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Seizure by way of assignment: the origins of immediate assignment and the 1991 reform as a compulsory assignment of a claim
By Raphaël MORENON13 September 2025Collect your debts efficiently! Find out how seizure-attribution, a key procedure under French law, ensures rapid and secure payment.
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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.
Usury under French law: definition, scope and rate calculation
Under French law, the usurious rate is the limit above which a loan becomes illegal. This protective mechanism, codified in articles L. 314-6 et seq. of the French Consumer Code, is designed to protect borrowers against abusive lending practices. Understanding how the usury rate works - its...The sales representative contract: form, content and mutual obligations
The VRP contract establishes a specific legal framework between the company and its representative. If it is properly drafted, the parties will have legal certainty. The obligations arising from it deserve attention, as they define the rights and responsibilities of each party. Understanding these contractual mechanisms will help you avoid the disputes that frequently arise in this area...Termination of a sales representative contract: causes, procedures and compensation
Termination of a VRP contract has specific legal consequences. The system is characterised by special indemnities, in particular the customer indemnity. The financial stakes are often considerable. Employers and representatives alike need to master these rules to safeguard their rights. Causes of termination of a VRP contract Termination of a VRP contract...Attachment: freezing your debtor's movable property and money
In our previous article, we explored precautionary measures, essential legal tools for protecting your debts when their recovery is threatened. Preventive attachment is undoubtedly the most direct way of 'freezing' your debtor's assets before they disappear. It is a preventive action...Legal mortgages and liens on real estate: key changes
The reform of the law on security interests introduced by Order no. 2021-1192 of 15 September 2021 has radically altered the landscape of property security interests. Special real estate liens will be replaced by legal mortgages. The aim of this overhaul is to simplify and modernise a complex and sometimes archaic legal system. There is a great deal at stake for sellers, purchasers,...Precautionary measures: why and how can you protect your receivables?
Your company has delivered goods or performed a service, but your customer is delaying payment. Worse still, you learn that they appear to be selling their assets or emptying their business accounts to avoid meeting their obligations. This situation, which is unfortunately common, can jeopardise the financial health of your business....Obtaining a protective measure: the procedure and exceptions to the judge's authorisation
You have a debt that appears to be well-founded and its recovery is threatened, as we saw in our first article. The practical question then arises: how do you actually initiate a precautionary measure? Do you always have to get the go-ahead from a judge before taking action to protect your interests? The...Selling your business: key stages and the seller's obligations
Selling your business is often a decisive step in the life of an entrepreneur. It is the culmination of years of effort and the culmination of a professional project, but it is also a complex legal operation that requires meticulous preparation and execution. For the seller, the stakes are twofold: it's a question of...Challenging a motion order: strategies and remedies
Dans l’arsenal procédural français, l’ordonnance sur requête constitue une arme redoutable. Cette procédure non contradictoire permet d’obtenir rapidement une décision de justice sans que l’adversaire en soit informé. Le prix de cette efficacité? Un système de contestation spécifique qu’il faut maîtriser pour défendre ses droits. L’ordonnance sur requête et son…Challenging an international arbitration award: what remedies are available?
The arbitration award has been made, putting an end, in principle, to the dispute between the parties. But what should you do if you believe that the award is seriously flawed or violates fundamental principles? Is this really the end of the procedural road? If the purpose of arbitration is...
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