Sébastien Perrin
Lead Analyst
4 years in the field
Business
Clear legal guidance for contracts, disputes and transactions
Legal documents rarely read the way they should — dense, conditional, and full of terms that hide real obligations. Loorbitnis translates contracts, disputes and business transactions into plain language so private individuals and small business owners in France can make decisions with confidence. Understand what you are signing, what a dispute really involves, and what to check before money changes hands.
Business
How to read a contract before you sign
A plain-language guide to reading contracts: key sections, common terms and what to check before you commit to an agreement.
Practical resources you can use straight away
Beyond the guides, we provide focused tools that help you prepare and check your own documents. These are meant to save you time and make any conversation with a professional more productive. Use them before signing, before a meeting, or when a dispute first appears.
- A pre-signing contract checklist covering the clauses that matter most
- A plain-language glossary of common contract and legal terms
- A transaction due-diligence list for small business deals
- A consultation preparation sheet to organise your documents and questions
- A breach-of-contract first-steps guide for when things go wrong
Guides that answer the questions before you ask them
Each guide takes a common legal situation and breaks it into steps you can follow without a law degree. From reading a contract before you sign to understanding how disputes usually get resolved, they give you the vocabulary and confidence to act. Start with the guide closest to your situation and work outward from there.
How to read a contract before you sign
A plain-language guide to reading contracts: key sections, common terms and what to check before you commit to an agreement.
Common contract clauses explained simply
Understand the most common contract clauses, from termination to liability, in clear language so you know what you're agreeing to.
How business disputes are usually resolved
An overview of how contract and business disputes are typically resolved, from negotiation to mediation and litigation.
What to check in a small business transaction
Key points to review during a small business transaction, from due diligence to agreements, explained in plain language.
Breach of contract: the basics explained
What counts as a breach of contract, what your options are and how these situations are commonly handled, in clear terms.
How to prepare for a legal consultation
Practical steps to prepare for a legal consultation about a contract, dispute or transaction so you get useful answers.
By the numbers
A short summary of how the team has grown and what clients rely on us for.
Who is behind Loorbitnis
Loorbitnis is an editorial project focused on making everyday legal matters understandable for people without legal training. Our content is written and reviewed with attention to how contracts, disputes and transactions work in the French context, and we deliberately avoid jargon and false certainty. We explain general principles and typical outcomes so you can prepare — not to replace tailored advice from a qualified professional on your specific case. Where a situation carries real risk, we say so plainly and point you toward a consultation.
Does Loorbitnis provide legal representation?
We provide guidance and explanation to help you understand your situation and prepare. For representation or advice specific to your case, we connect you with a consultation where your circumstances can be reviewed directly.
Is this suitable for small business owners as well as private individuals?
Yes. Our material is written for both. Private clients often deal with rental, service or purchase contracts, while owners face commercial agreements, transfers and disputes — we cover the questions common to both groups.
I've already signed a contract I don't fully understand. Can you still help?
Yes. Understanding your existing obligations and the practical consequences of a signed agreement is one of the most common reasons people come to us. A consultation can clarify where you stand and what options remain.
How do you keep the explanations easy to understand?
We translate legal terms into everyday language, focus on the clauses and steps that actually affect you, and use concrete examples rather than abstract theory. When something is genuinely complex, we explain why it matters.
What should I have ready before requesting a consultation?
Ideally the relevant document, a short summary of what happened, any deadlines involved, and the outcome you are hoping for. Our consultation preparation resource walks you through exactly what to gather.
Do you handle disputes that have already started?
Yes. We explain how disputes are typically resolved — from negotiation to formal proceedings — and help you understand the realistic paths forward. A consultation can then address the specifics of your dispute.
How we help you make sense of the legal side
Most people don't need a lecture on legal theory — they need to understand one contract, one disagreement, or one deal in front of them right now. We focus on the practical questions that come up when you sign, negotiate or fall out with the other side. Our guidance is designed to give you clarity before you commit and support when things go wrong.
- Reviewing contracts clause by clause so you know your obligations before you sign
- Explaining what a dispute means in practice and the realistic ways it can end
- Checking the key risks in a small business purchase, sale or partnership
- Helping you gather the right documents and questions before a consultation
- Flagging the clauses most likely to cost you money later
Partners and clients
Who you will work with
A small, senior team — you speak to the same people from the first call to the final handover.
Thibault Lefèvre
Founder & Managing Director
4 years in the field
Sophie Dubois
Customer Success Manager
21 years in the field
Manon Marchand
Head of Partnerships
8 years in the field
Get clarity on your contract, dispute or transaction
Whether you are about to sign, in the middle of a disagreement, or preparing a deal, a focused conversation can save you time and cost. Bring your situation and we'll help you understand your options.