INDIA PARIS LYON BORDEAUX LILLE LA REUNION BRUSSELS BARCELONA MILANO STUTTGART TUNIS BUENOS AIRES QUEBEC MONTREAL BEIJING SHANGHAI GUANGZHOU HANOI HO CHI MINH CITY SINGAPORE
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D S i n A s i a Since 1980 the firm has chosen to establish itself in Asia in order to assist European companies investing and doing business on this continent. Today, the firm has three offices in China, two in Vietnam, and one in Singapore. DS is also active in India, Japan and ASEAN countries, via its network of selected correspondent firms. With its knowledge of local businesses and governments, and its crosscultural teams DS is firmly established in the Asian business and legal environment. This has made the firm the obvious partner of Asian companies investing in Europe. Asian companies turn to DS French, Belgian, Spanish, Italian and German teams, and the European hub for questions concerning EU institutions. DS thus provides its European clients in Asia, and Asian clients in Europe with legal assistance and support in establishing and developing their businesses. October 2014 - page 3
O u r I n d i a n P r a c t i c e G r o u p DS long-standing involvement in Asia naturally led to the creation of a dedicated Indian Practice team in anticipation of clients interest and activities in the emerging Indian market. This specialized team of lawyers provides quality legal advice to European companies investing in India as well as Indian companies investing in Europe. We have advised a wide range of clients: companies in the manufacturing and industrial sector, financial institutions, small and medium enterprises and pioneering entrepreneurs. H O W W E W O R K Pursuant to the Indian Advocates Act, 1961, foreign law firms are prevented from setting up offices or practicing law in India. DS works throughout India with the support from a strong network of non-exclusive partners selected for their expertise in foreign investment related matters. The Indian desk, with the support of DS s worldwide network and Indian local partners, having been trained in the best Indian and Anglo-saxon universities, are well equipped to deliver optimal solutions to our clients venturing to India in all areas of business law. Interaction with our clients is the key to understanding their requirements and providing solutions. Our pragmatic and client-friendly approach to communications facilitates the smooth flow of information and sets us apart from our competitors. page 4 - October 2014
O u r I n d i a n D e s k Our Indian Practice team works out of European offices in close collaboration with our Indian correspondents. With the combined resources of our offices and specialized departments we can provide our clients with unrivalled legal and cross-cultural expertise. Interaction with our clients is the key to understanding their requirements and providing solutions. Our pragmatic and client-friendly approach to communications facilitates the smooth flow of information and sets us apart from our competitors. We thus offer quality legal services addressing all the needs of our clients in the most efficient manner. page 5 - Octobre 2014
P r a c t i c e A r e a s Le multiculturalisme de l équipe DS assure une écoute et une compréhension des enjeux adaptées à la culture de chaque client. The firm advises its clients on a wide range of legal issues. Direc t Investments The Indian desk provides assistance in any legal foreign-investment related matters (shares acquisition, slump sale or any other form or investment) Investment structure in accordance with foreign investment regulation Setting up of the Indian vehicle Legal due diligence Regulatory authorisations Negotiation and drafting of contractual and corporate documentation Annual compliance Bank ing and Projec t Finance Banking and finance (guarantees and securities). Export finance. Project Finance. Public Private Partnerships (BOO, BOT, BOLT etc). Commercial and Contrac t Law Sales, agency, distribution, franchise and subcontracting agreements. Requests for proposals, public contracts. Debt recovery and bankruptcy. Consumer protection. page 6 - October 2014
P r a c t i c e A r e a s I ntellec tual Proper t y Law Copyright, design, patent, and trademark applications and registration. License agreements. Transfer of technology and know-how. Customs and I nter national Trade Product classification, customs valuation and optimization of duties. Rules of origin. Transfer pricing. Dual use items and export control. International Trade Agreements. Ar bitration and Litigation Assistance and representation in arbitrations and in other alternative dispute resolution proceedings such as negotiation, conciliation and mediation. Assistance with litigation and proceedings before national and EU courts and tribunals. page 7 - Octobre 2014
I n d i a n P r a c t i c e G r o u p Olivier MONANGE Olivier MONANGE graduated from the Institute of Political Studies (Paris) and has a Master s degree in French Business Law. After working for the firm in China for 8 years, Olivier MONANGE joined the Paris office where he coordinates DS operations in Asia. He works with European clients in India and the rest of Asia, as well as with Asian clients in Europe. He advises major French companies investing in India, and is a regular speaker at conferences on investment in India. He has been appointed Foreign Trade Advisor of France, and is also listed as an arbitrator with the International Chamber of Commerce and China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). monange@dsavocats.com Lisbeth LANVERS-SHAH Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah holds a Masters Degree and an Ll.M in international business law. She is a lawyer at the Paris Bar and France s Foreign Trade Advisors since 2014. She has comprehensive knowledge of French Business law (mergers and acquisitions/ private equity) and of the Indian legal and cultural environment. Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah practices corporate law and advises foreign investors looking to enter the Indian market as well as Indian investors looking to enter the European market. lanversshah@dsavocats.com page 8 - October 2014
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Equipes Associées en France D r o i t p u b l i c d e s a f f a i r e s D a n i e l C H AU S S E,, Frédéric L E V Y, M o n i q u e A M B A L, Frédérique O L I V I E R, I s a b e l l e C A RTO N d e G R A M M O N T, D av i d G U I L LOT, L a u r a C E CC A R E L L I - L E G U E N, Jean-François BIZET, Michaël MOUSSAULT, Jean-Marc POISSON, Nathalie SULTAN, François DAUCHY, Claire PENDRED, Clément MORTINI, Clémentine LIET VEAUX, Olivier TOUBIANA, Aurélie DA SILVA, Jennifer HALTER, Myriam TRAVERSE, Sylvain MAISONNEUVE, Nicolas ALBRESPY, Marie-Charlotte GUILLOU, David RAMIREZ, Bénédicte de CAVEL D r o i t i m m o b i l i e r O l i v i e r FAG E S, M a r i e - P i e r re A L I X, Florence B O U T H I L L I E R, Va l é r i e M A R A I S, Va l é r i e D E S F O R G E S, S é b a s t i e n L E G R I X D E L A S A L L E, Vanessa BELLAHSEN-MARJOUX, Ophélie ROSSI, Isabelle BONARDI, Caroline NETTER, Stéphanie de LAROULLIERE, Edouard SCHOENKE, Loriane ZEINI, Céline AMIEL- ATTAL D r o i t d e l e n v i r o n n e m e n t e t d u d é v e l o p p e m e n t d u r a b l e Frédéric L E V Y, L a u r a C E CC A R E L L I - L E G U E N, Pat r i c i a S AV I N, Yvo n M A RTINET, Jean-Louis LESQUINS, Gwladys BEAUCHET, Grégory GUTIERREZ, Emmanuelle MOREAU, Laurence ANDRE, Seynabou KANDJI, Annaïck SFEIFOLLAHI C o n c u r r e n c e, D i s t r i b u t i o n, C o n s o m m a t i o n X av i e r L AC A Z E, D i m i t r i D E L E S A L L E, L a u rent F R A N CO I S M A RTIN, Jean-Louis LESQUINS, Fabrice Van CAUWELAERT, Romain BOURGADE, Safine HADRI, Raphaëlle HENNEKINE, Béatrice ZAREMBA C o n t r a t s e t C o n t e n t i e u x C o m m e r c i a l B e r t r a n d P OTOT, M a r i e - C h r i s t i n e M E R G N Y, S a n d r a D O R I ZON, Arnaud CO N S TA N T D r o i t d e l a P r o p r i é t é I n t e l l e c t u e l l e e t d e l I n n o v a t i o n B e r t r a n d P OTOT, C at h e r i n e V E R N E R E T, C l o t h i l d e D E L B E CQ, J e a n - C h r i s tophe G U E R R I N I, Mathieu SALVIA, Marie Ludivine FACON, Jean-Marc LEONELLI, Isabel CARVALINHA D r o i t d e l I n f o r m a t i q u e, d u N u m é r i q u e e t d e s D o n n é e s P e r s o n n e l l e s Arnaud TESSALONIKOS, Camille DIOTEL, Géraldine MARONNE, Anne LAMBERT-FAVREAU S o c i é t é s J é rôme LO M B A R D - P L AT E T, B e r n a rd T É Z É, A r n a u d B U R G, A r n a u d L A N G L A I S, B e n o î t C H A R R I E R E B O U R N A Z E L, Jean-Pierre THUILLANT, Anne de SEZE, Marie TRECAN, Virginie FLORANCE, Alexandra NGUON, Henrick EMERIAU, Véronique GEORGES, Isabelle HABERER, Dienaba CAMARA R e s t r u c t u r i n g Martine ZERVUDACKI FARNIER, Jean Charles GANCIA, Thomas OBA JTEK, Marie CRUMIERE D r o i t f i s c a l Jean-Luc RAFFY, C h r i s tophe BILLET, Marie-Anne CHARBONNIER, Aurélie MAUSOLE, Anita AUVRAY D r o i t s o c i a l C at h e r i n e B R U N LO R E N Z I, Pat r i c i a J E A N N I N, Elsa LEDERLIN, Florence THEODOSE, Soazig PRETESEILLE, Camille LE BRETON, Charline COSMAO, Amandine LEFEBVRE, Laura ROGUES, Ronan BERNARD-MENORET P ô l e i n t e r n a t i o n a l O l i v i e r M O N A N G E, J e a n - M a r i e S A LVA, Xinyu HU, Chiara POGGI FERRERO, Patricia CUBA-SICHLER, Rodrigo LOUREIRO, Gacia KAZANDJIAN, Valentina PILIA, Sylvain GUELTON, Thomas MARTIN,Lisbeth LANVERS SHAH, André KARG, Lan PHUONG, Haiyan CAI, Diane ZHOU, Reiga SHIMIZU L e s é q u i p e s d e D S AV O C AT S e n A s i e s o n t c o m p o s é e s d u n e c i n q u a n t a i n e d a v o c a t s e t j u - r i s t e s.
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