The firm provides its clients with expertise in commercial and business leases when dealing with lessors or lessees, in both an amicable and litigation context. We are involved both as advisors (negotiation and drafting of instruments) and in litigation matters (procedures for eviction, rent fixing when renewing or revising leases, termination or rescission, payment of rents and charges, etc.). We are also involved with our clients, whether lessors or lessees, in connection with ‘off-plan’ building and lease transactions.
Expertise
- Negotiation and drafting of leases and lease assignments (leasehold right or business (fonds de commerce))
- Taxation of commercial leases, in partnership with the Tax practice group
- Follow-up of expiry dates of leases and assistance in connection with renewals
- Review of leases in connection with purchase or VDDs
- Lease-related litigation
Team
The commercial and business lease department is managed by two partners and an associate.
