Award-Winning French Litigation and Debt Recovery Law Firm
With offices in Lyon, Paris, and the UK, Giambrone & Partners is an award-winning law firm providing expert guidance on litigation, debt collection, and financial disputes in France. Our multilingual lawyers combine deep legal knowledge with strategic, results-driven support, ensuring your claims and recovery efforts are handled efficiently and professionally.
BEST FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Finance Monthly Awards
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN THE ISLES
Top Legal Awards
CONTENTIOUS TRUST AND ESTATES TEAM OF THE YEAR
British Legal Awards (Shortlisted)
CROSS BORDER LITIGATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR 2024
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Expert French Litigation and
Debt Collection Services
France presents unique challenges and opportunities for debt recovery, financial disputes, and cross-border litigation. Giambrone & Partners’ litigation and debt recovery team provides comprehensive support for individuals and businesses seeking to enforce contracts, recover debts, or resolve commercial disputes.
Our services include:
- Debt collection for French and international creditors
- Cross-border enforcement of debts and judgments
- Commercial dispute resolution and arbitration
- Financial fraud investigations and recovery
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Litigation support in French courts and tribunals
- Asset tracing and seizure
- Bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings
Debt Collection in France
In France, timely action is crucial for debt recovery. Unpaid invoices should be addressed promptly to maximise the likelihood of recovery. Our French debt collection lawyers provide multilingual support and practical guidance to ensure creditors can enforce their rights effectively.
Key services include:
- Letters before action and formal demand notices
- Telephone collection and personal visits
- Company searches, credit scoring, and confirmation of trading address
- Judicial recovery proceedings when amicable attempts fail
- Enforcement of judgments, including bailiff action, attachment of earnings, and third-party debt orders
- Bankruptcy and winding-up procedures
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Where possible, Giambrone & Partners advocates for amicable resolution of debts and disputes to minimise costs and preserve business relationships. ADR options include:
- Mediation: Facilitating negotiation between parties to reach a mutually acceptable settlement
- Arbitration: Binding decisions issued by impartial arbitrators
- Judicial recovery through simplified procedures: For small or uncontested claims
Using ADR can expedite resolution, reduce legal costs, and protect long-term commercial relationships.
Litigation and Financial Disputes
When amicable recovery is unsuccessful, our litigation team provides robust representation in French courts. We handle:
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Debt enforcement and asset seizure
- Financial fraud investigations and claims
- Complex cross-border litigation for UK and international clients
Our lawyers combine pragmatic, solution-focused advice with rigorous court advocacy, ensuring your interests are defended at every stage.
Cross-Border Debt Recovery in France
Foreign creditors may pursue debt recovery in France through:
- Enforcement of French judgments abroad
- European Small Claims and Order for Payment procedures (for EU debts)
- Multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies
Our team advises on the most effective approach, considering:
- Debtor location and assets
- Applicable contractual and cross-border agreements
- French legal time limits and penalties
Time Limits and Penalties in French Debt Law
Debts in France can typically be pursued for five to ten years, depending on their nature. Non-compliance by debtors may result in:
- Interest and late payment charges
- Legal action and court proceedings
- Asset seizure, including bank accounts and property
- Enforcement via bailiffs and bankruptcy proceedings
- Negative impact on creditworthiness
Our lawyers ensure creditors navigate these processes efficiently, maximising recovery while mitigating risk.
What Our Clients Say
Why Choose Giambrone & Partners?
With years of experience in French debt recovery and litigation, Giambrone & Partners is a leading law firm trusted by domestic and international clients. Our award-winning, multilingual lawyers provide clear, practical, and results-oriented guidance throughout every stage of the recovery process.
We aim to provide every client with:
- The comfort of speaking with a lawyer in their own language
- Expert advice on debt collection, commercial disputes, and financial fraud
- Personalised, results-driven support from initial recovery attempts to enforcement
We combine the convenience of offices in Lyon, Paris, and the UK with deep knowledge of French law, making us the ideal partner for both domestic and cross-border debt recovery. Known for our pragmatic approach, transparency, and tenacious representation, our team ensures your financial claims are handled efficiently and securely.
Contact us today for tailored, multilingual advice and take the first step towards protecting your financial interests in France with confidence.
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Lyon Office
41 Cours De La Liberte
Lyon
69003
France
+33 481 061 385
Paris Office
Giambrone & Partners
9 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr
Paris
75017
France
+33 481 061 385
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