French Commercial code
In forceThe secretariat of the restricted formation summonses the parties to appear before it at least fifteen days before the hearing, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. Where appropriate, the parties' lawyers are notified of the date of the hearing by the secretariat of the restricted formation by simple letter.
On receipt of the summons to appear, the parties may acquaint themselves with the case file. They may be assisted or represented by a lawyer. The parties and their lawyer may obtain copies of all or part of the documents in the case file for the exclusive use of the proceedings.
Debates before the restricted panel are public. However, the restricted panel may decide that the proceedings will not be public if the parties expressly so request or if publicity would result in an infringement of public policy, a secret protected by law or business secrecy.
The secretariat of the restricted panel notifies the interested parties of the decision by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
Where applicable, the parties' lawyers receive a copy of the decision by simple letter.
