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Counter-seizure-attribution and restitution: recovering funds after cancellation of an enforcement order
By Raphaël MORENON8 September 2025Is your account blocked by an attachment order? If the judgement is set aside, find out how to recover your funds quickly. Take effective action to protect your rights.
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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.
Anticipating or settling a dispute: the arbitration agreement explained
As we saw in our previous article, commercial arbitration relies entirely on the will of the parties. Without their agreement to submit a dispute to private judges, the arbitration route remains closed. This fundamental agreement takes the form of an "arbitration agreement". But how do you actually agree to arbitrate?The limits of international arbitration: public policy and competition law
International arbitration is attractive because of the freedom it offers the parties: freedom to choose their judges, the procedure, the applicable rules of law and so on. This flexibility is invaluable in the complex context of global trade. But is this autonomy of will boundless? Are there higher principles, mandatory rules...Is commercial arbitration an alternative to state justice for settling your disputes?
Commercial relations, by their very nature dynamic and complex, can unfortunately generate disagreements. When a dispute arises, the prospect of lengthy, costly and public legal proceedings before the state courts can seem daunting, even detrimental to the smooth running of the business. The fact that the courts are often backlogged does not help matters, lengthening delays that can sometimes...Understanding international arbitration: the basics and the arbitration agreement
The development of commercial exchanges beyond national borders confronts companies with increased legal complexity. When a dispute arises with a foreign partner, turning to the national courts can be time-consuming, costly and sometimes unpredictable, not least because of conflicts of law or jurisdiction. This is where...Invoicing and payment deadlines: the essential rules for your business
The invoice. This document, often perceived as a simple administrative formality, is in fact much more than that. It's the cornerstone of your commercial relations, an essential piece of evidence and an essential tool for good cash flow management. Inaccurate invoicing or late payment...The arbitration award: final decision and appeal procedures
The arbitration procedure is drawing to a close, the arguments have been exchanged, the evidence administered and the arbitral tribunal has made its decision: the award. This is the culmination of the process you chose to settle your commercial dispute. But what exactly is the scope of this decision? Is it...Proceedings before the Competition Authority: how is a case launched?
Qu'est-ce que l'Autorité de la concurrence ? L'Autorité de la concurrence est une autorité administrative indépendante (AAI) chargée de veiller au bon fonctionnement concurrentiel des marchés en France. Créée sous sa forme actuelle par la loi de modernisation de l'économie du 4 août 2008 (loi LME), elle succède au Conseil…Competition investigations: how to anticipate and react?
An unexpected visit from competition investigators can be a destabilising experience for any business, whatever its size. Knowing how to react and what your rights and obligations are is crucial. Poor management of this situation can have serious consequences, ranging from significant financial penalties to legal proceedings.Penalties and appeals: challenging a decision by the Competition Authority
Receiving a decision from the French Competition Authority imposing financial penalties, ordering you to cease certain practices (injunctions), or even rejecting your own complaint, is rarely good news for a company. It is a serious situation that can have significant financial and reputational impacts. These decisions, which...Micro-PAC: a simplified procedure for small-scale anti-competitive practices
When we think of competition law, we often think of the major cases handled by the Autorité de la concurrence, involving national or international companies and potentially very high penalties. However, the economic fabric is also made up of numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) whose activities, although...
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