Dispute resolution | BONNIER SAINT-FÉLIX Avocats

Negotiate, act, convince.

We intervene for all commercial, civil, social or corporate disputes in which our clients are confronted with, at every stage: risk prevention, negotiations and amicable settlements, alternative dispute resolution methods, initiation of proceedings, development of a robust defense strategy, and enforcement of judgments for the recovery of awards obtained.

In an economic environment where each dispute can become a sensitive subject for your governance, reputation or valuation, our role is not limited to that of a lawyer. Together with you, we build an amicable or contentious resolution strategy aligned with your objectives and the preservation of your interests.
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A results-driven culture: each case is treated as a major challenge. We reject standardized approaches. We deploy focused, experienced teams capable of combining legal expertise, procedural agility and economic insight.

In hearings or negotiations, our role is to convince, not just to plead.

Areas of Practice:

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Crisis Management & Pre-Litigation

We act at an early stage and prioritise amicable approaches to avoid litigation or limit its impact: risk and success assessment audits, strategy definition, confidential negotiations, settlement agreements, judicial or contractual mediation, and amicable settlement hearings (ARA).

Contractual and Commercial Litigation

Breach of contract, contractual or tort liability, sudden termination of established commercial relationships, unfair competition, and disputes between partners or suppliers: we assist our clients in all types of commercial disputes before civil and commercial courts.

Shareholder Disputes & Corporate Governance

Shareholder conflicts, post-acquisition disputes, and directors’ liability: we act in litigation involving corporate governance bodies or a company’s capital structure.

High-Stakes Employment and Labour Litigation

We represent our clients in complex employment law disputes, particularly those involving unfair termination or employer liability issues.

We assist in individual and collective disputes before civil, criminal, and administrative courts (Labour Court / Conseil de prud’hommes, Judicial Court, Administrative Court, Court of Appeal).

Intellectual Property Litigation

We represent and assist our clients in pre-litigation and litigation matters relating to intellectual property law, including opposition proceedings before the French authorities (INPI) or the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), actions for invalidity, revocation, or ownership claims, as well as seizure proceedings, infringement actions, and unfair competition claims.

Real Estate Litigation

We defend our clients’ interests in real estate disputes, including residential leases, unlawful occupation, commercial and professional leases, co-ownership matters, real estate promises and sales, neighbour disputes, and liability of real estate professionals, before civil courts (Judge for the Protection of Litigations, Judicial Court, Court of Appeal) as well as administrative courts, including proceedings to overcome or obtain compensation for delays or refusals in granting police assistance for eviction.

GDPR & Domain Names

We represent our clients in disputes relating to breaches of applicable data protection regulations before civil and administrative courts, and in particular before the CNIL.

We also defend our clients’ rights in domain name disputes (UDRP, SYRELI, and court proceedings).

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Urgent Proceedings

We handle urgent proceedings (summary proceedings, seizures, injunctions) as well as the enforcement of court decisions.

Protective Measures, Enforcement Proceedings & Strategic Debt Recovery

Obtaining a favourable judgment is only one step. Enforcing it is another. We implement effective strategies to secure your claims, trace assets, and ensure their seizure, both in France and abroad. We act swiftly and discreetly to turn your court decisions into tangible results.