Is a French Client's Unpaid Invoice Damaging Your Cash Flow?
Commercial Debt Recovery In France for International Businesses
When unpaid B2B invoices are governed by French law, informal reminders often fail. We assist international businesses with the legal enforcement of commercial contracts and the recovery of unpaid invoices under French jurisdiction.
Lawyer-led enforcement
Recover your debts with the full authority of a French business law firm.
Cross-border expertise
Navigating international debt recovery with precision and cultural fluency.
Predictable outcomes
Transparent pricing and clear strategies from assessment to enforcement.
What Unpaid B2B Debts in France Mean for International Businesses?
Outstanding B2B debt is more than a delayed payment. When a debtor, contract, or assets are governed by French law, unpaid invoices can disrupt cash flow, operations, and financial planning for international businesses.
With the appropriate legal strategy under French law, international businesses can address unpaid B2B debts effectively.
Our lawyer-led team manages the recovery process and advises on enforcement options, allowing clients to focus on their commercial priorities.
Cash Flow Disruption
Inability to reinvest, pay your own suppliers, or meet operational costs.
Damaged Business Relationships
The frustration and imbalance created when one party fails to honour their agreement.
Financial Risk
Especially for foreign companies lacking the legal tools to effectively pressure a debtor within France.
Wasted Time & Resources
The endless cycle of sending emails and making calls that are deliberately ignored.
Why Law Firm–Led Action Matters for International Clients in France
Collection agencies rely on informal requests. We advise on and initiate formal legal action under French law when appropriate.
What You've Tried And Why It Fails
Why Your Current Recovery Methods Are Costing You Time and Money
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Polite Email Reminders - Easily deleted and ignored.
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Desperate Phone Calls - Met with empty promises or silence.
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Threats You Can't Enforce - Lacking local jurisdiction and power.
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Generic Collection Letters - Have no special legal standing.
How Law Firm–Led Legal Action Works for International Clients in France
How formal legal action under French law differs from informal collection methods
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Formal Lawyer-Issued Notices - Legally-binding demands that trigger penalties and interest.
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Direct Attorney-Led Negotiation - Professional negotiation backed by the immediate threat of legal action.
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Urgent Asset Freezing - We can freeze a debtor's bank accounts before a judgment to secure your claim.
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Fast-Track Court Orders - We file for "Injonction de Payer" to get an enforceable judgment in weeks, not years.
Why French-Qualified Lawyers Are Required for Full Legal Escalation
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Issue formal notices with binding legal effect under French law.
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Freeze assets to secure your claim and put pressure on the debtor
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File fast-track “Injonction de Payer” petitions and represent you in Commercial Court.
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Execute nationwide enforcement through certified court bailiffs (Commissaires de Justice).
Resolving commercial debts with fairness costs nothing, but builds lasting trust.
From Financial Uncertainty to Successful Recovery
Discover how businesses and individuals worldwide resolved unpaid debts and restored financial clarity. Your case could be next.
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Why Global Businesses Trust Our French Law Firm
Join 100+ International Companies Who Have Successfully Recovered Their Debts in France
100% Lawyer-Managed Recovery
Your case is handled exclusively by French-qualified business lawyers, no collection agents or paralegals.
RCS Paris Registered Law Firm
Fully verified and registered with the French commercial court (RCS Paris 814 433 470).
Multilingual Legal Team
Fluent in English, French, and business communication, breaking down language barriers in legal proceedings.
Proven Cross-Border Expertise
Specialized in representing international clients across EU, UK, US, and Asian markets.
Transparent Process & Pricing
Clear recovery stages with predictable outcomes and no hidden costs.
Risk-Free Client Protection
"No Win, No Fee" option ensures you never pay unless we recover your money.
Unpaid Invoice Collection
Are overdue invoices disrupting your company’s cashflow and business planning?
We provide high-impact, legally-compliant invoice recovery, turning your overdue invoices into recovered revenue.
We Provide
Legal review of contracts & invoices, calculation of late-payment interest & penalties, attorney-drafted formal notices, and structured negotiation.
Your Outcome
Fast, voluntary payment or immediate escalation to legal action, recovering principal, interest, and costs.
B2B Contract Enforcement
Has a Contract With a French Counterparty Been Breached or Ignored?
We provide lawyer-led contract enforcement under French law to pursue performance or financial compensation.
Cross-Border Debt Recovery in France for International Clients
We provide lawyer-led cross-border debt recovery under French law, whether or not a prior judgment exists.
Analysis of jurisdiction & governing law, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in France, and asset freezing against French debtors on behalf of foreign entities.
A reliable, enforceable solution for international debts, overcoming jurisdictional hurdles.
Late Payment Interest & Penalty Claims
Are You Failing to Enforce Statutory Interest and Penalties Under French Law?
We calculate and pursue statutory interest and penalty claims in accordance with the French Commercial Code.
We Provide
Accurate calculation of statutory interest and the mandatory €40 indemnity, formal demands for penalties, and judicial enforcement to recover these additional amounts.
Your Outcome
Recovery of the full legal value of your claim, significantly increasing the recovered amount.
How it works
From Formal Demand to Asset Seizure
Your 4-Step Blueprint
A structured legal process for pursuing unpaid debts
under French law
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Free Assessment & Strategic Case Review
You provide the debt details. We conduct a confidential, no-cost analysis of your claim's strength and provide a clear recovery strategy.
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Attorney-Drafted Formal Notice & Negotiation
We issue a powerful formal demand (Mise en Demeure), triggering legal interest and penalties. Our lawyers then engage in structured negotiation, resolving most cases at this stage.
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Rapid Legal Escalation
If the debtor is unresponsive, we immediately escalate to fast-track court procedures (Injonction de Payer) or full litigation before the French Commercial Court.
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Asset Tracing & Bailiff Enforcement
We obtain a judgment and enforce it. Our team traces debtor assets and coordinates with court bailiffs to seize funds from bank accounts, receivables, or liquidate assets.
Your questions answered
Your Questions Answered
Making the Decision to Recover Your Funds
Frequently asked questions
For amicable debt recovery, we charge only a symbolic initial fee, and our success fee is payable only if we recover funds. If court action becomes necessary, fees are discussed case by case based on the procedure and complexity.
We always provide a clear fee structure in advance, and when the matter allows it, we can offer fixed fees or capped fees for greater predictability.
This model reduces your upfront risk while keeping our work aligned with achieving effective recovery.
No. Legal action is never initiated without your explicit approval, and we do not escalate a case unless it is strategically justified.
Our first objective is always to preserve your commercial relationship whenever possible, using structured communication, formal notices, and negotiation before considering litigation.
We intervene with measured, professional pressure — not aggression — ensuring your rights are protected while maintaining the possibility of continued business.
Court action is only used as a last resort, and only after discussing risks, costs, alternatives, and expected outcomes with you.
Even if the debtor is based outside France, you can often sue in France when the contract was performed in France or the harm occurred there. A French injonction de payer or court action remains possible, and the judgment can later be enforced abroad. If the debtor is in the EU, enforcement is straightforward under EU regulations; outside the EU, an exequatur may be required. Recovery is easier if the debtor has assets in France. Even when French law does not apply, as long as the debt is sufficiently justified, you may still obtain a saisie-conservatoire in France to freeze the debtor’s assets. This can be requested urgently through a French judge to secure payment while proceedings continue elsewhere.
We can often begin within 24 hours of engagement. To get started, we need the debtor's contact details, copies of the invoice/contract, and any previous communication. Our free assessment will identify any other needs.
Our formal legal notices cannot be ignored without consequence. Silence from the debtor simply triggers our next legal step, such as a fast-track court order or an asset freeze, turning their inaction into a legal liability.
You've Analyzed the Problem. Now, Deploy the Solution.
Stop funding their business with your working capital. Let us convert your unresolved debt into recovered revenue.
