By Raphaël MORENON
29 June 2025
Initiating collection proceedings against a business debtor often involves targeting its most valuable assets. While the seizure of company shares is a well-known option, creditors may also be interested in other assets, such as the business goodwill or operating licences on which the business depends. However, the nature of these assets makes them particularly complex to enforce. Contrary to popular belief, not all of these assets are subject to the traditional system for seizing intangible rights. The law imposes specific procedures, and even erects obstacles that make seizure purely and simply impossible. Understanding these different regimes is a crucial step for any creditor wishing to assess their chances of success. Failure of an attachment procedure can result in significant costs and wasted time, justifying the need for assistance with enforcement procedures on business assets. Business assets: a seizure excluded from the...
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