Need a French Lawyer for Debt Collection or Court Representation?

From formal legal demands to full courtroom advocacy, we provide international clients with an end-to-end French legal team. Receive a clear recovery strategy and expert representation within 24 hours.

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  • RCS Paris 814 433 470
  • Multilingual Lawyers
  • 100% Lawyer-Managed
100+ Satisfied International Clients

Explore genuine client case studies

The best way to showcase our commitment is through the experiences and stories of international clients who have partnered with us.

A client who held a minority stake in a company was pressured to sell his shares for €400,000, with the threat of eliminating his position through a restructuring procedure. By enforcing the shareholders’ agreement and applying French law, we secured a final purchase price of €1,800,000 for our client’s shares.

Investment in a French Company Shareholder Dispute

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.

Manufacturing Dispute Defective Components (New Zealand / France)

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.

International Logistics Company Damaged Goods & Liability Dispute

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.

Luxury Retailer Counterfeit Products Delivered

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.

Professional Services Firm Failure to Perform Contract

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.

Import/Export Firm Retention of Goods as Leverage

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.

Hospitality Business Franchise Agreement Termination and Compensation

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.

Technology Supplier Software Licensing Fees Unpaid

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 €350,000 settlement from the responsible party’s insurer.

International Logistics Company Damaged Goods & Liability Dispute

Navigating the French Legal System Alone is Risky, Slow, and Costly.

French commercial law is built on strict procedural rules, specific courts (like the Tribunal de Commerce), and mandatory legal steps. A simple mistake can void your claim, cause years of delay, or make your judgment unenforceable.

For international clients, debt collection isn’t enough. You need a French business lawyer who understands the system, knows the procedures, and can secure results efficiently.

Missing Critical Deadlines

French law has strict time limits (prescription). Missing them means you lose your right to claim the debt forever.

Using Incorrect Procedures

Filing in the wrong court or using the wrong legal form will get your case dismissed.

Having Unenforceable Documents

If your contract or invoices don't meet French legal standards, a court will not enforce them.

Paying More in the Long Run

Correcting errors is always more expensive than doing it right the first time with a lawyer.

Our Full-Spectrum Legal Support

Complete Legal Solutions for Every Stage of Your Dispute.

Whether you need a single, powerful action or comprehensive representation, we provide international clients with the exact service they need.

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Demand Letters & Legal Notices

Send a powerful, attorney-drafted Mise en Demeure to compel payment and trigger legal penalties.

Debt Recovery Legal Consultation

A one-hour strategy session with a French lawyer to review your case and get a clear action plan.

French Court Representation

Full litigation and advocacy in French Commercial Courts, Civil Courts, and before the Enforcement Judge.

Document Review & Legal Compliance

Ensure your contracts, invoices, and evidence are fully compliant and court-ready under French law.

Why Choose Our French Legal Team

Your Direct Link to the French Legal System.

French Bar Registered & RCS Paris

We are a registered French law firm (RCS Paris 814 433 470). Only we can legally represent you, submit court pleadings, and advocate before French judges.

End-to-End Case Management

We don't just send letters. We manage the entire legal process from the first formal notice to the final seizure of assets, ensuring no step is missed.

Multilingual Legal Team

Your case is handled by lawyers fluent in both English and French. There are no communication gaps or translation errors with your legal strategy.

Transparent, Predictable Fees

We offer fixed fees for defined services (like consultations and demand letters) and clear, agreed-upon structures for litigation. No hidden costs.

Fast-Track Procedure Experts

We know how and when to use accelerated tools like the Injonction de Payer (Payment Order) and Saisie Conservatoire (Asset Freezing) to get results in weeks, not years.

Dedicated to International Clients

Our entire practice is built to serve businesses based outside of France. We understand your need for clear communication, remote management, and cross-border enforcement.

Direct Legal Actions. Defined Results.

We provide specific, actionable legal services for international clients facing legal disputes in France. Choose the precise support you need to recover your debt in France.

Lawyer-Drafted Demand Letters (Mise en Demeure)

Send a powerful, legally-binding notice that triggers penalties and forces a response.

  • Attorney-drafted formal notice compliant with French law
  • Full review of contracts, invoices & communications
  • Calculation of statutory interest & late-payment penalties
  • Delivery by registered mail or bailiff for legal proof
  • Direct follow-up negotiation upon debtor response
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French Court Representation & Litigation

Full legal advocacy before French commercial and civil courts.

  • Representation before Tribunal de Commerce & Tribunal Judiciaire
  • Complete litigation management (filing, hearings, procedures)
  • Drafting of all legal pleadings & court submissions
  • Defense against counterclaims & objections
  • Enforcement of judgments through nationwide bailiff actions
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Debt Recovery Legal Consultation

A 1-hour strategy session with a French lawyer to map your recovery path.

  • 45-60 minute confidential consultation (phone/video)
  • Lawyer-led review of your documents & claim
  • Assessment of legal strengths, risks & options
  • Clear explanation of French procedures & costs
  • Written summary with recommended action plan
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Document Review & Legal Compliance

Ensure your contracts and invoices are court-ready under French law.

  • Verification of contract validity under French law
  • Compliance check of invoices for mandatory legal mentions
  • Assessment of evidence file completeness
  • Identification of legal gaps & risks
  • Detailed lawyer's report with findings & fixes
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How We Work

Our Process - From Your Instruction to Enforcement

A Clear, Four-Step Partnership with Your French Legal Team.

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Consultation & Strategy

You share your case details and goals. We analyze the legal and factual situation and agree on a clear, cost-effective strategy.

Representation & Negotiation

We act as your advocate. We negotiate with the debtor or their lawyer from a position of strength. If needed, we represent you at all court hearings, presenting persuasive legal arguments on your behalf.

Legal Action & Drafting

We execute the plan. This could be drafting and sending a formal demand letter, filing a fast-track payment order with the court, or preparing a full litigation claim.

Judgement & Enforcement

We secure a result. This may be a signed settlement agreement or a court judgment. We then immediately take steps to enforce it, instructing bailiffs to seize bank accounts or assets to ensure you are paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions About French Legal Support, Answered.

Once you provide the documents and instructions, we can typically draft, finalize, and send a legally compliant Mise en Demeure within 24 to 48 hours.

We provide a transparent fee structure after reviewing your case. For litigation, it is often a fixed fee for preparatory stages combined with a success fee payable upon recovery, aligning our interests with yours. We always agree on all costs upfront.

Yes. We specialize in the Exequatur procedure, which is the legal process to recognize and enforce foreign judgments in France. We handle this for judgments from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and many other jurisdictions.

Almost never. We handle virtually everything remotely for our international clients. Court hearings are typically attended by us on your behalf. We communicate via video call, email, and phone.

Stop Guessing About French Law. Start with a Clear Legal Strategy.

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