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Limitation periods in property seizures: biennial and five-year periods depending on the parties involved
By Raphaël MORENON29 October 2025Debts and property seizures: don't miss the deadlines! Get to grips with the statute of limitations to defend your assets effectively and stop legal proceedings.
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> The practice of seizing propertyA practical, chronological and exhaustive study of the implementation of a property seizure procedure.
We put all our expertise to work to achieve a simple objective: to prevent a property seizure.
Arrest of ships: procedure, release and responsibilities
When a creditor seeks to recover its debt from a shipowner or operator, the immobilisation of the vessel by means of a protective attachment is a formidable weapon. This measure, although temporary, paralyses the commercial operation of the asset, creating a strong incentive to pay. Its implementation is governed by the...Arrest of ships: the 1952 Brussels Convention and applicable law
The precautionary seizure of a vessel is a formidable procedure for creditors seeking to secure their claim. It results in the immobilisation of a valuable asset, often at the heart of the owner's economic activity. However, the international nature of maritime transport creates unique legal complexities. Determining the right...Joint and several creditors: priorities and allocation rules
The management of jointly owned assets, whether inherited, post-communal or acquired jointly, raises complex issues when creditors are involved. The situation becomes even more complicated when several categories of creditor, with divergent interests, are competing for the same assets. Understanding the hierarchy...Seizure of undivided interests: why are personal creditors restricted?
When someone owes you money, their assets are your collateral. You have the right to resort to seizures to obtain payment of your debt. But what happens when your debtor does not own his assets outright, but in joint ownership with other people, for example?The right of undivided co-ownership creditors to levy: mechanisms and implementation
When assets are held jointly, whether as a result of inheritance, divorce or joint acquisition, managing debts can quickly become a source of complexity and conflict. For creditors, identifying the right debtor and the assets that can be seized is a major challenge....Joint ownership and creditors: understanding their rights and obligations
When a property is held by several people, whether as a result of inheritance, divorce or joint purchase, the resulting legal situation is known as indivision. While this situation can be chosen, it is often suffered and can become a source of complexity, particularly when...Attachment of earnings: conditions, procedure and debtor protection
Receiving a garnishee notice on your wages is an ordeal that can destabilise both employees and company directors. However, this measure, which directly affects earned income, is not arbitrary. It is strictly regulated by law to balance the rights of the creditor to recover his debt...Seizure under French law: fundamental principles, subjects and players
Seizure is a legal procedure that enables a creditor to obtain payment of his claim by having his debtor's assets seized. An essential mechanism of enforcement law, it is strictly regulated to balance the rights of the creditor and the protection of the debtor. The purpose of this article is to...Penalties for unlawful direct marketing of banking and financial services: civil and criminal liability
Canvassing is an activity governed by a strict set of rules designed to protect savers and investors. When these rules are not complied with, the consequences can be particularly serious for direct marketers, but also for the institutions that employ them. Far from being a...Direct marketing of banking and financial services: a complete guide to regulations and obligations
Banking and financial canvassing, the practice of approaching potential customers outside traditional branches, is an activity that is strictly regulated by law to protect savers. Given the proliferation of offers and the complexity of the products on offer, it is essential to understand the framework that governs...
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