Every business is exposed to unpaid invoices. A well-run recovery file often settles quickly; an abandoned file becomes a write-off. Cabinet Chevalier supports clients in the amicable and contested recovery of commercial and civil claims in Haiti — businesses, banks, landlords, and international creditors alike.
Before any contested proceeding, we assess the claim, the debtor's solvency, and the opportunity for negotiation. A professional demand letter signed by counsel often suffices to break the deadlock — at no procedural cost to the creditor. This phase also preserves the commercial relationship when it must continue.
When the amicable route fails, we initiate the appropriate procedure: payment orders for uncontested claims, or full litigation for contested ones. We systematically pair the procedure with conservatory measures (attachments on accounts and real property) to preserve the prospects of effective recovery.
A judgment is only worth its enforcement. We deploy every execution route: bank-account attachments, attachments on movable property, forced sale of real estate, judicial mortgages. For cross-border claims, we handle exequatur and cooperation with foreign jurisdictions.
It depends on debtor solvency and expected costs. In practice, contested recovery becomes worthwhile from a few thousand dollars if the debtor is solvent. Below that, a demand letter may suffice. We assess every file at no charge before commitment.
For an uncontested claim with a strong file, expect a few months to a payment order. A fully contested proceeding can take one to three years. Immediate conservatory attachments often accelerate settlement.
Insolvency radically changes the strategy. Rather than expensive litigation, we explore alternatives: tracing hidden assets, actions against directors in cases of abuse, negotiated payment schedules, or principled withdrawal if no prospect exists. Our role is to spare clients unnecessary cost.
Yes — either through exequatur of a Haitian judgment abroad or direct action in the debtor's country, depending on applicable treaties. We work with a network of international counsel for cross-border files.
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