Security Rights - Machinery & Heavy Equipment - Movable Property

Legal recording of rights, obligations, and security interests in the financing, leasing, or transfer of machinery and heavy equipment.

A security rights structure governs how credit, retention rights, pledge rights, or other security interests are legally documented, how repayments and risks are coordinated, and how these securities are legally enforceable.

This arrangement covers, among other things:

  • Recording of security rights such as retention rights, pledge rights, or mortgage rights on machinery and equipment.
  • Procedures for ownership transfer or use in financed or leased machines.
  • Risk allocation and liability during the period the security rights are in effect.
  • Procedures in case of default, contract breach, or formal notice.
  • Verification and control of machine or equipment documentation, registration, and encumbrances.
  • Administrative obligations for registration of security rights with competent authorities.

We prepare tailored documentation adapted to:

  • We prepare tailored documentation adapted to:
  • Private or commercial financing, leasing, or security arrangements for machinery and equipment.
  • New or used machinery and heavy equipment, including construction equipment and industrial installations.
  • Situations involving multiple financiers or complex security structures.
  • International sales, leasing, or cross-border security rights.
  • Linking with existing contracts, ownership transfers, and financial structures.

The security structure is legally established so that all rights, obligations, and priorities are clear, enforceable, and consistent within the entire contractual and commercial context.

Scope of documentation

The engagement may include, among other things:

  • Recording of security rights, payment terms, and guarantees.
  • Procedures for ownership transfer, leasing, or use of machinery and equipment.
  • Provisions regarding risk allocation and liability.
  • Procedures in case of default, formal notice, or contract breach.
  • Administrative registration of security rights with competent authorities.
  • Linking with existing contracts, leasing, or financing structures.

Each agreement is legally reviewed in advance to prevent interpretation differences, liability risks, and disputes concerning security rights on machinery and heavy equipment.