Solent Avocats

Commerce and bankruptcy - Banking and finance - Enforcement and securities
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About us

We are a french firm of lawyers dedicated to the commercial and insolvency lawat banking and finance law and enforcement procedures and securities.

We are certain thata bad agreement is better than a long trial during our experiences atUFC-Que Choisir.

Our niche practice has led us to develop a rich editorial offer richwhich is based on the simple idea that knowledge must be disseminated freely.

Recognised for our expertise, we provide QUALIOPI-certified training courses in several law schools.

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Services

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Trade and bankruptcies

From strategic advice to managing commercial disputes, we support companies at every stage of their development. In the event of difficulties, we use our expertise in insolvency proceedings to safeguard your interests.

Lawyer - Commercial lawLawyer - Insolvency proceedings

Banking and finance

We handle banking and finance law issues, with particular expertise in credit law. Whether you are faced with a banking litigation or if you have any questions about your atfinancial commitmentsWe can provide you with clear solutions.

Lawyer - Banking and financeLawyer - Credit law

Enforcement and securities

We work for cover of your receivables and the implementation of seizuresOur expertise also extends to the defence of debtors in these proceedings. Our expertise also covers securitiesThese are essential for securing a claim or contesting its application.

Lawyer - EnforcementLawyer - Securities and guarantees

Publications

Our expertise at your service.
  • FIA professional associations: role, authorisation and AMF supervision

    By Raphaël MORENON
    12 August 2025
    The status of financial investment adviser (FIA) is one of the cornerstones of investor protection in France. Far from being a simple individual title, it forms part of a dense regulatory ecosystem, overseen by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). At the heart of this system are the professional associations, bodies whose role is often misunderstood by the general public, but whose mission is fundamental. As we discussed in our comprehensive guide to the status of financial investment adviser (FIA), membership of such an association is a sine qua non for practising. This article explores in detail the role, licensing requirements and supervision of these associations, which are the profession's first-level regulators. Understanding how they operate is essential to grasping the scope of the guarantees offered to investors and the obligations placed on professionals, a familiar area for our firm offering advice...

Professional training

As a player in the professional training of lawyers, we have been providing a wide range of training courses since 2019, which are counted as continuing education.

Catalogue

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON.

Objective: provide an overview of current developments in the common core of enforcement procedures and in the seizure of real estate.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours, depending on the training organisation's order.

Teaching aids : an 80+ slide Powerpoint containing references to all the case law.

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON.

Objective: train the trainee in the implementation of a property seizure procedure from A to Z. 

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers, clerks, jurists.

Duration: 14 hours, delivered in two sessions of 7 hours or 4 sessions of 3.30 hours.

Teaching aids : a booklet of 130+ pages and around fifty models of CERFA deeds and forms.

Trainer : Charlotte GAUCHON.

Objective: train the trainee in the implementation of a procedure for the distribution of the price on seizure of property. 

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers, clerks, jurists.

Duration: 7 hours, delivered in two sessions of 7 hours or 2 sessions of 3.30 hours.

Teaching aids : a 60+ page booklet with around fifty model deeds and CERFA forms (this bible is shared with our "Seizure of property" course).

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON.

Objective: enable trainees to handle judicial sales (auctions) independently, from the preparation of the file to the aftermath of the auction. Particular emphasis is placed on the difference between the different types of sale: seizure of property, licitation-sharing and judicial liquidation.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 4 hours.

Teaching aids : a 40+ page booklet with around fifty model deeds and CERFA forms (this bible is shared with our "Seizure of property" course).

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON and Marie-Noëlle BLANC-GILLMANN.

Objective: handle the entire auction procedure from A to Z, in both phases: obtaining the decision ordering the auction, and the sale before the auction judge.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 4 hours.

Teaching aids : a 40+ page booklet and some forty model CERFA documents and forms.

Trainer : Charlotte GAUCHON.

Objective: understand how mortgages work and acquire the know-how needed to publish and contest them.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 2 hours.

Teaching aids : a 40+ page booklet and bible of model CERFA deeds and forms.

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON.

Objective: enable the trainee to understand how to defend a property seizure.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 4 hours.

Teaching aids : a 40+ page booklet with around fifty model deeds and CERFA forms (this bible is shared with our "Seizure of property" course).

Trainer : Charlotte GAUCHON.

Objective: enable trainees to understand how to defend an attachment.

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: lawyers.

Duration: 3 hours.

Teaching aids : a 40+ page booklet.

Trainer : Raphaël MORENON.

Objective: know how to find out about a property, by contacting all the relevant authorities (property tax office, land registry, town planning, etc.).

Level : from beginner to advanced.

Audience: clerks, lawyers, jurists.

Duration: 2 hours.

Teaching aids : a 20+ page booklet and around fifteen CERFA forms (this bible is partly common to our "Seizure of property" training course).

Guestbook

Honest lawyer who listened carefully and did not ask me for any money. I am thinking of calling on his help or services.
My colleague Raphael MORENON - Cabinet SOLENT AVOCATS is a reference in banking law and civil enforcement proceedings. In addition to his high-level skills in these areas, it is his humanity and perfectionism that make him an exceptional colleague.
I went to see Maitre Morenon, and I found this lawyer to be very professional. He advises very well and takes the time to do so compared to others.
I contacted Maître Charlotte Gauchon about a problem with a bailiff seizing my bank account. She solved my problem incredibly quickly and efficiently!
In the context of a dispute, the SOLENT law firm provided me with clear and extremely precise information. And they did so in a very short space of time, showing a strong commitment that reassured me. Unreservedly to be recommended!
A lawyer who is very dedicated to his profession, I highly recommend him.
Very professional, very friendly lawyer. Case won against the bailiff who seized funds from my bank account. Thank you to Maître G........ I highly recommend this law firm.
I contacted him several times from Paris for a problem with the seizure and sale of my property. He was always present and gave good advice without asking for anything in return. Thank you for your invaluable advice
Maître Morenon is a great listener. I appreciate her professionalism and responsiveness in dealing with the difficulties presented. I recommend++++++
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