Publications

The arrest of a vessel is a spectacular measure and a powerful lever for a creditor seeking to recover his debt. However, detaining the vessel is only the first step. A fundamental question arises immediately afterwards: which court will have jurisdiction to judge the merits of the dispute, i.e. to rule on the...

The law governing the seizure of a ship is one of the most unusual in existence. It lies at the crossroads of several legal approaches, making it a particularly technical area. For the creditor seeking to recover his debt and for the shipowner suffering the consequences of...

Retention of title is a legal mechanism that is as discreet as it is effective, enabling sellers to secure payment of their receivables. By suspending the transfer of ownership until the price has been received in full, it constitutes a formidable guarantee, particularly in the event of default by the buyer. Our firm, whose practice...

Bond, Guarantees, securities and enforcement law

A guarantee for a company's current account is a common guarantee, often seen as a mere formality by the directors or close relations who sign it. However, when the company runs into financial difficulties and is the subject of insolvency proceedings, the guarantor's situation suddenly becomes precarious. Far from...

Bond, Guarantees, securities and enforcement law

Guarantees for partners' current accounts or bank overdrafts are one of the most complex personal sureties in commercial law. It is at the crossroads of several legal approaches: that of guarantees, that of current accounts and, frequently, that of insolvency proceedings. For company directors and managers, the...

Investing in a securitisation transaction, while potentially lucrative, involves the investor in a complex legal framework. Whether you hold fund units, securitisation company shares or debt securities, your position is defined by a set of precise rights and obligations. Mastery of...

Securitisation is a sophisticated financial technique that goes well beyond the simple pooling of assets. For such an operation to succeed and inspire investor confidence, it must be accompanied by robust risk management mechanisms and secure financial flows. This is where asset/liability management and financial...

Securitisation is a powerful financial engineering tool, making it possible to transform illiquid assets into marketable securities. While understanding the key mechanism of securitisation is a first step, mastering the tax implications is a determining factor both for the entities that use it and for the...

Going public is a decisive step for a company, but the success of the operation is not measured solely on the day of the first listing. The period that follows is just as decisive in building investor confidence and ensuring the company's long-term value.

Going public is a decisive step in a company's growth, but the road to the financial markets can seem complex. For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the requirements of regulated markets are a major obstacle. Fortunately, there are alternatives: Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs),...