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Vouchers: the complete legal guide to their nature, system and use
By Raphaël MORENON3 August 2025Although they are sometimes overlooked by entrepreneurs, savings bonds are a highly flexible legal tool for cash management. The legal framework for these instruments, which has been radically modernised over the last decade, has clarified their nature and conditions of use, making them an attractive alternative to traditional bank financing. Navigating the legal framework for financial instruments can be complex. Our firm, with a strong background in banking and finance law, offers you a comprehensive overview of this instrument, from its definition to its tax and practical implications. This article explores the characteristics of savings bonds, comparing them with other instruments such as the various types of bank deposits, to give you a clear view of their strategic usefulness. What is a savings bond? Definition and legal development Historical origins and current legal framework (decree-laws, laws, ordinances) The savings bond...
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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.
General property liens
Definition and basis of liens on immovable property A lien on immovable property is a legal security interest. It confers a preferential right over the sale price of the debtor's property. It exists without being registered with the Land Registry. Liens are based on the quality of the claim. The...General presentation of property security interests
What is a charge on immovable property? A charge on immovable property is a security interest in immovable property. It protects a creditor against the risk of insolvency of its debtor. It allows the creditor to be paid in preference to other creditors. These guarantees are essential for mortgages and property transactions. Without them,...Seizure of intangible rights: more than just shares
The seizure of partners' rights and securities is often highlighted in enforcement law. It deserves particular attention. But other intangible assets can also be seized by a creditor with an enforcement order. These "other intangible rights" constitute a vast and complex universe. They are...The forced sale of intangible rights: mechanisms and particularities
The seizure of intangible rights necessarily leads to their sale. To understand this final stage, it is essential to first understand the definition and scope of the seizure of intangible rights. The procedure then varies according to the nature of the rights seized: shareholder rights, listed securities, etc.Seizure of intangible rights: instructions for use
The seizure of intangible rights enables creditors to recover what is owed to them by seizing the debtor's shares, securities or other intangible assets. This specific procedure requires rigour and precision. For an in-depth understanding of its definition and scope, please see our article on...Seizure of securities: instructions for use
An unpaid creditor has several weapons at his disposal to recover what is owed to him. One of these is the seizure of securities, which is part of the wider context of the seizure of intangible rights. But the subject is full of technical subtleties that sometimes turn this procedure into an obstacle course....What you need to know about seizing shareholder rights
Are you a creditor of a debtor who owns shares in a company? Seizing these rights could be an effective way of obtaining payment. However, this complex procedure is subject to strict rules that you should be familiar with. Shareholder's rights: assets that can be seized subject to conditions Shareholder's rights represent...Seizure of shareholders' rights: a little-known method of enforcement
The seizure of shareholders' rights enables creditors to take legal action to seize and then sell the shares held by their debtor. This procedure has existed since the 1991-1992 reform of enforcement procedures, but is still rarely used. Why is this potentially formidable legal tool so difficult to use?Comparison of the seizure of French intangible rights with foreign laws
The seizure of intangible rights enables creditors to place intangible assets belonging to their debtors under legal control and then sell them. This procedure is gaining in importance with the digitalisation of the economy and the increase in the value of dematerialised assets. Comparing international approaches will help to better...History and development of the seizure of intangible rights
The legal vacuum before 1991 Prior to 1991, there were no enforcement remedies specifically aimed at intangible rights. This legal vacuum posed a problem. To better understand the seizure of intangible rights, its definition and its current scope, a historical perspective is essential. Bailiffs improvised. In the case of registered shares and partnership rights,...
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