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Payment Order in France: a practical guide to recovering commercial debts

Conditions, stages and time limits to obtain a payment order in France. A practical guide updated in line with the Decree of 16 February 2026.

Commercial debt recovery in France: procedures, timeframes and strategy

Payment orders, interim relief proceedings, and summonses to appear in court: find out about debt recovery procedures for businesses in France.

Payment orders and service charges in France: a practical guide for property managers

How to use a payment order to recover unpaid service charges in France? Requirements, steps, deadlines and key considerations for property managers.

Recovery of service charges: the property manager does not need prior authorisation

The Court of Cassation has confirmed that the property manager may instruct a lawyer to recover unpaid service charges without prior authorisation in France.

Fast-track procedure under Article 19-2: A guide for property managers in France

Unpaid service charges: conditions, formal notice, enforcement. Everything a property manager needs to know about Article 19-2 of the Act of 10 July 1965.

A comprehensive guide to recovering unpaid service charges in France

Unpaid service charges: formal notice, fast-track proceedings on the merits, order for payment, objection. Guide 2026 for property managers.

Compensation for Sudden Termination of French Commercial Relationships

A practical guide to calculate compensation under French law for the brutal termination of established commercial relationships.

How to challenge an investigative measure in futurum (Art. 145 CPC)

Remedies, time limits, and grounds for challenging an order based on Article 145 CPC (withdrawal, appeal, proportionality, trade secrets).

How to obtain an order for investigative measures (Art. 145 CPC)?

Obtaining an investigative measure prior to any trial in France (Art. 145 CPC): conditions, jurisdiction, limitations, and advice (+ check-list).

Termination of a fixed-term contract and damages for compensation

Termination before the end of the contract: What damages are compensable? Calculation (margin, avoided costs), penalty clauses.

Abrupt termination: The impact of economic dependence on notice

Find out how economic dependence influences notice periods and compensation in the event of sudden termination (Article L442-1).

Sales agent and competition: The principal's consent is mandatory

A sales agent cannot represent a competitor without the principal's consent. Our advice on how to protect your interests and how to react.

Payment Order in France: a practical guide to recovering commercial debts

Conditions, stages and time limits to obtain a payment order in France. A practical guide updated in line with the Decree of 16 February 2026.

Commercial debt recovery in France: procedures, timeframes and strategy

Payment orders, interim relief proceedings, and summonses to appear in court: find out about debt recovery procedures for businesses in France.

Compensation for Sudden Termination of French Commercial Relationships

A practical guide to calculate compensation under French law for the brutal termination of established commercial relationships.

How to challenge an investigative measure in futurum (Art. 145 CPC)

Remedies, time limits, and grounds for challenging an order based on Article 145 CPC (withdrawal, appeal, proportionality, trade secrets).

How to obtain an order for investigative measures (Art. 145 CPC)?

Obtaining an investigative measure prior to any trial in France (Art. 145 CPC): conditions, jurisdiction, limitations, and advice (+ check-list).

Termination of a fixed-term contract and damages for compensation

Termination before the end of the contract: What damages are compensable? Calculation (margin, avoided costs), penalty clauses.

Abrupt termination: The impact of economic dependence on notice

Find out how economic dependence influences notice periods and compensation in the event of sudden termination (Article L442-1).

Sales agent and competition: The principal's consent is mandatory

A sales agent cannot represent a competitor without the principal's consent. Our advice on how to protect your interests and how to react.

Unjustified resistance by the debtor: obtaining damages before French courts

Unreasonable resistance by the debtor: When to claim damages, under what conditions, with what evidence, and before which judge.

Sudden breach and call for tenders: Details from the Court of Cassation

Discover the implications of the December 3, 2025 ruling on sudden termination when the relationship is punctuated by calls for tenders.

Guarantees unauthorized by the board are not enforceable

The French Supreme Court reiterates that a guarantee granted by a French LLC (SA) without authorization is not enforceable, even if subsequently ratified.

How to prove sudden termination before French judges?

All the keys to demonstrate that your commercial partner abruptly terminated your relationship + checklist of documents to produce before French courts.

How to challenge an investigative measure in futurum (Art. 145 CPC)

Remedies, time limits, and grounds for challenging an order based on Article 145 CPC (withdrawal, appeal, proportionality, trade secrets).

How to obtain an order for investigative measures (Art. 145 CPC)?

Obtaining an investigative measure prior to any trial in France (Art. 145 CPC): conditions, jurisdiction, limitations, and advice (+ check-list).

Defaulting respondent and filing of submissions before the remand court

Learn about recent French case law on mandatory deadlines for appeal respondent and practical implications before remand courts.

Payment Order in France: a practical guide to recovering commercial debts

Conditions, stages and time limits to obtain a payment order in France. A practical guide updated in line with the Decree of 16 February 2026.

How to challenge an investigative measure in futurum (Art. 145 CPC)

Remedies, time limits, and grounds for challenging an order based on Article 145 CPC (withdrawal, appeal, proportionality, trade secrets).

How to obtain an order for investigative measures (Art. 145 CPC)?

Obtaining an investigative measure prior to any trial in France (Art. 145 CPC): conditions, jurisdiction, limitations, and advice (+ check-list).

Sales agent and competition: The principal's consent is mandatory

A sales agent cannot represent a competitor without the principal's consent. Our advice on how to protect your interests and how to react.

Unjustified resistance by the debtor: obtaining damages before French courts

Unreasonable resistance by the debtor: When to claim damages, under what conditions, with what evidence, and before which judge.

Guarantees unauthorized by the board are not enforceable

The French Supreme Court reiterates that a guarantee granted by a French LLC (SA) without authorization is not enforceable, even if subsequently ratified.

Defaulting respondent and filing of submissions before the remand court

Learn about recent French case law on mandatory deadlines for appeal respondent and practical implications before remand courts.

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