An unpaid debt: what stage has the matter reached?
A payment is overdue
Explain the basis of the debt and the documents available, such as the contract, invoice or correspondence.
Reminders have not resolved it
Describe the reminders sent and any replies or payment proposals received.
You already have a judgment
Identify the decision obtained and any enforcement steps already taken.
Amicable and judicial debt recovery and enforcement
The Firm assists creditors in reviewing, securing and recovering their debts, from the amicable stage through to enforcement measures.
Assessment of the debt
Review of the documents, the debt’s due status, the available guarantees and the debtor’s situation.
Recovery strategy
Selection of amicable, judicial or enforcement action depending on the case.
Main situations handled
Each matter is handled according to the available documents, the parties’ situation and the stage of the proceedings.
Formal notice
Preparation and follow-up of pre-litigation correspondence.
Amicable negotiation
Seeking a settlement, a repayment schedule or a negotiated solution.
Payment claim
Preparation and follow-up of the appropriate court proceedings.
Order to pay
Assessment of the appropriateness and follow-up of the procedure where the conditions are met.
Guarantees
Enforcement of real and personal security interests.
Enforcement
Seizures, judicial sales and follow-up of enforcement disputes.
A structured approach
1. Preliminary analysis
Review of the documents, reconstruction of the timeline and identification of the key legal and procedural issues.
2. Defining the strategy
Presentation of the available options, the main steps, the risks involved and the actions required.
3. Implementation
Preparation of the correspondence, documents, requests and proceedings needed to handle the case.
4. Documented follow-up
Recording of actions taken and clear information to the client at each key stage of the proceedings.
Documents to prepare
The list varies by case. The following documents generally help with the initial review.
- Contracts, invoices or acknowledgements of debt
- Statements and supporting documents for the debt
- Previous correspondence and reminders
- Guarantees, sureties or security interests
- Available information on the debtor
- Court decisions already obtained
Have your case reviewed
An initial appointment allows the available documents to be reviewed, the situation to be assessed under the applicable law, and the main possible courses of action to be identified.
Discuss your matter with the Firm
Briefly describe your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before sending confidential documents.