Social and solidarity economy

YELEL AVOCAT supports the design and structuring of social and solidarity economy projects from the outset, taking into account impact objectives, economic models, and governance requirements. 

• Legal structuring of impact-driven organisations: mission-led companies, associations, foundations, NGOs, cooperatives, and hybrid initiatives 
• Advice on the choice of legal form, approvals, labels, and recognitions (public benefit status, general interest, mission-led company status) 
• Support in defining the economic model, business plan, and balance between limited profit distribution, social impact, and financial sustainability 
• Design of governance frameworks aligned with the project’s values, growth trajectory, and stakeholder ecosystem

The firm ensures the legal robustness of structuring acts and the day-to-day legal functioning of committed organisations. 

• Drafting, reviewing, and securing founding and governance documents (articles of association, internal rules, charters, agreements, governance instruments) 
• Support for governing bodies and ordinary and extraordinary general meetings 
• Prevention of risks relating to governance, the legitimacy of decisions, and directors’ liability

YELEL AVOCAT supports the operational deployment of projects by anticipating risks and securing partnerships and activities. 

• Legal structuring of projects implemented in France and internationally 
• Analysis and anticipation of legal, financial, social, and reputational risks
• Support in responding to calls for projects and in structuring institutional or private partnerships 
• Assistance with contractual and operational relationships

YELEL AVOCAT assists impact-driven organisations in managing disputes and sensitive situations, ensuring the protection of their mission and continuity. 

• Assistance in cases of disagreements, internal conflicts, or liability disputes 
• Preservation of project continuity, governance stability, and the legitimacy of decisions 
• Strategic management of sensitive situations affecting the organisation’s image or mission