Business lawyer in Montpellier: contracts, litigation, companies

Yes. Advice, contract drafting and negotiation are not limited by bar boundaries; the firm handles its matters in Montpellier from start to finish.

Before the commercial court as before the judicial court of Montpellier, where the law requires representation by a locally registered lawyer, the firm arranges this with a colleague from the local jurisdiction: you keep your lawyer for strategy, drafting and the hearing.

The firm, based on rue Margueritte in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, acts for company directors, traders and businesses in Montpellier.

In order: a reminder, a formal notice from a lawyer, then the route suited to the case: a payment order, an urgent application for an interim payment where the debt is not seriously disputable (Article 873 of the Code of Civil Procedure), or a writ of summons on the merits.

Commercial obligations are subject to a five-year limitation period (Article L. 110-4 of the Commercial Code): the older the debt, the weaker it becomes.

The firm quantifies the debt, interest and costs, and chooses the procedure that delivers the fastest return.

The time limits. The lease runs for a minimum of nine years (Article L. 145-4); it ends only by notice to quit given six months in advance by extrajudicial document or by a request for renewal (Article L. 145-9).

All actions under the statute are subject to a two-year limitation period (Article L. 145-60): a contestable notice to quit, a claim for eviction compensation or an uncapping of the rent can never be left until "later".

The firm audits the lease, calculates the deadlines and secures notices to quit and renewals, for landlords and commercial tenants alike.

Save for exceptions provided by law, refusal of renewal gives rise to eviction compensation: it compensates the commercial tenant's loss and includes in particular the market value of the business (Article L. 145-14 of the Commercial Code).

The action is subject to a two-year limitation period: the date of the notice to quit governs the whole timetable.

The firm quantifies the compensation, covering the value of the business and removal and relocation costs, and negotiates or litigates it.

Disputes between traders and disputes involving commercial companies: the commercial court of Montpellier, 9 rue de Tarragone, 34000 Montpellier — telephone 04 67 60 80 88 (Article L. 721-3 of the French Commercial Code).

Disputes over the commercial lease statute fall mainly to the judicial court of Montpellier, place Pierre Flotte, 34000 Montpellier — telephone 04 67 12 60 00.

Appeals go to the court of appeal of Montpellier, 1 rue du Maréchal Foch, 34000 Montpellier, within one month.

Through negotiation first: share transfer, buy-back, settlement agreement. Most crises are resolved by an agreement with agreed figures.

Failing agreement on the price of the shares, an expert sets it, appointed by the parties or by the president of the court (Article 1843-4 of the Civil Code).

The firm also argues cases of abuse of majority rights, removals and, when the situation requires it, dissolution, while protecting the working business first.

Yes, under strict conditions: since the 2025 reform, actions for nullity of the company or of corporate decisions are subject to a two-year limitation period (Article 1844-14 of the Civil Code).

Irregularity is assessed against the law and the articles of association: notice of the meeting, quorum, majority, abuse.

The firm analyses the minutes and articles of association, and weighs nullity, liability and negotiation against one another.

Terminating an established commercial relationship without sufficient written notice engages the liability of the party who ends it; the loss is calculated on the margin lost during the notice period that should have been given.

The evidence is built up: length of the relationship, turnover, economic dependence, written exchanges.

The firm assesses the notice that was due, quantifies the loss and negotiates or issues proceedings, often both.

Apply to the president in urgent application proceedings: an interim payment where the debt is not seriously disputable, protective measures or restoration to prevent imminent damage or to put an end to a manifestly unlawful disturbance (Article 873 of the Code of Civil Procedure).

A termination clause in a commercial lease is decided within one month after a formal demand to pay (Article L. 145-41): responsiveness makes the difference.

In an emergency, call directly: the first consultation serves to secure the position, then to build the case.

Fees are set out in a written agreement, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law of 31 December 1971: before committing, the client knows what the assignment covers and what it costs.

The firm favours fixed fees by stage: consultation and strategy, formal notice, proceedings on the merits or by urgent application, appeal, and a result-based fee in debt recovery where appropriate.

A quote is prepared after the situation has been reviewed. First conversation on +33 6 46 60 58 22.