Law Firm or Debt Collection Agency

Law Firm or Debt Collection Agency

DEBT COLLECTION IN FRANCE: LAW FIRM OR DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY? Pursuing debt collection proceedings in France typically requires the involvement of a specialized third party actor. The first step to recovering your debts is therefore to make the decision between hiring a debt collection agency and a lawyer specialized in debt recovery claims. In France,…

Debt Collection Laws in France

Debt Collection Laws in France

A BRIEF Q&A ON JURISDICTION, APPLICABLE LAW AND DEBT COLLECTION PROCEEDINGS1. Who has jurisdiction if my debtor resides in France?Debt collection laws in France are first subject to jurisdiction agreements or choice of court agreements settled between contracting parties. These agreements set out within the binding contract which court will be competent to hear a…

Cross-border Debt Collection: Alternative Measures for Debt Collection in France

Cross-border Debt Collection: Alternative Measures for Debt Collection in France

Making Good Use of the European Payment Order in FranceThe European Payment Order (EOP) Explained:The European Payment Order (EOP) was established within the 2006 EU Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 – creating A European Order for Payment Procedure. The goal was to create a simplified EU-wide procedure for litigation of uncontested cross-border debt collection claims. The…

A Thorough Review of French Dispute Resolution and Debt Collection Procedures

A Thorough Review of French Dispute Resolution and Debt Collection Procedures

Resolving Large Commercial Disputes in France: From Litigation to Processes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) On Litigation: A Familiar FaceThe field of dispute resolution in France revolves around three key processes: litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as conciliation and mediation. Litigation remains the most familiar method of dispute resolution, with its…