Our bilingual legal team helps businesses and individuals collect overdue payments across France.
Get a French business lawyer to defend your interests before French courts and secure enforceable judgments against your debtor.
When a debtor disputes an invoice, challenges your claim, or refuses to pay despite formal notices, litigation becomes necessary. Navigating court procedures in France can be complex, especially for foreign companies unfamiliar with French civil and commercial rules.
Our law firm provides full court representation before all French courts—Commercial Courts, Civil Courts, Enforcement Judges, Courts of Appeal—ensuring your claim is presented clearly, strategically, and with maximum legal impact.
We act for international companies, corporate groups, suppliers, service providers, and foreign law firms needing on-the-ground litigation support in France.
French litigation follows very specific procedural rules. Without a French attorney, enforcing your rights becomes slow, risky, and often impossible.
By working with a French business lawyer, you get:
Before initiating proceedings, we review all documents and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the case.
Includes:
Goal: Determine the fastest, most cost-effective path to obtain an enforceable judgment.
For disputed or contested invoices, we initiate litigation before the competent French court:
Our work includes:
Goal: Obtain a binding judgment ordering the debtor to pay.
We handle every procedural step until judgment:
Goal: Enforce compliance or recover damages without litigation.
Once a judgment is obtained, we immediately initiate enforcement measures:
Goal: convert your judgment into actual recovered funds.
Starting from 3,490 € HT + success fee
→ Drafting & filing the claim + representation until judgment
Quoted individually
→ Based on case complexity & volume of submissions
Quoted individually
→ Depending on the nature of assets to seize
Quoted individually
→ Based on assets and procedural complexity
our services
We regularly litigate on behalf of:
A lawyer is essential for:
Court representation by a lawyer ensures that the case is handled effectively and that the client’s position is clearly communicated.
The lawyer’s responsibilities include:
A lawyer acts as both advisor and advocate, ensuring that the client’s best interests are pursued.
Yes, in some cases, individuals can represent themselves in court, known as “pro se” representation. However, this is generally not recommended, especially for complex cases or when large amounts of money are at stake. Having a lawyer ensures that legal nuances are addressed and the case is presented properly, improving the chances of a favorable outcome.
In a civil case, the lawyer’s role includes:
Court representation is vital to navigating the complexities of civil litigation and ensuring the best possible outcome.
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.
Court representation in civil cases typically involves disputes over money, property, or contractual obligations. In contrast, criminal cases involve prosecution by the state against an individual or entity accused of breaking the law. In both cases, the lawyer represents the client in court, but the legal procedures, penalties, and defenses differ significantly.
In most cases, having a lawyer is highly advisable, especially for:
In some small claims cases or simple matters, individuals may represent themselves, but legal guidance is recommended to ensure proper procedure.
If you do not have a lawyer, you may:
Without a lawyer, you may also be at a disadvantage if the opposing party is represented by legal professionals.
The quality of court representation can significantly affect the outcome. Lawyers are trained to:
A well-prepared and professional lawyer enhances the chances of a favorable outcome.
A manufacturing company based in New Zealand, sourced custom lids from a French supplier. A large batch of lids was defective, causing a significant operational incident. We intervened on behalf of the New Zealand company and successfully negotiated with the French supplier’s insurer. The insurer ultimately compensated our client in the amount of €350,000.
A foreign company faced persistent non-payment of substantial invoices by a French customer. We initiated urgent debt-collection proceedings in France, obtained a freezing order over the debtor’s bank accounts, and secured full payment of the outstanding invoices — over €100,000 recovered.
A client purchased an online business from a French seller who had misrepresented the asset’s performance and future viability. After receiving the payment, the seller progressively abandoned operations and stopped responding entirely.
We pursued litigation, obtained a judgment against the seller, and ultimately recovered our client’s funds.
An international logistics provider suffered losses after goods transported through France were damaged due to improper handling by a subcontractor.
We established liability, coordinated expert examinations, and secured a €180,000 settlement from the responsible party’s insurer.
A European tech company delivered software and support services to a French distributor who stopped paying contractual licensing fees.
We issued formal notice, initiated legal action, and negotiated a structured settlement resulting in 100% recovery of outstanding sums plus late-payment interest.
A hospitality operator sought to terminate a French franchise agreement due to misleading revenue projections and undisclosed operational constraints.
We obtained a favourable negotiated exit and compensation for the client’s losses, allowing them to disengage without penalties.
A supplier outside the EU had shipped goods to a French client who refused to pay customs duties and final invoices. The goods were held in France and subject to storage costs.
We intervened rapidly, secured a court order authorising release of the goods, and forced the French client to settle all outstanding payments and fees.
A luxury goods brand purchased high-value materials from a French intermediary who delivered non-conforming and partially counterfeit items.
We coordinated the civil and criminal complaints, obtained seizure of the seller’s assets, and negotiated a full refund plus damages.
A consulting company engaged a French subcontractor who failed to deliver the agreed services, causing operational delays.
We obtained a judicial termination of the contract and recovery of paid advances through enforcement measures.
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.