Taking over a company in receivership or liquidation: how to successfully complete a takeover at auction?
Taking over a struggling company as part of a sale plan can allow you to acquire a business, assets, contracts and a team without, in principle, taking over the entire past...
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...
Should the franchisor require a shareholders' agreement within the franchised companies?
Introduction: The rationale for a franchise partnership agreement. A conflict between partners in a franchise company can destabilize a point of sale just as surely as a breach of contract...
Creating a restaurant franchise network: 9 mistakes to avoid
A restaurant is doing well, revenue is increasing, and the concept is finding its audience. At this stage, many operators wonder if their establishment is ready to become a restaurant...
Interview with Romain Picard, young partner at the law firm Arst Avocats specializing in Corporate / M&A
Today we welcome Romain Picard, a young partner at the law firm Arst Avocats, who explains his reasons for joining the firm and tells us about his projects regarding...
The universal transfer of assets transfers the capacity to sue and be sued from the absorbed company to the absorbing company
Two recent rulings by the Court of Cassation have served as a reminder of a fundamental principle regarding the universal transfer of assets, which occurs even after a dissolution without liquidation (Article 18...