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186 Private, an international French law firm

Practice area

Litigation

Strategy for French proceedings, enforcement and settlement

We represent and support international clients in disputes before French courts and during pre-action negotiations, urgent applications and enforcement steps.

For a UK client, the procedural sequence, evidential expectations and available remedies may feel unfamiliar. We provide a clear view of options, timetable, cost drivers and decision points.

Where a dispute spans jurisdictions, we coordinate with UK litigation teams and other advisers so the French workstream supports the wider strategy.

We regularly assist with

Civil and commercial proceedings in France

Contract, shareholder and corporate disputes

Urgent and interim applications

Debt recovery and enforcement

Pre-action assessment and settlement strategy

Coordination with UK proceedings and advisers

Our approach

We assess legal merits alongside evidence, timing, leverage and recoverability. The recommended route is explained in practical terms and reviewed as facts or settlement opportunities change.

Often relevant to: Companies, shareholders, directors, creditors and litigation teams.

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