Our bilingual legal team helps businesses and individuals collect overdue payments across France.
Obtain a legally binding payment plan from your French debtor—professionally drafted by French business lawyers.
When a debtor cannot pay immediately but is willing to settle the debt, the most effective solution is a payment arrangement (plan de paiement) drafted by a French lawyer. A proper agreement prevents disputes, avoids litigation, and ensures you recover your funds safely and in full.
Our firm drafts secure, enforceable payment arrangements for international companies dealing with French debtors who need structured payment terms. Every agreement we draft is compliant with French law and written to protect your financial interests.
We assist suppliers, exporters, IT companies, manufacturers, and B2B service providers seeking reliable and enforceable payment terms from French clients.
Payment arrangements in France must follow strict legal rules to be enforceable.
A poorly written plan exposes you to:
Before drafting anything, we review your documentation to structure the agreement properly:
Goal: Ensure the agreement reflects your full legal rights under French law.
We reach out to the debtor (or their lawyer) to:
Goal: Finalise payment terms that are realistic and enforceable.
We prepare a lawyer-drafted, fully enforceable agreement including:
Goal: Protect your interests and remove any uncertainty.
We organise:
Goal: Formalise the agreement quickly and securely.
From 450 € HT
→ Negotiation + fully enforceable agreement
From 750 € HT
→ Includes surety, bank guarantee, or corporate guarantee clauses
From 250 € HT
→ Tracking instalments + reminders + compliance checks
Quoted individually
→ Based on assets and procedural complexity
our services
Typical clients include:
Properly drafting a payment arrangement ensures that:
A well-drafted agreement protects both parties and provides clarity, minimizing the risk of future disputes.
Yes, a payment arrangement can be modified if both parties agree. Changes could include:
It is advisable to consult a lawyer to amend the agreement properly and ensure it remains enforceable.
Key elements of a payment arrangement include:
A comprehensive payment arrangement provides clarity and sets expectations for both parties.
If a debtor misses a payment, the agreement may include provisions for:
The consequences of missed payments should be clearly outlined in the payment arrangement to avoid confusion.
Send us your unpaid invoices and documents, and our lawyers will review your case at no cost.
You receive a clear recovery evaluation and an initial debtor check within 48 hours.
Our lawyers review your contracts and terms to add protective clauses—retention of title, penalties, guarantees—so you avoid future non-payment.
Strengthen your legal framework before issues arise.
Once a payment arrangement is in place and signed by both parties, it becomes a legally binding contract. If the debtor fails to meet the terms:
Having a lawyer draft the arrangement ensures that it is enforceable in court if necessary.
Yes, a lawyer plays a key role in:
Legal expertise ensures that the arrangement is both fair and enforceable.
The duration of a payment arrangement depends on:
A well-structured arrangement should set a reasonable timeline for repayment, considering both parties’ financial positions.
Yes, a payment arrangement can be applied to various types of debt, including:
The key is that both parties agree to the terms, and the agreement is tailored to the specific type of debt.
We offer a comprehensive range of debt collection services designed to recover outstanding payments efficiently and professionally. From amicable settlement negotiations and formal demand letters to legal recovery actions and enforcement proceedings, our team has the experience and resources to manage all aspects of the debt recovery process while maintaining strong client relationships.
