Judicial recovery: enforcing your rights, from court to enforcement.
When the amicable stage fails, we bring the proceedings provided for by the OHADA Uniform Act on debt recovery and enforcement, through a network of lawyers and bailiffs in every country.
The proceedings we handle
Payment order
A fast-track procedure for a certain, liquidated and due debt arising from a contract, a bill of exchange or a bounced cheque.
Protective measures
Protective attachment authorised by the judge to stop the debtor from making themselves insolvent.
Garnishment
Freezing and assignment of sums held by a third party, notably the debtor's bank accounts.
Seizure and sale
Seizure and sale of the debtor's movable assets, with you paid from the proceeds.
Real-estate seizure
Enforcement against real estate or mortgage security, for large claims.
Hearing follow-up
We coordinate lawyers and bailiffs and post a report after each step in your portal.
Special situations
Beyond payment orders, we adapt the procedure to the debtor's situation and the nature of your claim.
Insolvency proceedings
Debtor in judicial reorganisation or liquidation: we file your claim within the legal deadline after the opening judgment is published, and follow the proceedings through to distribution.
Ordinary action for payment
For a disputed claim, or one that does not meet the payment-order conditions: a summons before the competent court, or interim payment proceedings (référé-provision) where the obligation cannot seriously be disputed.
Order to deliver or return
A fast-track procedure to recover a specific movable asset, such as a vehicle or equipment under a lease or rental.
Wage attachment
Deductions from an individual debtor's salary, after a conciliation attempt before the competent court.
Enforcement in another country
Debtor or assets located in another state: recognition and enforcement (exequatur) of the judgment obtained, through our local correspondents.
Appeals
We defend your interests in objection, appeal or cassation proceedings before the CCJA, the OHADA Common Court of Justice and Arbitration.
How a payment-order procedure works
Your approval
Strategy agreed with you and advance on court costs paid.
Application
Filed with the registry of the competent court.
Service
The debtor has 15 days to file an objection.
Enforceable title
Enforcement order, or a hearing if the debtor objects.
Enforcement
Attachments, collection and payout of funds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does judicial recovery cost?
Success-based fees calculated on amounts actually recovered. The XAF/XOF 50,000 or USD 100 opening fee is charged only once per case, even if it moves from the amicable to the litigation stage.
Who pays court registry and bailiff fees?
You pay an advance for court registry and bailiff fees before proceedings begin. Every expense is documented in your client portal.
How long do proceedings take?
It depends on the court, the debtor's conduct and any appeals. Your case manager gives you an estimate as soon as the case is reviewed.
What if the debtor is insolvent?
We tell you as early as possible and provide the documents you need to account for the receivable.
My debtor is in reorganisation or liquidation: what should I do?
Contact us right away: the claim must be filed within a strict deadline or it may be barred. We check the published judgment and file the claim for you.
A debtor who has stopped responding?
We assess your chances in court free of charge.