Transfer of shares in predominantly real estate companies: a new formality under penalty of nullity since June 27, 2026

The transfer of shares in a predominantly real estate company has been subject to new mandatory formalities since June 27, 2026. When it falls within the scope of Article 1865-1 of the Commercial Code...

Electricity meter fraud and reconstructed consumption figures: how to contest a claim from Enedis, EDF or Engie?

  Disputes related to electricity meter fraud, under-metering, and allegedly evaded electricity consumption appear to be on the rise. For a company, contesting a claim...

Commercial leases: what the simplification law of May 26, 2026 changes in concrete terms for landlords and tenants

The 2026 reform of commercial leases, stemming from the law of May 26, 2026, modifies several essential mechanisms of the commercial lease statute, for both landlords and tenants. Key points: Right of...

Electronic invoicing and assignment of receivables: from legal assignability to "digital financeability".

The widespread adoption of electronic invoicing does not change the legal rules governing the assignment of receivables. However, it could transform the practical conditions. When a receivable is assigned while the corresponding invoice continues its digital lifecycle, the claimant is no longer...

Does approving an electronic invoice constitute an acknowledgment of debt?

With the widespread adoption of electronic invoicing, the question of the link between electronic invoices and acknowledgments of debt is taking on new importance for businesses. Starting with the general...

Private labeling: a legal structure designed to build trust

Faced with the proliferation of labels, private labels offer companies a tool for differentiation and building trust. However, their creation requires defining a credible standard, control procedures, and a sufficiently robust legal framework.