The Firm

A dedicated team of lawyers, some dual nationals, provide a full scope of competence to advise foreign and French companies on their international, European and French developments, and to assist them in their litigation / arbitration.

Bertagna Avocats (Paris) acts for financial, industrial and commercial clients from all over Europe and North America. Although our client base is both domestic and international, the international element is particularly strong.

Our lawyers are fluent in several languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish are among the languages we use regularly in the course of our business. We also have access to the linguistic skills and special expertise of lawyers qualified in other jurisdictions who join us for work experience.

Bertagna Avocats (Paris) also has a strong and long-established network of contacts with lawyers, technical experts and other professionals in different jurisdictions throughout Europe and worldwide. In particular, Bertagna Avocats is a member of the EEIG Berrymans Lace Mawer.

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PARIS LOCATION

Jean-Jacques Bertagna

Born London. A dual national (French and British), Jean-Jacques Bertagna was called to the Paris Bar in 1976. A partner in his initial firm three years after joining, he decided to set up his own partnership in 1991 and specialize in the Law of International Business Relations.

Education. Wiener International Hochschulkurse, Vienna University (1971); Paris University: Licence en Droit (1973); Postgraduate Diploma (DES) in Business Law (1976); University of East Asia, Macau: Chinese Law Diploma (1987); International Law Diploma (EFB, 1994).

Publications. Author: 'Les contrats économiques sino-étrangers', GP, 1988; 'Force Majeure and Hardship Clause in Drafting International Contracts', Euro Conferences, London, 1989; 'Investing in France', European Handbook, London Society of Chartered Accountants, 1993; 'Company Law in France', London Society of Chartered Accountants, 1994. Co-Author: 'Les paradis fiscaux. Les îles anglo-normandes', FDA, Monte Carlo, 1990; Debt Recovery in Europe (chapter: France), Jordans, 1995.

Other activities. Former Overseas Advisory Editor, French Laws, The Company Lawyer, Longman, London, England. Former Tutor on Criminal Corporation Law, Institut National des Techniques Economiques et Comptables, Paris, 1979-1986.

Languages. English and French.

Laubna Belkadi

Born Paris. A dual national, after studies at Paris V René Descartes University, is in charge of international corporate.

Languages. French, English, Arabic.

Céline Mora

Born Suresnes. Admitted to the Paris Bar. Education. Nice University, Master 1 (Maîtrise de Droit International) (2002). Paris I Sorbonne University, Master 2 Degree (DEA) in International Law & International Organisations (2003), Bancaja Institute (Spain) International Law (2003)

Other activities. Tutor in International Law (Amnesty International) Paris.

Languages. French, English, Spanish

Delphine De Paz

Born Paris. Admitted to the Paris Bar. Education. Paris XII University, Business Law Master 1 Degree (Maîtrise de droit des Affaires) (2001), European Lawyer Master 2 Degree (DESS de Juriste Européen-First of Promotion) (2002), Economical Activities of Public Law Master 2 Degree (DEA de droit public des Activités Ecomoniques-First of Promotion) (2003).

Languages. French, English, Spanish.

Pietro Franzina

Born Vicenza. Of counsel. Admitted to the Bar of Padova, Italy, as 'avvocato'. Education. University of Padova, Italy (PhD International Law). University of Ferrara, Italy (JD). Wake Forest University (Comparative Commercial Law). Cornell University (International Litigation). Hague Academy of International Law (Private International Law). International Chamber of Commerce (PIDA Seminar). Publications. 'Considerazioni sulla legge applicabile all'abuso di dipendenza economica' (Remarks on the law applicable to abuse of economic dependence), Nuova giurisprudenza civile commentata, 2002, II, 231; 'Obbligazioni di non fare e obbligazioni eseguibili in più luoghi nella convenzione di Bruxelles del 1968 e nel regolamento (CE) n. 44/2001' (Obligations not to do something and obligations to be performed in several places under the 1968 Brussels Convention and the (EC) Regulation no. 44/2001), Rivista di diritto internazionale privato e processuale, 2002, 391; 'La responsabilità precontrattuale nello spazio giudiziario europeo' (Precontractual liability in the European judicial area'), Rivista di diritto internazionale, 2003, 714.

Languages. Italian, French, English, Portuguese.

Ghassan Midani

Born Damascus. Of counsel. Education. Damascus University (Master Degree, Private International Law), Beirut University (Business Law; Psychology); Barristers' Council of Damascus (Lawyer Diploma); Lawyer and legal adviser in Syria and Saudi Arabia, 1977-1991.

Languages. French, English, Arabic.