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Arst Avocats has created this mini-series to give you an inside look at insolvency proceedings. By Morgan Jamet, Partner Attorney — Insolvency Law Published on August 22, 2026 “We’re filing for bankruptcy.” The phrase is on everyone’s lips, even hers, even though she….

Arst Avocats designed this mini-series to give you an inside look at a court-ordered reorganization procedure. By Morgan Jamet, Partner Attorney — Insolvency Law Published on August 22, 2026 It's past 7 p.m. when the screen lights up. Marc waited until his last employees had left to...

Since June 27, 2026, the transfer of shares in a predominantly real estate company is subject to new mandatory formalities. When it falls within the scope of Article 1865-1 of the French Civil Code, it must, under penalty of nullity, be evidenced by an authentic instrument, by an instrument countersigned by a lawyer, or...

Disputes related to electricity meter fraud, under-metering, and allegedly evaded electricity consumption appear to be on the rise. For a company, contesting an Enedis claim, however, requires distinguishing between the observation of an anomaly and proof of actual consumption.

  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 point: Right of first refusal: the law clarifies what constitutes "premises for commercial or artisanal use" for...

Introduction: The Purpose of a Shareholders' Agreement in Franchising A conflict between the partners of a franchised company can destabilize a point of sale as surely as a breach of the franchise agreement. The franchisor therefore has a vested interest in ensuring that this risk has been anticipated. But how far can this go...?.