By Yasmine EDDAM
28 April 2025
When a company is experiencing significant financial difficulties, the prospect of receivership or liquidation proceedings may become a reality. Even before such proceedings are officially opened by the court, a critical and often little-known phase begins: the suspect period. This period is not insignificant. Decisions taken, contracts signed and payments made during this period may be called into question at a later date, with sometimes serious consequences for the company and its partners. It is therefore vital for all managers, as well as creditors and co-contractors, to understand what the suspect period is, how it is determined, which acts are particularly targeted and why their possible annulment is a major issue. This article provides an overview of this key concept. What is the suspect period? Imagine a delicate period of time, just before the courts formally intervene in the affairs of a company, when...
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