Conference: “Commercial leases in times of crisis: best practices” – 10 September 2026, Lyon

Conference: “Commercial leases in times of crisis: best practices” – 10 September 2026, Lyon

In today’s uncertain economic climate, how can businesses safeguard their lease agreements, anticipate potential difficulties, and make the most of the new legal framework?

Our speakers, Julie Degenève (from our Business Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration team) and Marie-Alice Lafontaine (from our Restructuring & Insolvency team), will guide clients and contacts through the rules governing commercial leases by examining practical case studies and recent case law. They will also share the key steps to take in times of financial distress to secure contractual relationships, in light of the changes introduced by the 26 May 2026 reform.

The conference will take place on Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is intended for business leaders, finance directors and legal counsel seeking to better protect their commercial lease arrangements.

Agenda:

• Preventing disputes and anticipating financial difficulties: key lease provisions to address payment defaults.
• Responding to established financial distress: the opening of insolvency proceedings, best practices for both landlords and tenants, and common pitfalls to avoid.
• Negotiating effectively: using the lease as a strategic negotiation tool, the role of amicable settlements, and the importance of lease value within insolvency proceedings.

Conference for our clients and business partners.
For further information, please contact Géraldine Prost.