Our bilingual legal team helps businesses and individuals collect overdue payments across France.
Send a powerful attorney-drafted demand letter that compels French debtors to pay.
A Mise en Demeure is the first and most decisive step in recovering an unpaid invoice or enforcing a contractual obligation in France. A properly drafted demand letter—compliant with French legal standards—creates immediate pressure, triggers statutory penalties, and prepares the ground for fast legal action if the debtor refuses to pay.
Our law firm prepares legally binding, court-ready demand letters that foreign companies can rely on to secure payment quickly, without unnecessary litigation.
We act for international businesses, suppliers, service providers, and corporate groups facing non-payment or contract breaches by French clients.
In France, a Mise en Demeure drafted by a lawyer is not a simple reminder.
It is a formal legal notice that:
We prepare a legally-binding Mise en Demeure tailored to your commercial situation and fully compliant with French procedural requirements.Unlike a simple reminder, our demand letters are written to:
Includes:
Goal: Compel immediate payment and avoid escalation.
After sending the Mise en Demeure, we actively follow up with the debtor to accelerate settlement.
We manage:
Goal: Obtain a quick and amicable resolution without court involvement.
If the debtor fails to react, your lawyer-issued demand letter becomes the foundation for rapid legal escalation.
We prepare:
Goal: Secure a strong legal position for immediate enforcement.
A properly drafted formal notice saves weeks of delay and often leads to fast voluntary payment.
From 350 € HT
→ Full legal review + compliant demand letter + delivery
From 750 € HT + optional success fee
→ Drafting + follow-up + negotiation + settlement assistance
From 950 € HT
→ Mise en Demeure + escalation plan + pre-litigation assessment
Quoted individually
→ Based on assets and procedural complexity
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We regularly assist:
A mise en demeure is a formal demand letter sent to a debtor, notifying them of their failure to fulfill an obligation (such as paying a debt). It serves as a warning that legal action will be taken if the debtor does not comply with the terms set out in the letter, typically within a specified timeframe. It is a crucial step before initiating legal proceedings.
A properly drafted demand letter should include:
A detailed letter ensures the debtor fully understands their obligations and the repercussions of failure to act.
A demand letter is typically required:
It is often an essential first step to demonstrate that reasonable attempts to resolve the issue have been made.
Yes, a mise en demeure can be used for both:
The letter is versatile and can be adapted for various types of obligations.
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.
While a mise en demeure itself is not a legally binding judgment, it is an essential procedural step. Sending this letter:
It’s an important tool for demonstrating that the creditor acted in good faith before resorting to the courts.
If the debtor ignores the mise en demeure, the creditor can proceed with further legal actions, such as:
Failure to respond to the demand letter typically leads to more formal legal proceedings.
Yes, a demand letter can be sent without a lawyer, but having a lawyer draft the letter provides several advantages:
A lawyer’s involvement adds credibility and legal weight to the letter.
Sending a mise en demeure can interrupt the statute of limitations (prescription) for debt recovery. In France, the limitation period is typically 5 years for commercial debts, but sending a demand letter may:
This ensures that the creditor’s right to claim payment is preserved for longer periods, which is crucial for enforcing debts.
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.
