By Raphaël MORENON
7 April 2025
In an increasingly open economic world, borders are becoming increasingly blurred. A French company may seek to conquer the German market using a local broker; a foreign investor may use an intermediary in France to find property opportunities; an individual may use an online brokerage platform based in another EU country. Using a broker in an international context has become commonplace. While this approach opens doors, it also raises specific legal issues that can quickly become a headache if they are not anticipated. Imagine that a disagreement arises with your foreign-based broker: which court should you take the matter to? Or, if the contract is silent, which rules will apply - those of France, those of the broker's country, or even those of a third country? These questions are not...
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