Bright Avocats

The fine art of bilingual law

TOULOUSE OFFICES

French Law
for You

Legal Services for English-speaking families
and individuals in France

We offer a wide range of legal services for families and individuals in the Southwest of France from our central Toulouse law offices, but can also act throughout France and its territories.

We have expertise in a number of legal practice areas and will work together to bring about the best solution for you. We will provide you with a service tailored to your individual needs.

Property Conveyancing

Buying or selling a home is often the biggest financial transaction you will ever be involved in, so getting the legal details right is crucial to protect you legally and financially. French property transaction law differs in many ways from British law, both buyers’ and sellers‘ responsibility is engaged earlier, it is therefore highly recommended that you seek legal advice well before buying or selling property in France. This also goes for any other type of property transaction, including buying or extending a lease, remortgaging and equity release.

Our highly experienced conveyancing lawyers can provide a fast, efficient service, helping to ensure your property deal goes ahead smoothly and on schedule and that your interests stay protected, both during the transaction and once the deal is done. 

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Property Disputes Resolution

Where there is a dispute over a property you own or occupy, it can be highly frustrating and leave you worried about your future. These unpleasant situations are often with direct neighbours and can become constant sources of anxiety. If not handled correctly, these issues can be time-consuming, expensive and highly contentious to sort out.

Our property dispute resolution lawyers can help you quickly and cost-effectively resolve any conflicts over your property, avoiding the need for court action wherever possible. By focusing on negotiation it is often possible to resolve conflict faster and at a lower cost while still ensuring your rights are protected.

Property Professional Negligence and Breach of Contract Claims

If you have received substandard service from a tradesman that has harmed your interests, you may be able to claim compensation. This can help you offset any financial costs you have incurred and a ‘legal intermediary’ may be important for protecting your personal reputation.

Our professional negligence lawyers can help you with claims against professionals, including accountants, surveyors, financial advisers, trustees, architects, and building tradesmen.

Family, Children and Divorce Specialist Lawyers

At Bright Avocats, we understand that issues concerning your family are of the utmost importance for you. We also recognise that any change to your family dynamics can be challenging and highly emotional, and as such, you require effective legal advice.

Our specialist family lawyers in Toulouse are highly regarded in all areas of family practice. Even if your matter is complicated, or has an international element, we have the knowledge and experience to help you. We can advise you following the breakdown of your relationship whether it is a divorce or separation, resolving financial issues, or arrangements concerning your children.

We can also advise you in relation to pre and post nuptial agreements and living together/cohabitation agreements.

Amicable resolution

Whether it is divorce, separation or disputes over child custody and financial reperation, we will always explore every possibility of finding an amicable resolution without the need for court action. We will guide you through discussing your issues and points of contention, then agreeing on a mutually acceptable way forward that fits both parties’ interests. 

This means we can potentially help you find solutions to your disputes quickly and cost-effectively with the minimum possible conflict.

Wills, Estate Planning and Probate

Around two-thirds of adults do not have a Will. If this applies to you, you could be storing up problems for your loved ones in the event of your death, as well as having no guarantee that your wishes for your estate will be carried out.

Our Wills, estate planning and probate lawyers can help you plan for the future, including creating or updating your Will and setting up provisions to ensure your loved ones are taken care of. British or American residents in France benefit from our extensive experience in separating that which is covered by French jurisdiction and that of your native country.

If a loved one has passed away, we can support you through the probate process, including advising you if you have been named an Executor of their Will or helping you get control of their estate if they have died without leaving a Will.

Inheritence and Will Disputes

Disputes over an inheritance or any other aspects of a Will can be highly contentious and difficult to sort out, often acting as focus for wider tensions between family members and friends of the deceased.

Bright Avocats can help you find a positive outcome by focussing on common ground. By focusing on methods such as mediation and collaborative law, we can usually find a solution without the need for court action, making it faster and less costly to resolve inheritance, Wills and trusts disputes.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Most people want to avoid conflict wherever possible, both personally and professionally. Where you are involved in a dispute, we can help you find a positive outcome using non-confrontational dispute resolution methods and negotiation. We can also assist you with Court action where this is the most appropriate option.

Bright Avocats have extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of disputes, including employment disputes, personal financial disputes, disputes regarding your children, disputes following the end of your marriage, civil partnership or relationship, inheritance disputes and professional negligence claims.

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