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Racine

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04/02/2026

Racine and OpinionWay reveal the results of the second edition of the Justice Barometer

Racine, in partnership with OpinionWay, unveils the results of the second edition of the barometer entitled ‘Businesses and Justice’. This recurring study, conducted at the end of 2025 among 625 business leaders representing the French economic fabric, highlights their relations...
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10/02/2026

Racine advised the PAREF Group on the sale of its subsidiary SOLIA Paref

Racine advised the PAREF Group on the sale of its subsidiary SOLIA Paref, which provides property management services to third parties, to the RYZE Group. The acquisition was carried out through the French subsidiary VSA Ile de France, wholly owned...
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19/02/2026

PFAS: No Funds, No Solidarity

Contamination by PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances better known as ‘forever chemicals’ and widely used in industry since the 1950s, is one of the major public health issues of the coming years. While new regulations – including the recent decree...
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25/02/2026

Agentic artificial intelligence: perspectives from CIANum and the Competition Authority

The Artificial Intelligence and Digital Council and the Competition Authority are placing agentic AI at the centre of the debate. Capable of planning and executing actions autonomously, this type of AI raises increased legal issues in terms of personal data,...
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26/02/2026

Racine advises RATP Smart Systems in connection with the decision of the Transport Regulatory Authority concerning the digital distribution of transport tickets in the Paris region

Racine assisted RATP Smart Systems, a company belonging to the RATP group, in a dispute with Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) before the Transport Regulatory Authority (ART) concerning the conditions for distributing transport tickets in the Paris region. Following a referral by...
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10/03/2026

Racine advises Alfred Hotels and Braxton on the acquisition of La Frégate hotel in Cap Ferret

Racine advised Alfred Hotels and the investment funds managed by Braxton Investment Management on the acquisition of La Frégate hotel, located at 34 avenue de l’Océan in Lège-Cap-Ferret. Following renovation, this 29-room establishment will become the second location for the...
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Who are we ?

Founded in 1981, Racine is one of the main independent French law firms.  With more than 200 lawyers, including 72 partners, we provide our clients with service and expertise in all the major fields of law across our 7 offices in France and in Belgium.

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  • Agribusiness

    With expert knowledge of the entire product chain, our teams act for farmers and their economic partners, and also for sector organisations. We also assist public bodies and institutions active in the sector with the drafting or amendment of French and European legislation and regulations.

  • Banking and financial services

    Capable of rapidly integrating developments, rules and regulations of the banking and financial services sector, our lawyers act for financial institutions, investment funds, family offices and borrowers on structured finance issues, debt restructurings and banking and financial disputes.

  • Commerce and distribution

    With their operational knowledge of the usage and practices of the business lines in this sector, our lawyers are well-versed in the functioning of the various French and European administrations and administrative and regulatory authorities. We can respond to the needs of our clients in the retail, mass retail, luxury and e-commerce sectors.

  • Energy and environment

    Active alongside intermediate-sized enterprises, small- and medium-sized companies and start-ups, our lawyers provide the entire range of legal services to a sector that is rapidly evolving from both a technological and regulatory perspective. We assist our clients in all phases of their growth, from R&D to marketing both in France and internationally.

  • Hospitality and leisure

    Racine acts for hospitality and tourism stakeholders (investors, owners, lenders and operators) in the context of project development and implementation, real estate asset management, associated labour and financial issues and dispute resolution.

  • Industry

    Racine possesses in-depth knowledge of diverse industries (automobile, manufacturing, logistics and transportation, engineering). We act on behalf of French and international clients on regulatory matters, external growth transactions, litigation and arbitration.

  • Insurance

    Our lawyers have developed expertise in insurance and civil liability (medical, D&O, construction, financial institutions, industrial risks, etc.), and act both on behalf of insurers and the insured on all types of matters, whether in an advisory capacity, during pre-litigation, or as litigators in the context judicial and arbitration proceedings.

  • Investment funds

    Our lawyers advise French and international investment funds with respect to structuring and completing their transactions. They notably act at every stage of the investment process: acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, private investments in public equity, going private transactions, financing and refinancing of transactions and related litigation.

  • Luxury

    Racine’s teams have extensive expertise in the fashion, luxury, jewellery and clothing sectors, notably in the areas of distribution, e-commerce, contracts, consumer law and real estate matters and issues related to the organisation of their corporate structures both in France and internationally.

  • Media and communications

    Our lawyers possess particular expertise in media and communications, and assist news groups and publishers in the framework of their external growth transactions, licensing issues, production agreements, acquisition and distribution of content, regulatory issues and related complex litigation.

  • Real estate and construction

    Our lawyers have superior experience in the real estate market and accompany real estate participants in all stages of their transactions: structuring, land use, financing, acquisitions, construction, leases, management and disposals. They act at the sides of all players in this sector: developers, investors, lenders, users, managers and construction firms.

  • Transport and logistics

    As one of the firm’s historical sectors, transport and logistics law occupies a particularly important place among our activities. Our lawyers meet the needs of import/export operators operating in all sectors and act for leading transport professionals. Moreover, the firm benefits from a strong reputation in customs law.

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Racine assists its clients with their international activities:
Support and advice for foreign clients on the legal and financial issues linked to their establishment and growth in France;
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10/03/26

Racine accompagne Alfred Hotels et Braxton dans l’acquisition de l’hôtel La Frégate au Cap Ferret

Paris, le 9 mars 2026 –Racine a accompagné Alfred Hotels et les fonds d’investissement gérés par Braxton Investment Management dans le cadre de l’acquisition de l’hôtel La Frégate, situé au 34 avenue de l’Océan à Lège-Cap-Ferret. Cet établissement de 29 chambres deviendra,...
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10/03/26

Racine accompagne Alfred Hotels et Braxton dans l’acquisition de l’hôtel La Frégate au Cap Ferret

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26/02/26

Racine accompagne RATP Smart Systems dans le cadre de la décision de l’Autorité de Régulation des Transports relative à la distribution numérique des titres de transport franciliens

Paris, le 26 février 2026 – Racine a accompagné RATP Smart Systems, société du groupe RATP, dans le cadre d’un différend l’opposant à Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) devant l’Autorité de régulation des transports (ART), sur les conditions de distribution des titres de transport...
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