Mariela helps entrepreneurs and international companies establish and grow their business in France with clear, practical legal advice.
Experience: 15+ years
Languages: French, English
Registered: Bar of Paris · 2004
Mariela Petrova is a French-qualified attorney helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate French and EU business law. With over 15 years of experience, she is known for providing clear, practical legal advice tailored to each client's needs.
Her work includes company incorporation (SAS, SARL, SA, SCI), advising on corporate structure, shareholder rights, and director obligations. She regularly assists with investments, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital transactions, ensuring compliance and protecting clients' interests.
Mariela also specializes in commercial contracts (franchise, distribution, agency agreements), intellectual property law (trademarks, licensing, GDPR compliance), and real estate transactions (acquisition, sales, leases).
When disputes arise, she represents clients in litigation and arbitration before French courts and the ICC of Paris. She further advises on employment law and tax matters, offering complete legal support for businesses operating in France and across the EU.
With 15+ years of experience, Mariela helps startups, entrepreneurs, and corporations protect their innovation, manage risk, and expand confidently in France and across Europe.
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Bar of Paris · 2004
15+ Years Experience
French · English
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Mariela helps entrepreneurs and international companies establish and grow their business in France with clear, practical legal advice.
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