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Article R225-163 of the French Commercial code

The expert appointed to present a report on one or more management operations, under the conditions provided for in article L. 225-231, is appointed by the President of the Commercial Court, ruling in summary proceedings, after the Registrar has summoned the Chairman of the Board of Directors or of the Management Board to the hearing by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

Where the request for an expert opinion comes from the Public Prosecutor, it is presented by petition.

The expert opinion report is filed with the Registrar. The court clerk will ensure that it is communicated.

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Article R225-163

L’expert chargé de présenter un rapport sur une ou plusieurs opérations de gestion, dans les conditions prévues à l’article L. 225-231, est désigné par le président du tribunal de commerce, statuant en référé, après que le greffier a convoqué le président du conseil d’administration ou du directoire à l’audience par lettre recommandée avec demande d’avis de réception.

Lorsque la demande d’expertise émane du procureur de la République, elle est présentée par requête.

Le rapport d’expertise est déposé au greffe. Le greffier en assure la communication.

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