Thomas Vidal

Holder of a Master 1 in Business and Corporate Law and a Certificate in Intellectual Property from the University of Bordeaux, and a Master 2 in Comparative International Business Law from the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole

Thomas Vidal, commercial litigation lawyer

Thomas Vidal is a commercial litigation lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar and an associate at ARST Avocats. He assists companies, executives, partners, and creditors in preventing and resolving their business disputes.

His practice combines litigation and business law consulting. He intervenes in particular in contractual disputes, debt collection procedures, conflicts between business partners, and cases involving companies in difficulty.

He also advises his clients on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating their commercial contracts. This dual expertise allows him to anticipate potential difficulties that may arise during contract execution and to effectively prepare for any potential legal proceedings.

Commercial litigation and business disputes

Thomas Vidal intervenes in disputes between companies, associates, clients, suppliers or economic partners.

His commercial litigation practice notably covers:

• the non-performance or defective performance of contracts;
• the early or abusive termination of a contractual relationship;
• unpaid invoices and debt collection;
• contractual or tortious liability;
• conflicts between partners;
• disputes relating to the provision of services or supplies;
• disputes arising from a transfer or a commercial transaction;
• precautionary measures and emergency procedures.

It intervenes as soon as the dispute arises in order to analyze its causes, economic stakes and available evidence.

He advises the client on the strategy to adopt: formal notice, negotiation, summary proceedings, substantive action or seeking a transactional solution.

This activity is part of ARST Avocats' practice of commercial and corporate litigation.

Legal proceedings and advocacy

Thomas Vidal represents his clients before civil and commercial courts.

He handles the various stages of the procedure:

• analysis of the facts and evidence;
• preparation of formal notices;
• drafting of assignments;
• drawing up conclusions;
• handling of procedural incidents;
• preparation of pleadings;
• representation at the hearing;
• monitoring the decision and its implementation.

He also intervenes in summary proceedings when an urgent measure, a provisional payment or the appointment of a judicial expert is necessary.

His advocacy work is based on a structured presentation of the facts, a precise analysis of the applicable rules, and an argument tailored to the objectives pursued by the client.

Debt collection

Thomas Vidal assists companies facing unpaid invoices or the non-fulfillment of a financial commitment.

After verifying the claim and the apparent solvency of the debtor, he determines the most appropriate course of action:

• reminder and formal notice;
• negotiation of a timetable;
• acknowledgment of debt;
• transactional protocol;
• request for an order to pay;
• interim relief;
• legal action on the merits;
• precautionary measure;
• execution of the decision obtained.

When collective proceedings are opened against the debtor, he assists the creditor in declaring his claim and preserving his rights.

Companies in difficulty and insolvency proceedings

Thomas Vidal advises companies, managers, creditors and business partners facing safeguard, receivership or liquidation proceedings.

It deals in particular with issues relating to:

• to the preparation for the opening of proceedings;
• to the status of current contracts;
• to the declarations and disputes of claims;
• to claims and demands for restitution;
• to unpaid debts prior to or subsequent to the opening judgment;
• to relations with the bodies of the procedure;
• to disputes arising during the collective procedure;
• to actions that may concern the liability of directors.

In this context, he works with the team dedicated to the prevention and treatment of difficulties.

This practice allows it to integrate the rules specific to collective procedures into the commercial litigation strategy.

Commercial contracts and business consulting

Thomas Vidal advises companies on drafting, negotiating and revising their contracts.

He is particularly involved in:

• service contracts;
• supply contracts;
• partnership agreements;
• distribution contracts;
• subcontracting agreements;
• confidentiality agreements;
• acknowledgments of debt;
• transactional protocols;
• the general terms and conditions of sale or purchase.

He ensures that the company's economic objectives are translated into clear and operational documentation. He pays particular attention to the obligations of the parties, payment terms, liability, guarantees, duration, and termination conditions.

It can also audit existing contracts to identify clauses that are imprecise, unbalanced or have become unsuitable for the evolution of the business.

This intervention complements the firm's activity in business contracts and distribution.

Pre-litigation and negotiation

Thomas Vidal intervenes before the start of proceedings when the business relationship can still be preserved or when a negotiated exit appears preferable.

He assists his clients in:

• the formalization of the shortcomings observed;
• preparing letters of complaint or formal notice;
• the analysis of the possibilities for suspending or terminating the contract;
• the conduct of negotiations;
• drafting settlement agreements;
• securing transactional protocols.

His experience in litigation allows him to assess the concessions that can be made in light of the legal risks and the real prospects of enforcement.

Commercial law and intellectual property

Thomas Vidal intervenes more broadly in issues relating to commercial law and the protection of company assets.

Holder of an intellectual property certificate, he can handle contractual or litigation aspects relating to trademarks, creations, know-how, confidentiality clauses and other intangible assets.

When the case requires specialized intervention, he works with the intellectual property team at ARST Avocats.

A practice combining advice and litigation

Thomas Vidal holds a Master 1 in Business and Corporate Law and a certificate in Intellectual Property from the University of Bordeaux. He also holds a Master 2 in International and Comparative Business Law from the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole.

This training allows him to understand the commercial, contractual and international dimensions of the cases he handles.

His experience in commercial litigation informs his consulting work: the difficulties encountered in court allow him to identify the risks that must be anticipated when drafting or executing a contract.

His LinkedIn professional profile also presents his activity in business law and commercial litigation within ARST Avocats.