

“La faute nautique à l’épreuve” by Marie-Noëlle Raynaud – DMF
DMF turns 100 ! On this occasion, Marie-Noelle RAYNAUD had the pleasure of being one of the contributors to this exceptional edition of the magazine (n°863 - December 2023) with her article "La faute nautique à l'épreuve" (Nautical fault put to the test), in which she...
Guide Décideurs Fusions et Acquisitions 2023 – Stream recognized as one of the top M&A firms
The Stream Team confirms its place among the top M&A firms listed in the 2023 edition of the Guide Décideurs Fusions et Acquisitions (deals up to €75m). This ranking once again underlines the excellence of the work accomplished by Julie Rolet's team....
Best Lawyers 2024 Edition – Stream among the top in Transportation
Congratulations to partners Alexandre Besnard, Charles de Corbière and Mathieu Croix, for their renewed recognition in Best Lawyers Edition 2024 ranking, in the following categories: Alexandre Besnard - Insurance, Trade Law and Transportation Law Charles de Corbière -...
The importance of legal contract negotiation : the case of the French-Australian submarine crisis
In September 2021, against all expectations, Australia cancelled its order for 12 conventional (non-nuclear) submarines from France, more precisely from Naval Group. To date, Australia estimates that it will have to pay the sum of 3.7 billion euros to reimburse, among...
Racing boats – 10 things to know !
For many years, Stream has been supporting the ocean racing industry, including racing teams, at every stage of their project. From our experience, we know that it is important, from the very first steps, to structure your approach and to take action methodically by...
Generalisation of the reverse charge of VAT on imports from 1 January 2022
Until 31 December 2021, import VAT was paid by businesses to the Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxation (DGDDI) and then deducted by the importing business on its turnover declaration to the Directorate-General for Public Finances (DGFiP). However,...
Good news for owners of US-built yachts on 1 January 2022
In May 2021, the tense trade relations between the US and the EU eased and the European Commission issued an implementing regulation n°2021/866, suspending the implementation of additional ad valorem duties on imports of certain US products. These duties had been put...
Autonomous Vessels come to the yachting market : 3 MAY POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND !
You may have a toy or tender that is being commanded from far. Rules applicable on autonomous vessels may be applicable ! On 21st October 2021, new French rules have been enacted on those as autonomous vessels were not taken into account until recently. 1.What is an...
BREXIT : Two important updates from the EU Commission on means of transport
In a note dated 8 July 2021 from the Directorate of Taxation and Customs (DG TAXUD), the European Commission responds to some of the questions raised by the end of the "Brexit" transition period on 31 December 2020. This note provides examples that can assist with a...