Publications

Commercial, business and competition law, Air transport

Experiencing an inconvenience when travelling by air, whether it's a long delay, lost or damaged baggage, or even more serious damage, is often a frustrating experience. Knowing how to react and defend your rights against an airline can seem complex. As well as knowing your...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

Dernière mise à jour : 25 mars 2026 - consolidation et enrichissement (art. L621-3, L622-7, L622-13, L622-17, L622-24 C. com.) Le tribunal vient de prononcer l'ouverture d'une procédure collective. Avant toute décision sur l'avenir de l'entreprise, une phase intermédiaire s'impose : la période d'observation. Pendant plusieurs mois, l'activité se poursuit…

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

The opening of a safeguard or receivership procedure marks the start of a delicate phase: the observation period. During this stage, the main objective is to determine whether the company has the necessary capacity to recover while maintaining its activity. The day-to-day running of the business continues, but in the interim...

Commercial, business and competition law, Fraud

Commercial transactions, whether between professionals or with consumers, are based on trust and compliance with precise rules. Unfortunately, some companies may be tempted to use unfair practices to gain an illegal advantage. Such actions, known as commercial fraud, expose the perpetrators to legal penalties.

Commissioner of Justice, Guarantees, securities and enforcement law

Dans l’ombre de notre système juridique œuvrent les commissaires de justice. Ces professionnels manient quotidiennement des pouvoirs considérables : ils signifient des actes, exécutent des décisions de justice, procèdent à des saisies. Une question s’impose alors : comment s’assurer de leur probité et de leur compétence ? Le législateur y…

Factoring, Banking and securities law

Factoring generates conflicts of rights between the factor and various third parties. In these situations, claims are made against the same receivables or their proceeds. The resolution of these conflicts depends on precise legal principles and nuanced case law. Conflicts with other creditors Chronological priority between creditors The conflict between the factor and...

Factoring, Banking and securities law

Factoring exposes the factor to a major legal risk: the enforceability of defences. This mechanism allows the assigned debtor to raise defences against the factor that could have been raised against the original creditor. This legal reality complicates collection and can compromise the effectiveness of the financing. The principle and limits...

Factoring, Banking and securities law

Derniere mise a jour : 25 mars 2026 - ajout dimension internationale (loi applicable, opposabilite) Votre entreprise recourt a l'affacturage pour financer son cycle d'exploitation. Le factor vous verse le montant de vos factures, puis recouvre les creances aupres de vos clients. L'operation parait simple. Elle repose pourtant sur des…

When a debtor refuses to pay, the creditor is often at a loss. Without a writ of execution, it is impossible to initiate enforcement proceedings. Every week, our firm receives clients who discover this reality after several months of unsuccessful reminders. What is a writ of execution? An enforceable title is the key to...

Receiving a letter from a judicial commissioner (formerly a bailiff) and not being able to pay the sum claimed is a frightening situation. However, ignoring the problem is the worst strategy for avoiding more serious consequences. There are practical solutions for dealing with the situation, negotiating and, if necessary,...