Trusted English Speaking French Lawyers for International Clients & Expats
The bilingual French law firm for expats and international clients who need expert legal guidance in France, in plain English.
Who we are
Built for people who needed us to exist
French law should never be a barrier to living, working, or investing in France.
That is the belief that led to the creation of French Legal Experts — a law firm built specifically for international clients, expats, and foreign nationals who found themselves navigating a complex legal system in a language they did not fully understand.
For too long, foreign clients faced a frustrating reality. They could find lawyers, but not English speaking French lawyers who could guide them through every step and make them feel genuinely supported. Legal documents went unread. Deadlines were missed. Decisions were made without proper understanding of what was actually happening.
French Legal Experts was built to change that. As an English speaking French law firm, we work exclusively with international clients — British nationals, expats across France, businesses with cross-border operations, and anyone who needs French law for foreigners explained in plain, honest language.
We operate as a bilingual law firm in France, which means every interaction, every document, and every piece of advice is delivered in English. As a multilingual law firm, our team understands the expectations of clients who come from different legal traditions and need more than translation — they need genuine guidance.
Whether you need an English speaking lawyer in France for immigration, property, citizenship, or a civil matter, French Legal Experts exists to give you clarity and confidence. We provide French legal services in English because that is what our clients have always needed — and what too few firms have ever truly offered.
Maître Mustapha Khallouki
Avocat au Barreau de Paris
The avocat behind French Legal Experts
Qualified, regulated, and on your side
Maître Mustapha Khallouki is the qualified avocat at the core of French Legal Experts. Registered at the Barreau de Paris under Toque A0941 and called to the bar on 7 September 2016, his practice covers the full range of legal matters that expats and foreign nationals in France most commonly face — immigration and nationality law, business and corporate law, family law, administrative law, property law, and employment law.
As a bilingual French lawyer, Maître Khallouki delivers French legal advice in English at every stage of a matter. He has represented clients before the Cour d'appel de Paris and the Tribunal administratif, meaning that when your matter requires formal legal representation, he brings real courtroom experience to the table — not just advisory support. His cabinet is based at 24 Rue des Sablons in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, serving international clients across France and remotely from the UK.
UK clients searching for an English speaking solicitor in France will find that Maître Khallouki's role as an avocat fulfils this function precisely — providing the regulated, qualified representation that British expats need. As a French lawyer for international clients, he brings both the legal expertise and the approach that English speaking French lawyers must have to genuinely serve a global clientele.
Practice areas
Who we serve
French legal guidance for every international client
From British expats and foreign nationals to international businesses and investors, French Legal Experts serves every client who needs expert legal support in France — delivered in plain English, without exception.
Expats living in France
Whether you arrived last month or have lived in France for years, navigating French law as an expat brings ongoing legal challenges. As a French law firm for expats, we support clients with residence permits, property matters, employment contracts, and civil disputes. Our team acts as your dedicated expat lawyer in France — delivering French legal services for expats in plain English at every stage, so nothing is ever left misunderstood.
British nationals in France
Brexit changed the legal landscape for British nationals in France significantly — from residency rights and carte de séjour applications to inheritance rules and cross-border tax matters. Our English speaking lawyers in France have guided hundreds of British clients through these changes. As a French law firm for British nationals, we provide French legal services for British clients who need someone who understands both legal systems and can work across both without confusion.
Foreign nationals and foreigners
Foreign nationals in France frequently struggle to find an English speaking lawyer in France who truly understands their situation. We are the lawyers in France for foreigners who need more than a translation — they need genuine legal guidance in a language they can work with. Our team provides legal help in France for foreigners across immigration, property, business registration, and family law, making French law for foreigners accessible and straightforward.
International businesses and investors
International businesses entering the French market face regulatory, corporate, and compliance requirements that differ substantially from other jurisdictions. As a French law firm for international clients, our French lawyers for international clients handle business registration, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and employment law — removing the language barrier entirely so your business operates in France with the same legal confidence you expect at home.
How we work
From your first call to final resolution
Every client matter follows a clear four-step process. No surprises, no confusion — just honest French legal advice in English at every stage.
First consultation — we listen before we advise
Your first conversation with our English speaking French lawyers is about understanding your situation fully — not rushing you into a process you do not understand yet. We ask the right questions, assess your matter honestly, and give you clear French legal advice in English from the very first call. No assumptions. No jargon. Just a straight answer about where you stand and what your options are.
Your options — French law explained in English
Once we understand your situation, we build a clear picture of what is possible. French law explained in English — your rights, your risks, a realistic timeline, and what each path forward actually means in practice. You make decisions because you understand them, not because someone told you to sign something. This stage exists so that nothing about your legal matter catches you off guard later.
Execution — we handle the legal work
Everything that needs to happen in French — filings, correspondence, court representation, negotiations — we handle it entirely on your behalf. You receive updates throughout in English. French legal services in English means you are never left wondering what is happening with your matter, who is handling it, or what comes next. You stay informed without needing to navigate French bureaucracy yourself.
Resolution — with full clarity throughout
Every matter reaches a conclusion. A completed property purchase, an approved visa, a resolved dispute, a granted citizenship application. You arrive at that conclusion having understood the process from start to finish. Legal support in France in English, from a team that was genuinely present at every stage — not just at the beginning and the end.
Why trust us
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Behind every claim on this page is a verifiable fact. Here is what actually backs them up.
Regulated, qualified, and accountable
Every legal matter at French Legal Experts is handled by a fully regulated avocat registered at the Barreau de Paris under Toque A0941 — subject to the same professional standards and ethical obligations as any practitioner before the French courts. Our bilingual French lawyers do not operate on the margins of the legal profession. When you instruct us, you are instructing a real law firm with real professional oversight, not a document preparation service or a legal information website.
Cross-border experience that actually counts
As an English speaking law firm in France with a client base spanning the UK, Europe, and beyond, our cross-border experience goes beyond language. We understand how British nationals, American expats, and international business owners approach legal problems differently — the assumptions they bring, the systems they are comparing against, and the frustrations that arise when French procedures do not behave the way they expect. An English speaking lawyer in France needs to bridge that gap, not just translate documents.
Bilingual as standard — not a premium
Our English speaking French law firm operates bilingually as standard. Every client receives clear French legal advice in English at every stage — consultations, document explanations, court updates, and strategic discussions. As a multilingual law firm in France serving clients from diverse legal traditions, we hold one standard: French law handled properly, explained clearly, and delivered to the clients who have always needed it most. As a French law firm for international clients, that is the only measure we apply to every matter we take on.
Client experiences
Trusted by expats across France and the UK
Expats across France and the UK have trusted our team with their most complex legal matters. As their expat lawyer in France, we have guided clients through immigration, property, citizenship, and civil disputes — from first consultation to final resolution. Here is what some of them said.
I was completely unfamiliar with the French legal system and honestly overwhelmed by the residency process. The team explained every step clearly, responded quickly, and helped me resolve issues that had been delaying my application for months. What stood out most was how easy they made communication despite the language barrier.
We contacted French Legal Experts while dealing with a citizenship and administrative issue that had become increasingly stressful. Their team was professional throughout, kept us informed at every stage, and gave practical advice instead of unrealistic promises. Having legal guidance available in English made a huge difference for us.
I needed support with legal documents and a cross-border property matter involving France. The process was far more complicated than expected, but the team handled everything in a calm and organised way. They were accessible, transparent, and always willing to clarify things whenever needed.
Everything you wanted to ask about French legal help in English
The questions we hear most from expats, British nationals, and foreign clients before they get in touch — answered plainly.
Finding English speaking lawyers in France is more straightforward than it used to be, but quality varies significantly. If you need legal help in France in English, the most reliable approach is to look for a law firm that has specifically built its practice around international and expat clients — not a French firm that happens to have one English-speaking member of staff. French Legal Experts was built for exactly this purpose. Our team works exclusively with English-speaking international clients, which means every part of the process — from your first consultation to your final resolution — is handled in English. You can contact us directly through this page to arrange an initial conversation.
Yes — French legal advice in English is the foundation of everything we do, not an add-on service. Every consultation, every document explanation, every update throughout your matter is delivered in English. Getting legal advice in France in English used to mean either hiring a separate translator or finding a rare bilingual lawyer willing to take on international clients. We built French Legal Experts to solve that exact problem. Whether your matter involves immigration, property, citizenship, or a civil dispute, you receive qualified legal guidance in a language you can actually work with — at every stage, without exception.
Yes. French Legal Experts operates specifically as a French law firm for expats, British nationals, and international clients who need qualified legal support in France. Our entire practice is built around clients who are navigating the French legal system from the outside — people who did not grow up with it, do not read French legal documents comfortably, and need a law firm that understands both the system they are entering and the one they are coming from. We handle the legal work entirely in French on your behalf while keeping you fully informed in English throughout.
France does not have solicitors in the UK legal sense. The French equivalent is an avocat — a qualified legal practitioner regulated by the Barreau who can both advise clients and represent them before French courts. Many British expats and UK nationals search for an English speaking solicitor in France out of familiarity with the UK term, but what they actually need is an English speaking avocat. Maître Khallouki is registered at the Barreau de Paris under Toque A0941 and fulfils exactly this role for international clients — providing the regulated, qualified legal representation that British expats and foreign nationals need to navigate France with confidence.
French Legal Experts covers the legal areas that expats and international clients most commonly need — immigration and visa applications, French citizenship and nationality law, property purchases and sales, debt recovery, family law matters, and business law for companies operating in France. For every matter, we provide English speaking legal advice in France so you understand each decision you are making and why. If you are unsure whether your situation falls within our practice areas, reach out and describe it. We will tell you honestly whether we can help and point you in the right direction if we cannot.
Getting started is simple. Contact us through the form on our contact page or reach out directly by phone or email. Your first conversation is a consultation — we listen to your situation, assess your legal position honestly, and give you a clear view of your options. There is no obligation after that first call. We work with clients remotely across France and the UK, as well as in person at our Paris office at 24 Rue des Sablons, Paris 75016. Whatever your legal matter involves, the first step is always just reaching out and telling us what is happening.
Our services
What our English speaking French lawyers can help you with
We provide legal services in France for expats and international clients across all the areas below. Each page covers the full detail — find the one that matches your situation and read on.
French Immigration Law
Residence permits, long-stay visas, and immigration applications handled in English.
Learn more →French Citizenship
Naturalisation applications and citizenship by origin, supported from start to approval.
Learn more →Citizenship by Descent
Claiming French citizenship through French ancestry and family lineage.
Learn more →French Visa Services
Student, work, talent, and family reunion visa applications for France.
Learn more →French Property Law
Property purchases, sales, and real estate legal matters across France.
Learn more →Debt Collection in France
Recovering unpaid debts from individuals and companies based in France.
Learn more →French Birth Certificate
Obtaining, translating, and legalising French birth certificates and civil documents.
Learn more →French Legal Advice
Not sure where to start? Book a 45-minute video consultation directly with Maître Khallouki — the right first step for expats and foreign clients who need legal help in France for foreigners before committing to a specific matter.
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Speak with an English speaking lawyer in France today
Whatever your legal matter involves, the first step is a conversation. We provide legal support in France in English to expats, British nationals, and international clients — clearly, honestly, and without the jargon.
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