approach and its strong track record in complex business and regulatory matters.

Soulier Bunch presents its weekly selection of distressed M&A opportunities.

Sectors concerned:

Specialty paper & biomass solutions – Corporate & digital communications – Bioeconomy & industrial biotechnology – Foundry & metal casting – Security services & solutions – Used automotive – Mountain hospitality – Precision machining & mechanical engineering – Embedded software engineering – B2B market research & innovation

We are pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of Droit anglais des affaires, co-authored by our Senior Specialist, Simon Wesley, Honorary Member of the Lyon Bar and former Solicitor (England & Wales), together with Cécile Le Gallou, Professor of Private Law and Co-Director of the Master’s program in International Business Law at the School of Law, University of Toulouse Capitole.

This second edition provides the key insights into the concepts, reasoning methods, and legal instruments specific to English law, and places their use in context within commercial relationships and international transactions.

Soulier Bunch presents its weekly selection of distressed M&A opportunities.

Sectors covered:

Retail (footwear & leather) – Used automotive – Energy & efficiency services – Industrial equipment – Hospitality – Embedded software engineering – B2B market research & innovation – Media & broadcasting – Healthcare

The ongoing debate on the contractual or tortious nature of the action for damages arising from the abrupt termination of a long-standing business relationship continues to rage among legal scholars and before the courts.

Two recent decisions issued by the Cour de Cassation (French supreme Court) have indeed revived this controversy, which can have very concrete practical implications for business relationships between two companies, especially when they are established in different countries.

Whether the French regime under Article L. 442-1, II of the French Commercial Code may be invoked, the law applicable to the dispute, or the competent court to rule on the damage suffered – these are all questions faced by companies suffering from an abrupt termination of business relationships. And the answers may vary depending on the legal characterization of the action.

Soulier Bunch presents its weekly selection of distressed M&A opportunities.

Sectors covered:

Real estate & property development – Healthcare – Engineering & embedded software – Market research & B2B innovation – Sports & e-commerce – Communication & digital marketing – Software & IT