Created in 2007, but benefiting from over 35 years experience in Franchising from Olivier GAST, who helped create the “Doubin Law” in France in 1989, our office has developped an exceptionnal and growing French and international reputation as a franchise and distribution law expert, as well as arbitration.
The firm developed an advanced expertise in these fields. As a leading office, it is a key player and offers a large range of services for franchisors worldwide.
GAST AVOCATS was ackowledged Franchise Law Firm of the Year in France since 2016 (by Global Law Experts, ACQ5, TLY)
And Olivia GAST, as firm’s leader and managing partner, is in Who’s Who Legal France since 2017 and Who’s Who Legal Franchise since 2016.
She has a Business School specialized MBA degree in Innovation and technology management which allowed her to create an electronic franchise disclosure document offer that was nominated in a Law innovation competition in 2014.
Our office was also awarded by Décideurs 2013 and 2014 magazine:
– One of the best law offices, called “excellent” in Franchising Law.
– One of the best law offices, called “very well known” in Distribution Law.
In 2011, our office enlarged with a Department in Grenoble, and has business relationships with franchise firms all over the world.