B2B debt recovery services in France and internationally
B2B debt recovery in France and internationally
We assist companies with B2B debt recovery where unpaid receivables involve financial, strategic or contentious stakes. Unpaid invoices between professionals, commercial claims, disputed matters, multi-party situations or international receivables: our method follows a structured recovery process, from amicable recovery to pre-litigation, then to judicial recovery and enforcement where this becomes necessary.
Before taking action
Estimate the indicative amount of an updated B2B claim: unpaid principal, late-payment penalties, statutory recovery indemnity and internal time mobilised.
A structured approach before any action
A significant B2B receivable often requires more than a standard payment reminder. Before taking action, the quality of the documents, chronology of exchanges, payment terms, potential disputes, apparent debtor solvency and the actual value of proceedings must be reviewed.
High-stakes matters
Disputed claim, silent debtor, unpaid intellectual service, international dimension or opposition to a payment order: some matters require a strategic review before any action.
Debtor warning signs
Broken payment promise, repeated silence, late dispute, partial payment or apparent difficulty: these signs should be identified before the claim becomes blocked.
B2B debt assessment
Before pursuing a debtor, it is useful to estimate the real cost of the unpaid claim and verify the economic rationale of recovery action.
A claim that is difficult to enforce
- Documents scattered across invoices, quotations, exchanges and reminders.
- Silent or delaying debtor, or a dispute that has not been clearly framed.
- Unstabilised statement of account: principal, deposits, penalties and ancillary sums.
- No clear strategy between reminder, formal notice or further action.
A clear, prioritised and well-supported case
- Chronology rebuilt and key documents identified.
- Statement of account clarified and consistent with the available evidence.
- Dispute risks, apparent solvency and debtor warning signs qualified.
- Recovery strategy defined: reinforced amicable recovery, pre-litigation or judicial coordination.
Submit a B2B debt recovery matter
Submit your case for an initial confidential review or book a 20-minute confidential consultation.
Initial feedback is generally provided within 24 to 48 business hours, depending on the complexity of the case and the documents submitted.
Strategic amicable B2B recovery
Structured reminders, formal notice, controlled negotiation and monitoring of commitments. The objective is to seek a realistic payment resolution without unnecessary escalation where the circumstances allow it.
Pre-litigation
Evidence review, admissibility assessment, structured formal notice, settlement or judicial assessment, and preparation of a case ready for action.
Judicial recovery and enforcement
Payment order where relevant, proceedings on the merits where necessary, possible opposition, enforceable title and monitoring of enforcement measures where the case allows it.
Accounts receivable advisory and unpaid invoice prevention
Securing cash flow starts upstream. The firm assists executives, finance departments and administrative teams in auditing, structuring and improving their accounts receivable processes.
- Operational audit: diagnosis of invoicing, reminders and client follow-up processes.
- Contractual practices: improvement of payment terms, internal validation circuits and documentary safeguards.
- Solvency analysis: assessment of professional clients and assistance in prioritising B2B risks.
- Monitoring indicators: dashboards, internal alerts and management tools.
Administrative support and internal B2C structuring
LEGATUM & PARTNERS does not carry out direct recovery against private individuals. For companies dealing with private customers, our intervention is limited to advisory support, internal organisation, tools, procedures and structuring of the internal recovery department.
- Internal structuring: organisation of the internal B2C recovery unit or department.
- Coordination tools: internal procedures, document templates, tracking dashboards and validation circuits.
- Training: support for teams on administrative receivables follow-up methods.
- Recruitment: assistance in defining needs and selecting specialised accounts receivable profiles.
How we work
In high-stakes matters, the difference lies in evidence coherence, timing and the ability to reach enforcement.
- Strategic audit: documents, chronology, statement of account, payment terms and risk areas.
- Amicable recovery strategy: targeted reminders, calibrated pressure, controlled communication and a settlement protocol where relevant.
- Pre-litigation: structured formal notice, evidentiary consolidation and procedural preparation.
- Judicial route: selection of the appropriate route, payment order or proceedings on the merits, anticipation of opposition.
- Enforcement: coordination with the necessary stakeholders for useful measures where the case allows it.
What is required to start
- Invoices, contract, signed quote and payment terms
- Key exchanges, reminders and existing formal notice if any
- Updated statement: principal, instalments, penalties if provided for
Handled situations
We act on high-stakes commercial B2B receivables in France and internationally, where a simple reminder is no longer sufficient.
Disputed B2B case
Blocked receivable involving a dispute, multiple exchanges and weakened leverage. Evidence structuring and regaining control of the recovery process.
Multi-party unpaid claim
A case involving several stakeholders, dispersed documents and complex contractual issues. Coordination through a single recovery strategy.
International receivable
Debtor outside France, constrained timetable and documentary framework to secure. Strategic coordination and case-specific handling.
High-risk debtor
Broken payment promises, silence, late dispute or internal redirection. Prompt assessment of warning signs and available recovery options.
Our sector expertise
LEGATUM & PARTNERS acts in sectors where evidence, technical context and commercial relationships require a structured recovery approach.
Industry and chemicals
Technical claims, supplier invoices, specialised services, commercial contracts and sensitive B2B relationships.
Tech, SaaS and services
Subscriptions, integration, consulting, digital services, maintenance, licences and professional services contracts.
Import-export and international
Cross-border claims, foreign debtors, language barriers, documentary coordination and recovery strategy.
France and international
For cross-border cases, we provide a single point of coordination and engage the necessary partners according to the country, the available evidence and the appropriate recovery route.
Coordination
Planning, timetable, priorities and evidence checkpoints.
Documents
Documentary structuring and usable preparation.
Recovery route
Amicable or judicial route according to the value of the case, the available documents and the debtor’s behaviour.
FAQ
Do you work across all industries?
Yes. The criterion is not the industry itself, but the stakes of the case: complexity, dispute, evidence, governance, amount or enforcement.
When should a company move from amicable recovery to judicial action?
When the amicable phase no longer produces useful progress, the evidence is structured and procedural leverage becomes necessary.
What is B2B debt recovery?
B2B debt recovery concerns unpaid debts between professionals: commercial invoices, service contracts, supplier agreements, outstanding balances or claims arising from a business relationship.
Do you handle small isolated invoices?
We primarily act on high-stakes B2B matters: significant amount, complexity, dispute, multiple stakeholders or international dimension.
Do you handle international receivables?
Yes, subject to a preliminary review of the documents, the country involved, the nature of the claim, the apparent solvency of the debtor and the required partners.
Do you carry out direct recovery against private individuals?
No. LEGATUM & PARTNERS does not carry out direct recovery against private individuals. For B2C companies, the firm may provide advisory support, internal organisation, procedures, coordination tools, training and assistance in structuring the recovery department.
Discuss your case
Confidential. Clear initial assessment. A recovery strategy based on the available evidence.