Publications

Commercial, business and competition law, Brand

For any company, whether new or established, its name, logo and projected visual identity are fundamental. They are often the first point of contact with your customers, the benchmark by which you can be identified in the midst of the competition. But beyond the marketing aspect, these elements can and must be protected...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

When a company encounters financial headwinds, French law offers several legal frameworks for dealing with the situation. These mechanisms, often grouped together under the generic term of "collective proceedings", are not identical and respond to distinct situations and objectives. For an executive, a creditor...

Cheque, Credit and consumer law

Despite the proliferation of electronic means of payment, cheques still play a significant role in everyday transactions in France. However, although cheques may seem simple to handle, they are subject to precise legal rules, and failure to understand them can lead to difficulties and even disputes. For a broader understanding of the rules...

Opposition, Civil procedure

When a judgment is rendered by default, the opposition procedure allows the defaulting party to have the case retried. This procedure necessarily leads to an outcome that raises important practical questions for litigants. What happens to the initial decision? What are the effects of rejecting or admitting the opposition? What are the...

Winning a case is only half the battle. Without effective enforcement of the decision obtained, the victory remains symbolic. The right to enforcement represents the bridge between a favourable decision and its actual implementation. A fundamental right enshrined in the ECHR The right to enforcement has...

Leasing, Credit and consumer law

Property leasing is an attractive option for many companies looking to finance their business premises without tying up cash. This mechanism makes it possible to acquire a building without a large initial outlay. It is a complex mechanism combining leasing and credit, and deserves to be explored in all its essential aspects. What is property leasing? Legal definition A...

Commercial, business and competition law, Company in difficulty

For a long time, collective proceedings have had a hard time dealing with security interests. Ordinance 2021-1193 of 15 September 2021 attempts to resolve this conflict. It strikes a balance between safeguarding businesses and protecting creditors. This balance meets the expectations of practitioners faced with contradictory rules. The rethought relationship between two branches of the...

State judicial agent, Civil procedure

French law provides for two systems of strict liability in legal matters. One applies to employees of the public service. The other applies to third parties. These mechanisms complement the fault-based liability regime applicable to users. Liability towards public service employees The principle of professional risk...

State judicial agent, Civil procedure

A lost case file. A judgement handed down three years after the pleadings. A crucial expert report never ordered despite your repeated requests. These situations can constitute gross negligence or a denial of justice. The law then allows you to obtain compensation from the State. But you need to know the precise criteria and...

State judicial agent, Civil procedure

In 2017, an investigating judge was reprimanded by the Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature for serious malfunctions in the Outreau case. This rare decision illustrates the complex issue of the responsibility of judges. Our system distinguishes between the responsibility of the State and that of the judge himself. This distinction determines the...