By Raphaël MORENON
29 June 2025
Initiating debt collection proceedings often involves seizing the debtor's assets. In addition to tangible assets, a person's or company's assets often include intangible rights, which can be of considerable value. Seizure of these assets, particularly partnership rights and securities, is an effective remedy for creditors. However, this procedure is far from a smooth ride. It comes up against exceptions, legal loopholes and technical complexities that require careful analysis. Understanding the seizure of intangible rights as a whole is a prerequisite for tackling these situations. This article looks at the specific cases that raise questions, the limits of seizability and the practical issues for creditors wishing to secure their claims. For a more general overview, it may be useful to start with the general operation of the seizure of rights...
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