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This series of articles aims to anticipate the key steps and prepare you for your meetings with your advisors. Attorney Sophie Petroussenko, specializing in business and real estate law, discusses the first four steps with us. To help you understand the ins and outs of the business transfer process, we

The transfer of a business is a particularly sensitive stage. Between the often high value of goodwill, the weight of taxation, and the challenges of operational continuity, the process can quickly become a true challenge for successors. Indeed, the transfer of a family business remains heavily taxed: in the event

In the hospitality and restaurant sectors, the success of a business often depends as much on the quality of the concept as on the solidity of the partnership. Whether opening a restaurant, taking over a family hotel, developing a chain, or welcoming a new investor, these projects involve strategic decisions,

In France, approximately one in ten tobacco outlets is subject to an acquisition annually, representing an estimated volume of 2,000 to 2,300 transactions per year. However, despite these encouraging figures, the tobacco retail sector currently faces several structural challenges. Indeed, there is a structural decline in tobacco sales, and consequently

Booking, Uber, delivery platforms, or central reservation systems… these players in the hospitality and catering industries have become indispensable. While they offer visibility and a steady stream of customers, they also impose a complex reality : strong economic dependence and a legal imbalance. I. How to Respond to a Potentially

Organizing the transfer of one’s estate, particularly one’s business, in the event of future death is not an easy task. However, it is an important step for the operator of a business or a commercial company. If it is not thought through by its leader, it can jeopardize the sustainability,

I. The main lever : securing the commercial lease (3/6/9 Lease) A commercial lease is the cornerstone of any business. Without it, nothing holds together. You sign a solid commercial lease with a consistent commercial rent and, above all, sufficient room for maneuver to develop the business. The main thing

Since November 5, 2014 (the Pinel Law), landlords can no longer pass on all expenses to their hotel, café, or restaurant tenants. What are the landlord’s obligations? When signing the lease, the landlord must first attach the mandatory diagnostic reports: the statement of natural and technological risks, the energy performance

The order to close a business is a decision issued by an administrative authority, such as the Minister of the Interior, the Prefect (or Police Prefect in Paris), or the Mayor. It is not a measure imposed by a judge, although legal sanctions are possible. Published on June 11, 2025

Buying or selling commercial property is a strategic operation that is often complex and risky from a financial, legal, and tax perspective. Several professionals may be involved: real estate agencies, notaries, and lawyers. Each of these professionals offers a different level of support. The choice of the appropriate agent will