Anglo French Law

Anglo French Law, specialist legal advice on property in France

Anglo French Law is a firm that presents itself as dedicated exclusively to French property law. According to its own description, its professionals are legally qualified on both sides of the Channel and offer independent, bilingual and bicultural advice tailored to each client's needs. The firm operates under Anglo French Law Group Ltd.

Legal services for property transactions in France

The firm details the following areas of specialisation:

• Sale and purchase of existing properties.
• Purchase of building land with associated building contracts.
• New build and leaseback.
• French marriage contracts.
• Formation of French companies (SCI and SARL) and choice of the most tax-advantageous legal structure for the purchase.
• Tax planning.
• French inheritance and succession law.
• French wills and probate.
• Surveys and valuations.

Working method

The firm states that its comprehensive service includes detailed written reports at every stage of the transaction and that it seeks to offer efficient solutions both for potential difficulties and new opportunities. It emphasises that French legal procedure differs significantly from that of the UK and Ireland, and that its role is to protect the client's interests through individual attention.

Client profile and scope of practice

The firm caters to buyers and sellers of main or holiday homes, investors in new build or leaseback projects, and businesses. Its advice is aimed at English-speaking individuals, as indicated by its own presentation and the mention of professional indemnity insurance specifically for French legal advice to English speakers.

Offices and presence

Anglo French Law has offices in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, as well as a liaison office in Paris. The firm also has an online client area to track the progress of the file.

Registration details and professional cover

Anglo French Law Group Ltd is registered at Companies House under number 11003451, with VAT number 296986516 and ICO registration ZA338096. It holds professional indemnity insurance specifically for French legal advice to English-speaking people, issued by Lloyd's of London under policy B1230FC01184A14.

Offices and premises

Newcastle upon Tyne office: 26 Forth Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4EU

Office 2: 29 Throgmorton Street, London, EC2N 2AT

Paris office: Bureau de liaison, 25, Place de la Madeleine, 75008, Paris, France