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Commercial law in New Caledonia: specific legislation and local adaptations
By Raphaël MORENON3 September 2025Set up in New Caledonia with confidence! Master the specific features of local business law to protect your investments. An essential guide.
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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.
The enforcement judge (JEX): who is he and what are his powers?
Have you won your case, but the opposing party refuses to enforce the judgment? Has your debtor failed to pay despite a court ruling in your favour? The enforcement judge (JEX) is the institutional response to these situations. This specialised court is an essential part of the judicial system...Lapse of precautionary and enforcement measures: pitfalls to avoid
Have you obtained a debt but are struggling to recover it? Precautionary and enforcement measures are invaluable tools. But beware: these measures may lapse if certain procedural rules are not followed. It is crucial to understand the whole issue of lapsing in civil procedure. The...The effects of acquiescence and its practical consequences
In civil procedure, acquiescence is a legal act with often radical consequences. It consists of acknowledging the validity of one's opponent's claims or submitting to a court decision, thereby closing the door to future disputes. Committed by mistake or through lack of information, this unilateral act...Understanding the fundamentals of time limits in civil proceedings
Time is of the essence in all legal proceedings. In the legal arena, time limits structure all civil litigation and regulate the pace of exchanges between the parties. Compliance with them often determines the validity of the documents themselves. What is a time limit in civil procedure? A time limit in civil procedure is...Enforcement summonses: the driving force behind amicable debt collection
In the sometimes opaque world of debt collection, some legal tools are more effective than others. The summons for enforcement belongs to this category of acts which, although little known to the general public, are a powerful lever for encouraging a debtor to comply voluntarily. What is a summons for enforcement?Banking secrecy: myth or legal reality?
Banking secrecy, the historic pillar of the bank-client relationship, is gradually being eroded. Once virtually absolute, it is now giving way to other imperatives such as tax transparency and the fight against money laundering. Between the protection of personal data and the demands of regulation, where does banking secrecy really stand in...Physical immobilisation of the vehicle: procedure and particularities
Vehicle immobilisation is a formidable weapon in the legal arsenal of creditors. This enforcement measure, specifically designed for land motor vehicles, makes it possible to circumvent their mobile nature, which often represents a major obstacle during recovery proceedings. Principle and advantages of physical immobilisation Physical immobilisation represents a...The legal mandate of the State's Judicial Agent: who can defend the State in court?
The French State is a major player in legal life and regularly finds itself involved in litigation. For a thorough understanding of the origin and essential missions of the State's Judicial Agent, it is crucial to know who can represent it before the courts. The answer is not left to chance:...Challenging a lapsing decision: appeals and strategies
A procedural document declared null and void can wipe out months of effort and compromise the outcome of a dispute. Lapse in civil proceedings is a formidable sanction in civil law, often imposed to punish a party's inactivity or failure to comply with a time limit, whether for a summons, an appeal or an injunction...The JEX and property seizures: a specific type of litigation
The seizure of property is not a procedure like any other. Since the 2006 reform, the enforcement judge (JEX) has played a key role in this complex procedure, which results in the forced sale of a property. The central role of the JEX in the procedure The jurisdiction of the JEX in...
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