
Resign a commercial contract with a French operator ? Don’t do it suddenly !
The « established » relationship (“relations établies”) refers to a business connection or partnership that is characterized by regular and consistent commercial dealings, rather than being a series of isolated transactions. Besides its duration, other factors play a crucial role in defining an established relationship. According to the French Supreme Court (« Cour de cassation »), a commercial relationship qualifies as established when there is a stable and steady exchange of business, and the aggrieved party had reasonable expectations for the continuity of the business association. Several indicators are considered to assess these expectations, including the investments made by the aggrieved party, exclusivity arrangements,