Publications

Competition, Commercial, business and competition law

Every year, the commercial negotiation period is a key event in the life of many companies, particularly between suppliers and distributors. It's an intense and often complex time, when the conditions governing business relations for the coming year are defined. Far from being a simple, informal discussion, this process is governed by...

Commercial, business and competition law, Bill of exchange

When a company issues or receives a bill of exchange, the question of payment security inevitably arises. Unlike a simple invoice, a bill of exchange incorporates specific legal mechanisms designed to strengthen the confidence of the beneficiary and successive bearers. Understanding these mechanisms is fundamental to...

Cheque, Credit and consumer law

Whilst cheques remain a practical means of payment, they are not without risk. In addition to the well-known problem of bounced cheques, other incidents can occur: loss, theft, forgery, etc. What should you do if you find yourself in one of these situations? What if, quite simply, the cheque...

Opposition, Civil procedure

When a judgment is handed down in your absence, the procedure offers you a specific remedy: opposition to a judgment. This allows the party who was unable to defend himself, known as the defaulting party, to request a new judgment in the case. However, this procedure, like the other ordinary legal remedies such as opposition, is...

Leasing, Credit and consumer law

Have you opted for property leasing to finance your business premises? This financing tool has its own special accounting and tax features that you need to understand. Between special provisions, financial depreciation and the treatment of purchase options, the property leasing system is complex. Understanding the hybrid nature of property leasing...

In our previous article, we explored the fundamental principle of res judicata: the idea that a case decided by the courts should not, as a general rule, be tried again. It is a pillar of our legal system, ensuring stability and social peace. But what does this mean in practical terms for you?

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

Once a safeguard or receivership procedure has been opened by the court, the company does not immediately move towards a definitive solution. It enters a transitional but absolutely crucial phase: the observation period. For the manager, employees, creditors and all the company's partners, the observation period is...

Legal notices, Commercial, business and competition law

The publication of legal notices is an obligatory step in many legal transactions in business life. Far from being a mere administrative formality, these publications are an essential mechanism for ensuring the legal certainty of transactions. This obligation to publish makes it possible to inform third parties and to make certain deeds enforceable,...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

L’Union européenne a créé un marché unique où les entreprises peuvent facilement opérer dans plusieurs pays. Mais cette liberté économique soulève une question épineuse : que se passe-t-il quand une entreprise active dans plusieurs États membres rencontre des difficultés financières sérieuses ou fait faillite ? Sans règles communes, ce serait…

Cheque, Credit and consumer law

Using a cheque to pay for a purchase or receive a payment seems to be part of everyday life. However, behind this apparent simplicity lie precise legal rules. Can you refuse payment by cheque? What does "handing over" a cheque really mean? What are the obligations of...