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Date of Issue: 14 June 2025
Valid Until: 14 September 2025
Currency: EUR (€) PO Reference: FR-MRS-2025-04782
Project Code: LEG-MRS-2025-019
Priority: Standard

Company Name:	Provence Méditerranée Industrial Group S.A.S.
Address:	42 Boulevard de la Corderie, 13007 Marseille, France
SIRET:	842 567 391 00027
VAT Number (TVA):	FR 38 842567391
Contact Person:	Mme. Claire Fontaine, Director of Legal & Compliance
Email:	[email protected]
Telephone:	+33 (0)4 91 55 22 87

Firm Name:	Cabinet Meissonnier & Associés — Avocats à Marseille
Lead Lawyer:	Me. (Maître) Antoine Meissonnier, Avocat au Barreau de Marseille
Address:	18 Rue Paradis, 13006 Marseille, France
Bar Registration:	Barreau de Marseille — No. 2014-0873
SIRET:	512 334 876 00019
VAT Number (TVA):	FR 71 512334876
Email:	[email protected]
Telephone:	+33 (0)4 91 33 45 60

This Purchase Order is issued to engage the services of Maître Antoine Meissonnier and his legal team at Cabinet Meissonnier & Associés, a registered law firm practising in Marseille, France, to provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation in connection with the matters described below. All services shall be rendered in accordance with the professional rules of the Barreau de Marseille and applicable French law, including the Code de déontologie des avocats and the provisions of the Code de procédure civile.

Item No.	Description of Legal Service	Unit	Qty	Unit Rate (€)	Amount (€)
01	Corporate legal advisory — review and negotiation of commercial supply contracts with third-party vendors operating in the Marseille port district (Zone Franche de Marseille-Fos)	Hour	40	220.00	8,800.00
02	Representation before the Tribunal de Commerce de Marseille in a pending commercial dispute (Case No. 25/03412) — preparation of pleadings, attendance at hearings, and post-judgment enforcement	Flat Fee	1	12,500.00	12,500.00
03	Labour law compliance audit — review of employment contracts, internal regulations (règlement intérieur), and collective bargaining agreements applicable to the firm's 340 employees based in Marseille and Aubagne	Flat Fee	1	6,800.00	6,800.00
04	Intellectual property — filing and prosecution of two (2) trademark applications before the INPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle) for brand names to be used in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region	Per Filing	2	1,450.00	2,900.00
05	Real estate legal due diligence — examination of title deeds, urban planning permits (permis de construire), and environmental compliance for the acquisition of a 2,400 m² warehouse property located in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille	Flat Fee	1	9,200.00	9,200.00
06	Regulatory compliance — ongoing monthly advisory on French data protection obligations (RGPD / GDPR) and sector-specific regulations applicable to industrial operations in Marseille	Month	6	1,800.00	10,800.00
Subtotal (excl. TVA)					51,000.00
TVA (20% French VAT)					10,200.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (TTC)					61,200.00

Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Purchase Order and all legal services rendered hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the French Republic. Any dispute arising from or in connection with this Purchase Order shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tribunal de Commerce de Marseille, located at 12 Rue de la République, 13001 Marseille, France, unless mandatory provisions of French law provide otherwise.
Professional Independence of the Lawyer: The undersigned acknowledges that Maître Meissonnier, as a member of the Barreau de Marseille, exercises his professional duties with full independence in accordance with Article 2 of the Code de déontologie des avocats. The terms of this Purchase Order shall not be construed as creating an employment relationship. The Lawyer retains full discretion over legal strategy and professional judgment.
Confidentiality and Professional Secrecy: All information, documents, and communications exchanged in the course of this engagement are subject to the French attorney-client privilege (secret professionnel de l'avocat) as defined in Articles 66-1 and 66-5 of the Code de procédure pénale. The Lawyer and all members of his firm shall maintain strict confidentiality and shall not disclose any information to third parties without the prior written consent of the Purchasing Entity.
Payment Terms: Invoices issued by the Lawyer shall be payable within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt by the Purchasing Entity, by bank transfer (virement bancaire) to the account designated by Cabinet Meissonnier & Associés. A late payment penalty of 1.5% per month shall apply in accordance with Article L441-10 of the Code de commerce. Payment shall be made in Euros (EUR) to the following IBAN: FR76 3000 4000 0312 3456 7890 123.
Disbursements and Out-of-Pocket Expenses: All court filing fees (frais de greffe), expert witness fees, travel expenses incurred within the Marseille metropolitan area, and third-party costs (notary fees, INPI filing fees) shall be billed at actual cost with supporting receipts. Such disbursements are excluded from the flat-fee amounts listed in Section 3 and shall be invoiced separately.
Performance Period: The services described in Items 01 through 05 shall be completed no later than 31 December 2025. The ongoing advisory service described in Item 06 shall commence on 1 July 2025 and continue for a period of six (6) months, renewable by mutual written agreement.
Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with thirty (30) days' prior written notice. In the event of termination, the Lawyer shall be entitled to payment for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination. The Purchasing Entity shall be entitled to a full refund of any pre-paid amounts for services not yet performed.
Insurance and Professional Liability: The Lawyer warrants that he maintains adequate professional indemnity insurance (assurance responsabilité civile professionnelle) with a minimum coverage of €1,000,000 per claim, as required by the Barreau de Marseille. A certificate of insurance shall be provided upon request.
Anti-Corruption and Compliance: Both parties warrant compliance with all applicable French and EU anti-corruption legislation, including the Sapin II Law (Loi n° 2016-1691 du 7 décembre 2016). The Lawyer confirms that no conflict of interest exists in connection with this engagement and that he has declared any potential conflicts in accordance with the rules of the Barreau de Marseille.
Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Purchase Order due to events of force majeure as defined under Articles 1218 and 1219 of the French Civil Code, including but not limited to natural disasters affecting the Marseille region, government-mandated closures, or acts of war.

This Purchase Order constitutes a formal and binding request for legal services. By signing below, the Purchasing Entity authorizes the Lawyer to commence the engagement as described herein. The Lawyer's acceptance of this Purchase Order shall be evidenced by his written confirmation and the issuance of a formal engagement letter (lettre de mission) in accordance with the professional rules of the Barreau de Marseille.

For and on behalf of the Purchasing Entity:

Provence Méditerranée Industrial Group S.A.S.

Name: Claire Fontaine
Title: Director of Legal & Compliance
Signature & Date: _________________________

For and on behalf of the Lawyer / Service Provider:

Cabinet Meissonnier & Associés

Name: Maître Antoine Meissonnier
Title: Avocat au Barreau de Marseille
Signature & Date: _________________________ ⬇️ Download as DOCX Edit online as DOCX

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