The Firm
The firm
A firm dedicated to
international enforcement in France
Specializing exclusively in the enforcement of foreign decisions and international arbitral awards in France, the firm develops tailored enforcement strategies, notably through asset seizure, in complex international contexts. It assists a French and international clientele — companies, investors, institutions, and States — in high-stakes cases.
The firm adopts a rigorous, confidential, and efficient approach to handling cases often marked by significant financial and strategic stakes. Each case benefits from personalized support, designed according to the client’s specific objectives.
Maître David Motte-Suraniti
A dedicated practice
The firm is led by Maître David MOTTE-SURANITI, an attorney specializing in the enforcement of foreign decisions and arbitral awards, as well as asset seizure in France, since 2007. He has developed a practice dedicated to these disputes, acting both as claimant and defendant, within international contexts.
Maître David MOTTE-SURANITI holds a certificate of specialization in International and European Union Law, with a specific qualification in the exequatur of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, issued by the National Bar Council, demonstrating in-depth technical expertise in this field.
A strategic approach
The firm possesses dual expertise, intervening both as claimant to obtain the enforcement of decisions, and as defendant to challenge exequatur or enforcement measures. This approach enables it to anticipate opposing actions, identify points of vulnerability, and define tailored strategies.
Beyond procedures, the firm adopts a comprehensive strategic approach to enforcement, notably aiming at identifying assets, implementing protective measures, organizing seizures, and coordinating internationally. Exequatur constitutes a step, while the ultimate objective remains the effective enforcement of decisions, through strategies adapted to each situation.
An international practice
The firm handles cases involving numerous jurisdictions, including :
It also assists clients in intra-European enforcement proceedings.
These cases require a rigorous approach, international coordination, and an understanding of foreign legal systems.
The firm regularly handles complex cases involving significant international claims, sophisticated legal structures, debtors organizing their insolvency, as well as foreign States and public entities. Its experience, particularly in proceedings involving Libya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo, as well as numerous cases with the United States, illustrates its ability to act in sensitive, high-stakes contexts.
Do you wish to initiate enforcement proceedings in France or analyze the possibilities for asset seizure?
The firm assists you in defining and implementing a tailored strategy.