SARIPA SERIES | Gideon Slabbert | Why Flexibility from Landlords is Crucial in Business Rescue

In this episode of the SARIPA Podcast Series, host John Jack interviews Gideon Slabbert, Director at Corporate Business Rescue, on navigating the complexities of business rescue, with a particular focus on real estate implications and landlord negotiations. Gideon explains how business rescue practitioners collaborate with landlords to manage rental agreements and utilities during a distressed period. He shares practical insights from his experience working on major rescue cases, including strategies for renegotiating lease terms and balancing the needs of various stakeholders to keep businesses afloat. “If you don’t have a lease agreement and a meeting of minds, you’re not going to succeed,” — Gideon Slabbert, Director at Corporate Business Rescue.