Recovery & commercial
Commercial litigation in Luxembourg
Commercial litigation covers disputes between businesses: non-performance or breach of contract, unfair competition, liability, unpaid debts and disputes between partners or shareholders. The firm assesses your prospects, favours the most effective solution and represents you before the Luxembourg commercial courts.
A commercial dispute threatens cash flow and operations. The right decision depends on a clear-eyed assessment of the prospects and of the cost/benefit ratio before acting.
Cerno Law Firm thinks in terms of business risk: firm negotiation where it serves your interests, structured proceedings where they are required.
The need
A partner fails to perform, terminates abruptly, or brings a dispute against you.
Acting without a strategy or an assessment of the prospects is expensive.
The risk
Poorly gathered evidence, limitation periods, an unsuitable procedure, operations being blocked.
A strong case poorly handled can still be lost.
How we help
Assessment of the prospects, procedural strategy, protective measures and representation before the district court (commercial matters).
Pursuit of a negotiated outcome where it is more advantageous.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Have an abrupt termination of an established relationship sanctioned.
- Bring an action for unfair competition or free-riding.
- Obtain the performance or the termination of a contract.
- Defend the company in a dispute with a supplier or customer.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • Contracts, correspondence and evidence of the dispute
- • Chronology of the facts
- • Accounting records where relevant
Deliverables
- • Assessment of the prospects and strategy
- • Procedural documents and representation
- • Protective measures where appropriate
Indicative timing
Variable depending on the court and the complexity; a provisional timetable is provided as soon as the matter is taken on.
Fees tailored to the matter
Fixed fee per phase or hourly rate, announced in advance.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears a commercial dispute in Luxembourg?
Disputes between traders fall in principle to the commercial chamber of the district court. The firm identifies the competent court and procedure.
Can a trial be avoided?
Often yes: a formal notice, negotiation or mediation frequently make it possible to resolve the dispute faster and at lower cost.
How is an abrupt termination sanctioned?
By demonstrating the existence of an established relationship and the absence of sufficient notice; the firm gathers the evidence and quantifies the loss.
Let’s talk about your matter
Describe your situation: you receive an initial analysis and a transparent quote, with no obligation. One dedicated lawyer, from start to finish.