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Overseas commercial law: judicial organisation and specific features of mixed commercial courts
By Raphaël MORENON3 September 2025Commercial law in overseas France is unique. Find out about the Mixed Commercial Courts and the laws specific to each DOM-COM territory to help you manage your business more effectively.
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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.
Reasonable trial time: a fundamental right that is often overlooked
While awaiting a court decision, time can seem to stretch indefinitely. This feeling is echoed in the famous quotation from La Bruyère: "The duty of judges is to dispense justice; their job is to postpone it". However, the quality of justice is not only measured...The role of the judge in relation to defences - Between option and obligation
When you go to court, a number of obstacles can arise. Defences on the merits, pleas of inadmissibility, procedural objections - in the face of these obstacles, the judge has specific but limited powers. Sometimes he must act on his own initiative. Sometimes he can do nothing. The stakes are crucial for your case. The statement...The effects of defences - From decision to appeal
The raising of a defence can determine the outcome of a trial. Whether it is a defence on the merits, a plea in bar or a procedural objection, its effects vary considerably. The lawyer who masters these effects has a decisive strategic advantage. Let's take a look at the consequences of each plea on the proceedings and beyond. 1....Regularisation of procedural irregularities - Principles and limits
Civil procedure tolerates mistakes, but not all of them. A defective writ of summons, an incorrect statement of appeal, a late legal argument - these are all irregularities that can compromise your chances of winning your case. The question is not theoretical: when can you correct these errors to save your case? When can you...Recent developments in defence law - Focus on the "Magicobus I" decree
The procedural world has undergone a new metamorphosis with the entry into force of Decree no. 2024-673 of 3 July 2024 (known as "Magicobus I"). This text introduces a number of substantial changes to the way in which defences are dealt with, particularly as regards the powers of the Pre-Trial Judge (JME). These changes...Between admissibility and admission of defences: the procedural obstacle course
Procedural strategy is a subtle art. For those who wish to defend their interests effectively, the legal arsenal offers three types of defence: defences on the merits, pleas in bar and procedural objections. Each of these is governed by separate rules as regards both admissibility and merits. This distinction...From application to delivery: the court's role in the European order for payment procedure
Are you planning to recover a debt from a debtor established in another Member State of the European Union? The European order for payment procedure could be the right solution for you. But what exactly does the judge hearing such an application check? How does he assess your case? The...Scope of the European order for payment: who can use it and for what claims?
Collecting cross-border debts is often a tricky business. The European Union has created a powerful tool for creditors: the European order for payment. Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 of 12 December 2006 establishes this simplified procedure, but its use requires a precise understanding of its scope of application. The material scope:...Notification and opposition to the European order for payment: protect your rights
The European order for payment is transforming the recovery of cross-border debts. This procedure, governed by Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006, offers creditors a rapid solution. However, there are crucial subtleties to its implementation, particularly with regard to notification and redress. Authorised methods of notification The regulation...The European order for payment: an effective tool for cross-border debt collection
html Are you the owner of a French SME with a German customer who hasn't paid his invoice for €12,000 for three months? Do you sell products online to Spanish consumers who are accumulating unpaid bills? The European payment order could be the solution. The problem of...
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