► Full Reference : Ph. Pétel, Procédures collectives (Insolvency Proceedings), 1st ed. 1996 – 12th ed., 2026, Dalloz, “Cours Dalloz-Série Droit privé” Series, 277 p.
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► General presentation of the book (written in French) :
The 12th edition of this reference textbook, one of whose many merits is its controlled length (277 airy, easy-to-read pages), presents this very technical subject by distinguishing first the opening of insolvency proceedings and then describing their course.
Once considered shameful under the name of « bankruptcy law », the law of « insolvency proceedings » (procédures collectives) has been, since 1967, a law protecting the enterprise, aimed at preventing its difficulties, at its safeguard and its recovery, its liquidation and its sale being only the last resort.
This concern has been further strengthened by the influence of economic theory.
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📚In the same collection, see the Courses directly related to it :
🕴️V. Magnier, 📕Droit des sociétés (Company Law)
🕴️J.-B. Seube, 📕Droit des sûretés (Law of Security Interests)
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