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Retention of title is a legal mechanism that is as discreet as it is effective, enabling sellers to secure payment of their receivables. By suspending the transfer of ownership until the price has been received in full, it constitutes a formidable guarantee, particularly in the event of default by the buyer. Our firm, whose practice...

Bond, Guarantees, securities and enforcement law

Guarantees for partners' current accounts or bank overdrafts are one of the most complex personal sureties in commercial law. It is at the crossroads of several legal approaches: that of guarantees, that of current accounts and, frequently, that of insolvency proceedings. For company directors and managers, the...

Investing in a securitisation transaction, while potentially lucrative, involves the investor in a complex legal framework. Whether you hold fund units, securitisation company shares or debt securities, your position is defined by a set of precise rights and obligations. Mastery of...

An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a transformative step for a company, giving it access to the capital markets. Far from being a simple financial operation, it is a complex legal process, requiring meticulous preparation and the involvement of many players. The aim of this article is to...

Obtaining a favourable court ruling is a decisive step for a creditor. However, obtaining a judgment does not always guarantee that it will be enforced. Between the time when the judgment is handed down and the time when payment is made, the debtor may organise his insolvency. To avoid this risk, the...

Special moveable liens are a discreet but powerful category of security for creditors. Unlike conventional securities such as pledges, they are created directly by law to protect certain claims deemed to be particularly legitimate. They are an essential component of the legal arsenal of movable securities, offering a wide range of...

The right of retention is a formidable prerogative, often perceived as an instrument of self-defence available to a creditor. This apparently simple mechanism enables a person who legitimately holds property belonging to his debtor to refuse to return it until his claim has been paid in full. It is...

Dernière mise à jour : 25 mars 2026 Un effondrement bancaire à Singapour, une panique obligataire à Londres, un gel des paiements internationaux depuis un hub de compensation asiatique : en quelques heures, la contagion peut atteindre n'importe quel établissement de crédit, n'importe où. Les régulateurs nationaux, aussi compétents soient-ils,…

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

The seizure of bunkers, i.e. the fuel needed to propel a ship or aircraft, is a particularly formidable enforcement measure for a debtor. Seemingly simple, this procedure in fact immobilises a valuable asset and paralyses a business operation. It raises complex legal issues, including the...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Precautionary seizure, Attachment

The seizure of receivables is an essential legal procedure for creditors seeking to secure the recovery of their debt. It makes a sum of money owed to your debtor by a third party, such as a bank or a customer, unavailable even before a court order has been issued...