HALBWAXLAW.COM
Under the direction of David Halbwax
International business law attorney
Understanding what is at stake across borders.
- Europe
- Canada
- Israel
- Africa
- Middle East
Areas of practice
International business
Contracts, partnerships and cross-border operations, from negotiation to protection.
Investment & International development
Acquisitions, equity investments and entry into new markets.
Wealth & International estates
Asset structuring and transfer within a multi-jurisdictional framework.
Arbitration & Dispute resolution
Prevention, negotiation and settlement of international commercial disputes.
The practice
HALBWAXLAW.COM advises companies, investors, institutions, law firms and holders of international assets facing complex operations, investments, strategic partnerships, contractual risks, sensitive wealth situations or disputes involving several jurisdictions.
David Halbwax
A practice at the crossroads of law and business.
HALBWAXLAW.COM was born of more than twenty years of practice serving companies, investors, executives, family offices, law firms and institutions facing international challenges.
About David HalbwaxBeyond legal analysis
Important decisions deserve more than legal analysis.
They call for an understanding of the commercial stakes, the risks, the parties involved and the objectives pursued. HALBWAXLAW.COM helps its clients decide, structure, negotiate and protect their interests in an international environment.
Decide
Before investing. Before signing. Before committing. Before a risk becomes a problem.
Structure
Organising operations, securing relationships between partners and building solid foundations for international development.
Protect
Safeguarding assets, economic rights, strategic positions and the client’s interests.
Expertise
The practice, area by area.

International business
Securing and structuring cross-border commercial operations, from negotiation to signature.
- Commercial contracts and strategic partnerships
- Joint ventures, distribution, licensing and technology transfer
- Operations and investments in Africa and the OHADA area
- Contractual due diligence and independent decision-making advice

Investment & International development
Supporting growth beyond borders, within a controlled legal framework.
- Acquisitions and equity investments
- Structuring of operations and holding companies
- Entry into new markets
- Securing relationships between partners and investors

Wealth & International estates
Organising, protecting and transferring assets spread across several jurisdictions.
- Cross-border wealth structuring and protection
- International estate planning and transfer
- Multi-jurisdictional successions and foreign wills
- Coordination between the advisers and jurisdictions involved

Arbitration & Dispute resolution
Preventing, negotiating and resolving international commercial disputes.
- International commercial arbitration
- Pre-litigation and settlement strategy
- International debt recovery
- Mediation and negotiated exit from disputes
Beyond the law.
Some situations call for more than legal analysis. They require an understanding of the commercial stakes, the balance of power, the operational risks and the realities specific to each business environment.
Why HALBWAXLAW.COM
An independent, decision-focused practice.
- An independent practice dedicated to international operations.
- A strategic vision serving important decisions.
- A network built over the years across Europe, Canada, Israel, Africa and the Middle East.
- A single principal point of contact to coordinate several jurisdictions.
- A pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
A practice developed across Europe, Canada, Israel, Africa and the Middle East.
Let’s talk about your situation
Present your situation to David Halbwax and the HALBWAXLAW.COM team.
Present your operation, your contract or your situation. HALBWAXLAW.COM identifies the priority risks, the essential stakes and the most suitable options before any decision is made.