Hiring Employees in France
Hiring Employees in France
Read MoreMariela 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 · 2010

Mariela Petrova is a French-qualified attorney helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate French and EU business law. With over 10 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.
Talk to an expertUse the Make an appointment button or the form below. We confirm scope and fees in writing before any chargeable work begins, and most clients are on a call within 48 hours.
Yes. Most of her clients are based outside France. Everything is handled remotely and bilingually, so you never need to travel to France.
Company formation, corporate structuring, M&A and venture capital, commercial contracts, IP & GDPR, real estate, and litigation & arbitration before the French courts and the ICC of Paris.
Fixed fees for clearly scoped work and monthly retainers for ongoing advice. You always know the cost before work starts.
Mariela advises fluently in English and French, and the team also supports Russian.
Avocate au Barreau de Paris
Toque #C2396
15+ Years In French Corporate Practice
English · French · Russian
Ready When You Are
A 20–30 minute call, in English, to scope the engagement. No obligation, no preliminary fee. You will leave the call with a clear view of what the work will cover and what it will cost.
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