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France renews its simplified anti-gift conventions – what life sciences companies operating in France need to know
France enforces one of Europe's strictest anti-gift regimes, broadly prohibiting any benefit to healthcare professionals, in particular. Within this framework, simplified conventions offer a practical derogation — allowing companies to bundle hospitality declarations into a single filing. These conventions have just been renewed for another two years, with notable developments: COMIDENT (dental sector) joins as a signatory and a new two-month deadline applies for participant list submissions for certain types of convention.
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Promotional activities for medical devices may qualify as agency even without direct negotiation power
A European Perspective #1 | FRANCE | The French Supreme Court confirms a broad interpretation of commercial agent status. A key ruling increasing requalification risks and potential termination indemnity exposure for manufacturers and distributors.
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Work/Life - international employment news update
Taylor Wessing and Saul Associés are advising Naqi Logix and Wisear on their merger
Taylor Wessing advised Banque des Territoires on its investment in Claudia, one of France’s largest energy storage facilities
Taylor Wessing advised Banque des Territoires on a €30 million financing granted to E-Totem Infrastructures 2, an electric vehicle charging platform owned by Conquest, aimed at strengthening key infrastructure for electric mobility and energy sovereignty in France
Taylor Wessing strengthens its international positioning with the creation of a China Desk department and the appointment of Laurence Ren as partner
Taylor Wessing advised SaarLB on the financing of the new intermunicipal aquatic center for the Pays de Honfleur-Beuzeville Community of Municipalities (CCPHB)
