As France continues to attract significant foreign investment—particularly in defense, healthcare, AI, and data infrastructure—understanding the country's regulatory and governance landscape has never been more important.

In a new C&G Insights article, France Portmann Loy, a partner in Cohen & Gresser's Paris office, examines the common misconceptions foreign investors bring to French transactions and offers practical guidance on how to avoid the issues that most often derail deals.

Among the topics covered:

  • Why regulatory complexity should be incorporated into deal strategy—not worked around.
  • Common pitfalls in transaction structuring and shareholder agreement drafting.
  • How thoughtful governance planning can help prevent post-closing friction.
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