Firms To Watch: Real estate

ADVANT Altana‘s real estate practice is one of the founding members of ADVANT, a European law firm association launched in September 2021, which allows the team a pan-European reach; it is led by Amélie Pinçon .
Aramis has a newly established real estate team, owing to the January 2023 arrival of specialist in the field Emeline Peltier, who has a particularly notable reputation in complex transactions; she joined alongside her former team from Sekri Valentin Zerrouk.
The real estate team at Jeantet is led by Catherine Saint Geniest , who has a dual specialism in construction and real estate; the November 2022 arrival of partner Alexae Fournier-de-Faÿ , formerly of LPA-CGR avocats, is a positive development for the team.

Firms in the Spotlight Real estate

CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES

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Vivien & Associés

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Real estate in France

Clifford Chance

Head of the firm’s global real estate group François Bonteil leads the dedicated practice at Clifford Chance, noted for its host of ‘brilliant partners and lawyers’, alongside Alexandre Couturier. The team has a strong reputation for its ability to handle a broad range of real estate matters, which are frequently cross-border in nature, for such notable clients as Allianz Real Estate. Such work includes investments, sale and leaseback transactions, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, fund formations as well as acquisitions and disposals, the latter of which has been a particularly standout area in recent times, being that the team advised CNP Assurances on a portfolio of properties valued at €2.4bn. David Gérard is a particularly strong counsel in the team, noted for his ‘professional qualities’.

Practice head(s):

François Bonteil; Alexandre Couturier


Other key lawyers:

David Gérard; Karen Bortolotti; Louis-Antoine Frentz


Testimonials

‘Clifford Chance’s real estate practice features brilliant partners and lawyers. They know the market perfectly. Their work is always of high quality and meets the needs of their clients. From a billing point of view, they respect their commitments.’

‘I particularly recommend Alexandre Couturier and David Gérard for their relational and professional qualities. Always available and strong deal-makers.’

‘Alexandre Couturier is a very good negotiator.’

Key clients

AEW


Alderan


Allianz Real Estate


Arpent Capital


A|tream


Aviva Investors Real Estate


AXA IM


PineBridge| (formerly known as Benson Elliott)


BlackRock


Bouygues |Immobilier


Cale Street Partners


CDC |Investissement| |Immobilier


CNP Assurances


Colony Investment Management


Covivio


Crédit Suisse Asset Management


Cromwell European REIT


Deutsche Bank


DigitalBridge| (previously named Colony Capital)


DWS


Fortress


Gecina


Generali Real Estate


GIC


GLP


HSBC REIM


Ivanhoé| Cambridge


Kering


Klépierre


Maple Knoll Capital


Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investment


Natixis


O|reima


Partners Group


Patrizia


PGGM


Primonial| REIM


Proudreed


Richemont Luxury Group


Schroders


Swiss Life Asset Management


Total Energies


Union Investment Real Estate


Westbrook


Work highlights


  • Advised CNP Assurances on the legal aspects of the acquisition of a portfolio of more than 7,600 housing units of high environmental quality from CDC Habitat, valued at €2.4bn.
  • Advised Atream, a member of consortium with Fidera and Alcentra, on the recapitalization process of the Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Group.
  • Advised AXA IM Alts on its partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for the construction of the Triangle Tower in Paris.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

The team at De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, noted as ‘one of the major players in French real estate’ is co-led by Emmanuel Fatôme and Paul Talbourdet and highly experienced in assisting real estate and insurance companies, financing and investment funds and credit institutions. It supports its clients in the full-range of work in this area, predominantly domestically, including high-value real estate sale and purchase transactions, the setting up of property funds and real estate financing matters; the specialist team is ably supported by both tax and M&A specialists across the firm to ensure its clients receive a well-rounded service from relevant experts. Notable team changes in 2022 include the departure of counsel Anne Richier to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner , and the appointment of three real estate specialists to partner, being Nicolas Bricaire, Marie-Caroline Fauchille, who has a particular strength in commercial leases and development work, and Grégoire Balland. Yannick Le Gall is worthy of note also.

Practice head(s):

Emmanuel Fatome; Paul Talbourdet


Other key lawyers:

Yannick Le Gall; Pierre Gebarowski; Katia Belhiteche; Grégoire Balland; Marie-Caroline Fauchille; Nicolas Bricaire


Testimonials

‘The Depardieu firm is one of the major players in French real estate law.’

‘A high-level of expertise alongside a very business-like approach to files in the team, which has multidisciplinary specialisms across the team in relation to real estate-related topics. The team has a good understanding of their clients’ business. Emmanuel Fatome has a great knowledge of real estate, particularly in the hotel industry.’

‘The best team in real estate financing on the market. Very technically competent, responsive, with an unparalleled talent for negotiations, an irreproachable sense of service and excellent fees.’

‘An ultra-experienced team in French real estate, at the heart of market practices in transactions as well as in financing, in particular in complicated deals, including share deals, platforms, and corporate. They are the fine flower of advice in France; sophisticated and hard-working.’

‘Availability and responsiveness is key in the team, which is experienced on the main real estate subjects, being leases, completed sales and VEFA. The team also has the ability to capture and collaborate with the firm’s other teams of experts.’

‘Paul Talbourdet has great experience and availability, whilst Marie-Caroline Fauchille is very responsive and has a fighting spirit in her cases.’

‘There is high availability within the team, a great quality of advice delivered, and a considered expertise on our business and understanding of our constraints.’

‘Pierre Gebarowski is a great professional, who is very competent, has very good interpersonal skills, and communication skills (including in English).’

Key clients

AAREAL BANK AG


ACCOR INVEST


ALLIANZ


ALTAREA


AMUNDI IMMOBILIER


APSYS


AXA IM


BATIPART


BLACKSTONE


BNP PARIBAS


BRED


CALE STREET PARTNERS LLP


CARREFOUR / CARMILA


COVIVIO


CREDIT AGRICOLE GROUP (CA CIB, Predica…)


DATA4 GROUP


DEKA BANK


EMERIGE


GALIMMO


GECINA


IN’LI


ING


L’OREAL


NATIXIS


PGIM


SOCFIM


SOCIETE GENERALE


TISHMAN SPEYER


Work highlights


  • Advising an investment fund managed by Cale Street Partners on behalf of the Kuwait Investment Office on the setting up of a €420m mortgaged bond financing for Tesfran.
  • Advising Generali on the sale to the Italian group Antirion of 50% of the capital and voting rights of SCI Iris La Défense, owner of the M2 Saint-Gobain office tower located in La Défense.
  • Advising Covivio on the development and the financing of a mix-use tower located at Alexanderplatz in Berlin.

Fairway A.A.R.P.I.

Frédéric Lefébure and ‘key figure in the market’ Aubry D’Argenlieu co-head the practice at Fairway A.A.R.P.I., which ably advises its clients on the full spectrum of real estate matters; it has recently assisted its reputable clients on transactional matters such as the acquisition and financing of significant portfolios in the French market. An example of such work being the large-scale acquisition of 567 commercial leases for ALDI, which is the biggest supermarket-related real estate transaction in the past decade in France. Atop its domestic work, the team is also equipped to handle cross-border cases and it often handles matters in collaboration with tax and corporate specialists at the firm. It also has impressive expertise in financing alongside its transactional work, which is partner David Franco‘s specific area of focus. Notably, Sandrine Benaroya joined the team from AYACHE in June of 2021.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Lefébure; Aubry d’Argenlieu


Other key lawyers:

Franck Denis; David Franco; Neslihan Gabriel-Denizkurdu; Cloé Teisson; Aurore du Marais; Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles; Nicolas Aynès; Aude Dewilde


Testimonials

‘A very good team spirit amongst the close-knit team, all of whom are well-informed of client files. The team is highly available and there is rigor in the processing of data and feedback.’

‘Franck Denis and Aude Dewilde are business-oriented and are there to find solutions, whilst always keeping in mind the interests of their client. They work in complete transparency with other teams, their budgets are considered and fluidly discussed over the course of matters, to avoid surprises.’

‘Aubry d’Argenlieu is always very available, always attentive and very involved in negotiations.’

‘Frédéric Lefébure is available, business-oriented.’

‘Fairway is characterized by its strong technicality and real knowledge of the real estate market, which allows its clients to benefit from both high-level technical assistance and a resolute business approach.’

‘Aubry d’Argenlieu is distinguished by his synthetic and strategic approach to files and his very detailed knowledge of the market and its challenges; he is a key figure in the market. Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles stands out for his strong corporate technicality and his unfailing involvement in cases.’

‘The team has an ability to support its clients on complex operations and an excellent understanding of relevant issues.’

‘An excellent understanding of the issues; provision of answers and solutions allowing the proper execution of operations; great responsiveness; qualitative exchanges; and very good interaction with counterparties.’

Key clients

ALDI


ABENEX CAPITAL


ACOFI


ALTAREA


ANRU (AGENCE NATIONALE POUR LA RENOVATION URBAINE)


APSYS


ARES MANAGEMENT


ATREAM


AXA IM REAL ASSETS


BROOKFIELD


CARLYLE


CHEYNE CAPITAL


COVIVIO


DAA Capital


DENTRESANGLE INITIATIVES


FRIEDLAND INVESTISSEMENTS


GENERALI REAL ESTATE


GROUPE LES ETINCELLES / ALTITUDE RESORT DEVELOPMENT


Groupe Panhard


HELABA (real estate financing)


HIG CAPITAL SOGARIS (real estate financing)


ICG (Intermediate Capital Group)


JC DECAUX


KEYS REIM


KORIAN


LA FRANCAISE AM


LA FRANCAISE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS


Les Etincelles


LOKALIS


MATA CAPITAL


MIRABAUD ASSET MANAGEMENT


NEXITY


Novaxia


OXENWOOD


PERIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT


PITCH PRMOTION


PRIMONIAL REIM (real estate and real estate financing)


PSA


REALTERM


SCOR (Real estate financing)


SOGARIS (real estate financing)


STAYCITY


TIKEHAU (real estate and real estate financing)


VGP


VINCI


Work highlights


  • Advised Primonial REIM on the transactional and financing aspects of the acquisition of a portfolio of 33 residential facilities for the dependent elderly (EHPAD), the largest EHPAD portfolio transaction of the year.
  • Advised ICG in the off-market acquisition and financing of a portfolio of 26 assets, totalling approximately 100,000sqm of distribution space, fully leased to private and public players.
  • Assisted AXA Real Estate Investment Managers in connection with the implementation of financings granted to funds managed by Axa Real Estate Investment Managers for a global amount of debt of €575m.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.‘s team is co-headed by Frédéric Nouel, who is described as the ‘cornerstone of the real estate practice’ at the firm, alongside the ‘highly experienced’ Eric Martin-Impératori. Its workload ranges from advising its significant client list across a range of industry sectors on high-profile and high-value development and financing projects, significant renovation works and acquisitions. A standout example of the former being its assistance to Unibail Rodamco Westfield regarding the €700m construction of the Triangle Tower, the first skyscraper to be erected in the capital since the 1970s. The strength of expertise in the team comes from Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse , who specialises in advising international investors with French transactions; Hugues MoreauChristopher Szostak ; structured finance expert Rémi Tabbagh; and Laetitia Lemercier . Partner Kamel Ben Salah departed the firm in October of 2022.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Nouel; Eric Martin-Impératori


Other key lawyers:

Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse; Rémi Tabbagh; Hugues Moreau; Christopher Szostak; Laetitia Lemercier; Eric Martin-Imperatori; Bertrand Oldra; Jean-François Levraud; Nicolas Planchot; Constantin Miliotis; Cléopha Thomann; Bertrand Oldra; Etienne Chesneau; Sibylle Chomel de Varagnes; Frederic Nouel; Bertrand Garrandaux


Testimonials

‘Hugues Moreau, Eric Martin-Impératori and very promising partner Cléopha Thomann are key players in the market, whom deliver legal services of exceptional quality.’

‘Bertrand Oldra is extremely useful in negotiations, with a great ability to be firm in positions whilst knowing how to propose solutions to reconcile the constraints of the the different parties involved. Etienne Chesneau is also an excellent and very hardworking practitioner.’

‘Bertrand Oldra is extremely responsive, pushing research to provide an understanding of the subject, including risks and issues, allowing the client to have a fairly detailed and precise understanding of the problem addressed. They know how to quickly formulate recommendations but remain very attentive and adapt their recommendations with a real concern for final efficiency.’

‘Nicolas Planchot provides exceptional transaction management and commercial advice.’

‘Hugues Moreau is collaborative, creative, passionate, honest and excellent overall; Sibylle Chomel de Varagnes is very clearly a future leader in her field, an excellent lawyer, and always available to the client; Nadège Nguyen displays perfect mastery of the law, is excellent negotiator who forms excellent client relationship.’

‘Constantin Miliotis and Eric Martin-Imperatori are highly experienced lawyers in complex real estate transactions. Their strengths are unique expertise, strong responsiveness, valuable assistance in negotiating contracts and availability at all times.’

‘Christopher Szostak and Bertrand Garrandaux have a great ability to anticipate possible obstacles to a transaction and to propose innovative solutions. Chistopher Szostak is also very comfortable with the international dimension of certain issues.’

‘Frederic Nouel is the cornerstone of the real estate practice at Gide. He knows the actors and practices perfectly. He knows how to combine a sense of negotiation, understanding of the issues and ability to conclude combined with an excellent knowledge of the legal issues.’

Key clients

Colt Technology Services


Seafrigo


Accor


AEW Europe


Allianz


Altarea


Amundi Immobilier


Angelo Gordon


Ardian


Aviva Real Estate Investors N


Bouygues Immobilier


Brookfield


BNP Reim


Casino


Crédit Suisse


Goldman Sachs


Greystar


Hammerson


Icawood


Ivanhoé Cambridge


JP Morgan


KKR


Klépierre


Lonestar


Mercialys


Oxford Properties


Paref


Primonial Reim


Schroders Reim


Total SA


Unibail-Rodamco Westfield


Union Invest


Woodeum


Nuveen


Infrared Capital Partners


MACSF


Paris Inn


Domus Vi


Work highlights


  • Advised the CDC Habitat group in the setting up of a dedicated investment vehicle (Lamartine) of 7,600 housing units.
  • Advised Unibail Rodamco Westfield for its landmark €700m Triangle Tower project which is a 90,000sqm and 180m-high skyscraper to be erected in Paris, the first since the 1970s.
  • Advised Colonies in the negotiation and setting up of a global and disruptive partnership with the alternative investment fund Ares Management, providing for the allocation to Colonies of €1bn to invest in real estate.

Lacourte Raquin Tatar

Jean-Jacques Raquin is at the helm of the real estate practice at Lacourte Raquin Tatar. The team has a wide-ranging expertise in the area, with a particular focus in advising on high-profile share deal acquisitions involving high-values in Paris. Further, the practice regularly advises its notable clients on negotiations and contractual regulations regarding sale and leaseback transactions, negotiations and formalities. Partner Cyrille Bailly leads on many of the strongest acquisitions being advised on by the team, a strong example of this standout work saw him advise Oxford Properties on the share-deal sale of the Metronome building, in Paris. Guillaume Jeannet , ‘a big name in the Parisian market‘, and the ‘extremely versatile’ Emilie Capron are key specialist members of the offering, as is Chloé Thiéblemont.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Jacques Raquin


Other key lawyers:

Cyrille Bailly; Guillaume Jeannet; Emilie Capron; Damien Grosse; Alexis Le Liepvr; Chloe Thieblemont; Renaud Rossa; Clémentine Castel; Jean Yves Charriau


Testimonials

‘Guillaume Jeannet is one of the big names in Parisian real estate. He combines many qualities and is one of the rare lawyers able to shine both by technical mastery of the subjects but also by his qualities as a negotiator. A very well-rounded lawyer.’

‘It is very pleasant to work with Emilie Capron because she is extremely versatile and likes to confront new problems. This makes her a very good partner in the conducting of deals because we can count on her to adapt to the different facets of transactions.’

‘The Lacourte Raquin Tatar team is client-centric and offers its clients specialist advice in each area of law, with monitoring and coordination carried out by its associates. Several collaborators bring their expertise in order to provide the best overall analysis of the files.’

‘Beyond their strong expertise, the partners and collaborators of LRT do not hesitate to get involved in the negotiations to best defend the interests of their clients. Notable partners and lawyers are Jean-Jacques Raquin and Renaud Rossa.’

‘Excellent practice, recognised on the French market and made up of experienced professionals. The team offers a complete scope of practices (transaction, town planning and taxation) which allows them to effectively support their clients on real estate projects.’

‘Guillaume Jeannet and Clémentine Castel provide Excellent advice on real estate and transactional matters – they provide excellent advice, always accompanied by a business vision, with an excellent understanding of pan-European issues.’

‘The team led by Jean-Jacques Raquin with Renaud Rossa is amongst the best teams in the market.’

‘Jean-Jacques Raquin is unfailingly calm and diplomatic while being uncompromising on the essentials. He is a real deal maker, always driven by the interests of his clients, with great legal competence and rigour.’

Key clients

Aermont Capital LLP


Allianz


Altarea


Amundi


Angelo Gordon


ARDIAN


Atland


AXA IM


Bayern LB


BNP Paribas


CDC Habitat


EDF


Gecina


Groupama Immobilier


Groupe Lagardère


Hines France


Immochan


JP Morgan AM


LaSalle Investment Management


Novaxia


Oxford Properties


Poste Immo


Primonial Reim


SFL


Stellantis


The Student Hotel


Tikehau IM


Tivoli Capital


Tristan Capital Partners


Unibail-Rodamco Westfield


Westbrook


Woodeum


Work highlights


  • Advising Oxford Properties with respect to the share deal sale of the Metronome building in Paris, on behalf of the pan-European Generali Europe Income Holding fund.
  • Advising EDF, via its subsidiary La Gérance Générale Foncière (GGF), in connection with the transfer of a portfolio of 16 residential buildings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
  • Advising LaSalle Investment Management with respect to the sale to CNP Assurances, as represented by La Française, through a share deal of an office building located rue Bayard in Paris.

Allen & Overy LLP

Jean-Dominique Casalta heads the practice at Allen & Overy LLP, which is equipped to handle high-value work in the field for various key clients, predominantly in France though with some cross-border presence. There is a clear specialism in advising on the financial aspects of real estate deals, a standout example being its work advising on a€1bn bridge loan for the acquisition by CNP Assurances of the majority of a company holding more than 7,600 residential assets, to CDC Habitat. Partner Julien Roux has particular expertise in this area, namely in structured finance and debt restructurings. Further, the team advises its clients on negotiations regarding the lease and sale of well-known buildings in Paris. Frédéric Jungels departed to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in October of 2021.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Dominique Casalta


Other key lawyers:

Julien Sébastien; Guillaume Valois; Julien Roux; Antoine Sarailler; Brice Henry; Xavier Jancène; Caroline Delavet; Antoine Chatry


Testimonials

‘Great responsiveness, quality of work, availability and technical accuracy in the team.’

‘Antoine Chatry is a noteworthy team member.’

Key clients

Acofi Gestion


Action Logement


Allianz Real Estate


Apollo


Atream


AXA REIM


Bain Capital


Berlin Hyp AG


BNP Paribas


CBRE Global Investors


Celes RE


Cheyne Capital


Citi


Colony Capital


Corestate Capital


Deutsche Bank


DRC Capital LLC


DWS Grundbesitz GmbH (Reef Investment)


Etoile Properties


Eurosic


GECINA


Generali


Goldman Sachs


Goodman France


Groupama Immobilier


Groupe IDEC


H.I.G. Capital Inc.


HSBC


Icade


ING


Ivanhoé Cambridge – Caisse de Dépôt et de Placement du Québec


JP Morgan Asset Management


Katara Hospitality


King Street


La Banque Postale Asset Management


Natixis


Nokia


PAREF Group


PFA Pension


Proudreed


Samsung


Schroders


Selectirente


Sienna Real Estate


Société Générale


Sogecap


State General Reserve Fund of Oman


Tristan Capital Partners


TwentyTwo Real Estate


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield


Work highlights


  • Advised Cheyne Capital on the financing of the majority acquisition by Lone Star, of Green City Immobilier.
  • Advised Groupama Immobilier in connection with the call for tenders opened by SOLIDEO and then the acquisition in VEFA of part of Sector E of the future Olympic and Paralympic Village.
  • Advising BNP Paribas REIM France on the signing of an agreement with The Olayan Group to act as asset manager for the Paris Etoile Portfolio.

Archers A.A.R.P.I.

Archers A.A.R.P.I.‘s team works on impressive and consistently high-value matters for clients including French and overseas-based financial institutions and banks, institutional investors and specialised operators. It regularly advises said arrangers and lenders on notable acquisitions and financings, involving significant commercial assets. The team predominantly assists on regional matters, but has a strong ability to advise international clients on French deals, an example of which being its representation of US-based company Invesco regarding its acquisition of two Parisian buildings. Avi Amsellem and Arnaud Moutet co-lead the practice, with partner Jean-Maurice Gaillard leading on many of the team’s most complex matters also. Paul-Henri De Cabissole has significant expertise in all aspects of financings.

Practice head(s):

Avi Amsellem; Arnaud Moutet


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Maurice Gaillard; Paul-Henri de Cabissole; Marlène Benoist Jaeger; Raphaële Cremona


Testimonials

‘A very business-oriented team, which adapts and reacts to the needs of the client. Communication within the team is fluid and it is competent in all areas related to transactions and property management.’

‘Arnaud Moutet is very present and competent in a variety of fields.’

‘Very pragmatic, Arnaud Moutet uses very practical approaches, which speed up and simplify things for the client.’

‘Arnaud Moutet deserves special mention for her consistently taking the time to understand the final objectives of a client’s requests – she knows when a matter is worth pushing on.’

‘A good capacity for legal innovation amongst the team, which has high availability and responsiveness.’

Key clients

Primonial


Invesco


Amundi


BC Partners


Nuveen


Colony Capital


Ares Management


Groupama REIM


Weinberg Capital Partners


Union


Altarea


La Française REIM


Natixis


Cheyne Capital


Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank


CIC – Lyonnaise de Banque


Sociéte Générale


La Banque Postale


BNP Paribas


Banque Européenne du Crédit Mutuel


Sofidy


Black Swan Capital


DLA Piper

DLA Piper‘s practice has impressive expertise in transactional and financial real estate work and is described as offering ‘a level of service that is difficult to beat’. It is equipped to handle transactional and development-related real estate work including multi-asset portfolio acquisitions for its clients, as well as advising on due diligence matters, negotiations and contracts involving share purchase agreements of significant value. Erwan Lacheteau has strong expertise in relation to real estate financing, having acted on high-value financings and refinancings in cross-jurisdictional cases. Myriam Mejdoubi heads the offering and is supported by experienced partner Antoine Mercier. Former team lead Olivia Michaud  departed to GALM Avocats in December of 2021.

Practice head(s):

Myriam Mejdoubi


Other key lawyers:

Antoine Mercier; Erwan Lacheteau; Gabriel Dalarun; Romain Guenin; Emilie Rees; Kevin Elbaz


Testimonials

‘They are a talented team in the market and they offer a level of service that is difficult to beat.’

‘Antoine Mercier is a very good lawyer, whom advises clients on cross-border portfolio acquisitions, with particular experience in industrial assets. Myriam Mejdoubi is a formidable lawyer: she is pragmatic, business-oriented, whom always seeks to solve problems. She has extensive experience in the acquisition and development of logistics assets and real estate development.’

‘The team at the head of DLA’s real estate practice knows how to respond effectively to the concerns of its clients, approaching each subject from a pragmatic angle. It is very valuable to have all the keys in hand to make the best decision in a short time.’

‘Gabriel Dalarun was able to support us effectively in the negotiations of our derogatory lease and our commercial lease. He was able to identify key issues, adopt a commercial position when necessary, and maintain a firm position on important issues.’

‘All members of the team are not only efficient and reactive in providing good advice but also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Gabriel Dalarun is a very level-headed individual who provides sound advice and can quietly but confidently hold his own in any round table negotiations. He is also good at coordinating his colleagues and other advisers during the transaction process.’

‘A very responsive team with a pragmatic approach to the various issues encountered on the files.’

‘Emilie Rees is very professional and responsive, whilst Kevin Elbaz is professional and has a very positive attitude with clients.’

Key clients

THE BLACKSTONE GROUP INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS


CARLYLE


GAZELEY / GLP


brookfield


AMUNDI


AVIVA


AXA REIM


HARBERT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION


aew


HARRISON STREET


PAtrizia


Oxford Properties


Caisse de dépôts et consignations


Bentall Greenoak


Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)


m-Seven


AEROPORTS DE PARIS


icade


VALOR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS


FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP


Work highlights


  • Advised Blackstone on the indirect acquisition from Valor of a pan-European portfolio composed of 31 assets located in France, UK and Germany.
  • Advised GLP on the indirect acquisition from AG Real Estate of a more than 100,000sqm logistic complex located in Saint Martin de Crau.
  • Advising Harbert in connection with the construction of a 110,000m² warehouse in Beauvais, namely with the negotiation of the development agreement and aspects involving the purchase of land.

Linklaters

Françoise Maigrot, noted as ‘one of the best Parisian lawyers’, leads the team at Linklaters, which has a strong ability to handle both domestic and cross-border real estate matters. The practice has the unique ability to collaborate internationally with teams in the wider firm, and also often collaborates in-house with specialists in tax, M&A and restructuring, to provide a full-coverage service to clients. It advises on sale and leaseback investments, negotiations of contracts in construction and development matters and on acquisitions. Though it deals with a variety of assets, significant Parisian office buildings prominently feature in the team’s matters.

Practice head(s):

Françoise Maigrot


Other key lawyers:

Saadoun Alioua; Camille Lapeyre


 


Testimonials

‘Françoise Maigrot is one of the best Parisian lawyers and has been for many years. Saadoun Alioua is a young lawyer already huge in talent.’

‘The real estate team is very responsive, specialist and available to respond to requests, within tight deadlines.’

‘Françoise Maigrot has an in-depth knowledge of real estate law, a strong ability to negotiate, atop availability and responsiveness.’

‘A very professional team, with many strong deal-makers.’

Key clients

Ardian Real Estate


BMO Real Estate (now Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate)


Invesco Real Estate


Northwood Investors


Vitura


Barings LLC


IGIS


Sogecap


Bank of America


Balzac REIM


JR AMC


Goodman


Mandarin Oriental


Ramsbury


PSP Investments


Smart IM


Zurich Insurance Plc


Round Hill Capital


BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management


Neovia Logistics


EPF


Shurgard


Incus Capital Advisors S.A.


CBRE Global Investors


King Street Capital Management, LP


SEDCO Capital


Tristan Capital Partners


JP Morgan


NW Storm


BAE Systems Pension Funds


Elevations Partners


Lasalle Investment Management


DWS Grundbesitz GmbH, Paris Branch


HSBC


Credit Suisse


National Australia Bank


Swiss Life


Nuveen Real Estate Management Limited


Work highlights


  • Advised Ardian Real estate Fund in the setting up of a joint venture with AOG and Emerige through a special purpose vehicle under the form of an FPS, for the carrying out of a major development at Ile Seguin in Boulogne Billancourt.
  • Advised BAE Systems Pension Funds on a long-term real estate equity partnership with Korian, Europe’s leading care services group for elderly and fragile people.
  • Advised Tristan Capital Partners on the acquisition, comprising six office buildings in Charenton-le-Pont, from two French institutional investors, in a share deal.

LPA-CGR avocats

The practice at LPA-CGR avocats is led by Silke Nadolni . It ably advises its extensive client list on a broad range of matters, supporting on matters at all stages of projects involving a broad array of assets, with a solid knowledge of all value chains of the sector. Its most impressive mandates regularly involve assisting on high-value sales and acquisitions in Paris, of large-scale residential sites, Hassan Javanshir has a particular specialism in finance. Partner Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat , described as ‘one of the best practitioners in the field’, has an in-depth knowledge of the sector, and a portion of her workload is formed of sales litigation matters. Florence Defradas specialises in the hotel side of real estate. Finance partner Alexae Fournier- de Faÿ departed to Jeantet in November 2022.


Practice head(s):

Silke Nadolni


Other key lawyers:

Florence Defradas; Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat; Hassan Javanshir; Géraldine Pedelièvre; Hélène Cloëz; Aurélie Dauger; Sandra Fernandes; Pascaline Déchelette-Tolot; Stephan Lesage-Mathieu; Julie Weiss; Lanier Fleishman Caruso


Testimonials

‘The LPA team is very responsive, available and attentive to our needs. The reports are excellent in both substance and form. Finally, their interventions during negotiations are always well-chosen and formulated.’

‘Silke Nadolni manages his team brilliantly and always makes himself available.’

‘We mainly work with Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat, a partner who specialises in residential real estate and is certainly one of the best practitioners in the field.’

‘Over the years we’ve experience high performance throughout complex processes, even in intense matters. There is a good combination of young and senior team members with different backgrounds, approaching complex situations in various ways.’

‘High commitment, dedication and knowledge, amongst experienced staff, namely Silke Nadolni.’

‘A team that knows how to organise itself according to the needs of its clients, by calling on the various departments if necessary in a coordinated way, which greatly facilitates the relationship and the follow-up of the file.’

‘Hélène Cloëz does not hesitate to clearly state the risks and chances of success of a file, which greatly facilitates decision-making for the client.’

Key clients

ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS


ADP


AG2R LA MONDIALE


AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS REAL ASSETS


BANK OF CHINA*


BARINGS REAL ESTATE


BERLIN HYP *


BNPP*


CEETRUS


CREDIT SUISSE


DEKA IMMOBILIEN


DEUTSCHE PFANDBRIEFBANK AG (PBB)*


DWS


EDF


ENEDIS


GINKGO


GROUPAMA IMMOBILIER


MATA CAPITAL


OSAE PARTNERS


PRIMONIAL REIM


RAIFFEISEN


R+V Lebensversicherung AG*


REAL IS


SOCIETE GENERALE*


UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT REPM


UFF (AVIVA GROUP)


SOCIETE GENERALE


Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie‘s real estate practice has Marc Mariani at its helm. It is experienced in handling the full scope of real estate matters for its clients who span various industry sectors. Its cases include advising on the negotiations surrounding high-value lease agreements, the refurbishment, restructuring and acquisition of buildings in notable areas. It advises on a multitude of asset types, namely hotels, retail and office buildings. Further to its transactional advice, the team is also equipped to assist with tax-related issues which may arise. Notably, Maria Batlouni, specialist in corporate law, real estate investments and finance, with particular experience in real estate matters involving hotels, has been appointed counsel as of December 2022.

Practice head(s):

Marc Mariani


Other key lawyers:

Hervé Jégou; Maria Batlouni


Testimonials

‘A team that is highly committed to the needs of individual clients, and attuned to the issue and risks in the Paris real estate market.’

‘Marc Mariani and Maria Batlouni are intricately involved in all legal matters on our portfolio, and as such they are integral to the management of our legal affairs. They show commitment to us that I have yet to experience from another legal team.’

‘The real estate team is extremely knowledgeable and very reactive. They are also extremely friendly and it’s been a real pleasure to spend so many hours with them.’

Key clients

AEW


BNP Paribas REIM


CDC Investissement Immobilier


Generali Real Estate


Groupama Immobilier


Invesco


Kering Group


King Street


LaSalle Investment Management


Lidl


NH Investment


Poste Immo


Scaprim


Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL)


SOGECAP


ORPEA


Groupama Gan REIM


WP Carey


Swiss Life


Work highlights


  • Advised Sofidy on its completion of an institutional club deal with the acquisition of two retail assets in the 13th arrondissement of Paris and in Bègles for €153m.
  • Advised CDC Investissement Immobilier in the acquisition on behalf of Caisse des Dépôts of 50% of the Easy building located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.
  • Advised The Olayan Group in the signing of an agreement with BNP Paribas REIM France to act as asset manager of the “Paris Etoile Portfolio”.

BG2V

Specialist in real estate purchase and sale transactions Quentin Leroux, described as a 'brilliant lawyer', leads the practice at BG2V. Much of the team’s work involves advising on high-value sales and completions on real estate of considerable size, an example being assisting Alios on the €100m sale of a subsidiary of the Allianz group; assisting on acquisitions of portfolios holding multiple assets; and advising on all aspects of development projects, including contracts and negotiations. Counsel Woody Guirand is a specialist in the area, and a key asset to the team.

Practice head(s):

Quentin Leroux


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Sébastien Dumont; Woody Guirand; Aurélien Bregou


Testimonials

Quentin Leroux, partner since 2021, is reliable and his interventions are particularly appreciated in the context of acquisitions, disposals or rentals of properties. The team that surrounds him is young and dynamic.’

‘Simplicity, pragmatism, pedagogy and, above all, friendliness are key amongst team members, particularly Quentin Leroux, Jean-Sébastien Dumont and Woody Guirand.’

‘Quentin Leroux is a brilliant lawyer and an excellent negotiator, who perfectly grasps the constraints of his clients; he is a real deal-maker.’

‘Great adaptability in the team, who focus on the significant legal risks so as not to delay the signing of the contract, which enables signings in record time.’

‘Quentin Leroux is particularly accessible. Her constructive and caring approach makes negotiations pleasant and fluid. It is so much more pleasant to sign a contract in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect! I also recognize a perfect transparency in the workload of the team.’

‘Quentin Leroux and Woody Guirand were available and involved.’

‘Very business-oriented as a team, with good interpersonal skills in negotiations.’

‘Quentin Leroux and Woody Guirand and very responsive, available and business-oriented.’

Key clients

AEW


ALIOS


ALTAREA


AVIVA INVESTORS


AXA


AXTOM GROUPE


BOUYGUES IMMOBILIER


BOWERY EUROPE


BLEU MERCURE


BPIFRANCE


CAVP (Caisse d’Assurance Vieillesse des Pharmaciens)


CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS


CARYATID AM


CBRE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT


COLLIERS


CONSTRUCTA


DEUTSCHE BANK (now DWS)


DTZ INVESTORS


ELECTROLUX


ETAM


EXANE


GECINA


GDG INVESTISSEMENTS


GOOGLE


GROUPE DUVAL


HEC Business School


HERNO


ICADE


ICAM School


IMPALA


IMMOVALOR GESTION (Allianz Group)


JLL (JONES LANG LASALLE)


KAREG


KEYS REIM


KLEPIERRE


LIBERTY REAL ESTATE


LOGICOR (Blackstone / CIC)


LOGISTICS CAPITAL PARTNERS


MONTEA


MOUNTPARK PROPERTIES


MUREX


NUVEEN


PERIAL AM


PEPSICO


PHOENIX TOWERS INTERNATIONAL


PREDICA


SCAPRIM


SCHRODERS


SCIENCES PO


SOFIDY


SOGECAP


SOREMI


SPIRIT


VAILOG (Segro group)


VIRTUO


Work highlights


  • Advised ALIOS on the sale in future state of completion (VEFA) of the Le Passage building with an approximate value of €100m.
  • Advised NUVEEN REAL ESTATE in the context of the acquisition, on behalf of its European logistics platform, of two portfolios of last mile logistics real estate comprising 17 assets with an approximate value of €80m.
  • Advised LOGICOR, as landlord, to the conclusion of 3 commercial leases with SIMASTOCK relating to three warehouses in the Hauts-de-France region.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s practice was established in 2020 is ably led by Henry Ranchon. It is very experienced and offers a broad range of expertise to such notable clients as Axa, on a multitude of major transactional projects, covering the acquisition of high-value assets; investments; leases; developments; and tax matters. It offers a well-rounded service to its clients through its interdisciplinary abilities. Partner Pierre Popesco bolsters the expertise in the team and leads on many of its most complex matters. Recent real estate specialist additions to the team include partner Frédéric Jungels, formerly of Allen & Overy LLP, who joined in October of 2021 and Anne Richier, who joined from De Pardieu Brocas Maffei in September of 2022.

Practice head(s):

Henry Ranchon


Other key lawyers:

Pierre Popesco; Laurent Schittenhelm; Christine Daric; Peter Schäfer; Michel Koutsomanis; Olivier Mesmin; Frédéric Jungels; Anne Richier,


Testimonials

‘The team is able to cover all aspects of developing real estate law across jurisdictions.’

‘Pierre Popesco has a very strong notoriety. He is a deal-maker, whom is also pragmatic, gives very good advice, and harnesses a strategic vision.’

‘BCLP’s real estate practice listens to its clients and their needs. They work fast and well. They respect deadlines (even short ones!) as well as budgets, which is much appreciated by clients.’

Key clients

Aspelin Ramm


Pegase Partners


Icade


Immovalor Gestion


Axa


Eiffage Concarneau


Five Arrows Principal Investments


Cheyne Capital


ANFA


Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP ‘s practice is formed of real estate finance specialists, led by Privat Vigand, whom is noted for his ‘excellent knowledge’ of the subject. It is equipped to advise its notable clients on financial matters of considerable value, advising on the financing and refinancing of acquisitions involving portfolios of multiple assets; a key example being its assisting of Natixis on such a deal, valued at €218m. Many of the team's matters are cross-border in nature.

Practice head(s):

Privat Vigand


Testimonials

‘The team benefits from an excellent knowledge of real estate financing and complex transactions, involving multi-borrowers and multiple jurisdictions.’

‘The partner Privat Vigand combines an excellent knowledge of real estate financing with knowledge of LBO-type financing, which makes him very specialized and competent on particularly complex structurings. He is also very calm and didactic in exchanges, whether with his client or the opposing party, which allows a quality and productive exchange without tension.’

Key clients

BNP Paribas


Crédit Agricole CIB


ING Bank


Natixis


Amundi Asset Management


Work highlights


  • Advised Natixis on the financing of the acquisition by Powerhouse Habitat of a residential portfolio of 16 assets from EDF valued at €218m.
  • Advised Crédit Agricole CIB in connection with the financing of a portfolio of five student residences from Uxco Group.
  • Advised Amundi Asset Management in connection with the refinancing of the acquisition on a prestigious hotel in the 7th district of Paris sold by Colony Capital.

Dentons

Pascal Schmitz leads the team at Dentons, which ably handles a variety of complex matters for its significant client list, both in France and internationally; namely, the team has advised on pan-European portfolio projects in collaboration with various international offices across the broader firm and is equipped to advise on lease negotiations, construction projects and acquisitions. Véronique Lagarde and litigation specialist, noted for his ‘concrete approach’ to his matters, Maxime Simonnet , are key members of the team.

Practice head(s):

Pascal Schmitz


Other key lawyers:

Maxime Simonnet; Véronique Lagarde


Testimonials

‘We appreciate the services of this firm in defending our interests as a lessee, both for office and operating premises, for our most complex files.’

‘Maxime Simonnet shows a very concrete approach to the subjects he has to deal with and his calmness as well as his good mastery of the subjects are very much appreciated in sometimes tense negotiation situations.’

Key clients

Phoenix Tower International


DTZ Investors


KKR and GIP


BASF


BIC


Deka Immobilien


Argan


MG Real Estate


AIG


Redevco France


Marathon Asset Management (MAM)


Thomson Reuters


EQT Exeter


Revcap


STAM Europe


Ubisoft


Vectura


Work highlights


  • Avised Phoenix Tower International in connection with the acquisition of 203 mobile telephony towers and additional towers to be built over 10 years in the French West Indies.
  • Assisted an OPCI managed by DTZ Investors REIM and advised by DTZ Investors France, on the indirect sale of the New Station building (Sud-Pont) located in the Montparnasse train station district in Paris.
  • Advised Revcap in connection with the implementation of a bridge loan allowing Black Swan to buy an 1,800sqm building, and on the creation of a joint venture of an acquisition structure.

Franklin

Franklin‘s real estate team is led by François Verdot, who is described as ‘particularly distinguished in the field’. It advises an impressive catalogue of clients, such as real estate investor AEW, on significant transactional and financial matters. Work includes negotiations for leases in popular Parisian areas, all aspects of the development and delivery of commercial buildings, and the establishment of related joint ventures. The team has grown considerably in recent years, and the November 2022 arrivals of specialist in hospitality-related real estate Géraldine Machinet and valuation and development specialist Philippe Riglet from CMS Francis Lefebvre continued this trend.

Practice head(s):

François Verdot


Testimonials

‘The real estate team at Franklin have a great expertise in real estate law as well as a real sagacity to identify legal strategies. The precision of their analysis gives real confidence to clients.’

‘Expertise, reliability and pugnacity are standout features of the firm; François Verdot is particularly distinguished in the field.’

‘Good responsiveness, fluid collaboration with the client and measured invoicing.’

Key clients

AEW Europe


Allianz Real Estate


Alsei


Conforama


Covivio


Danone


Deutsche Bank


Financière ID / Groupe ID Logistics


Gecina


Groupama Immobilier


Groupe Casino


Groupe Duval


Groupe Galeries Lafayette


GSE


KUEHNE+NAGEL


Mapletree


Mata Capital


Nexity


Panattoni


Panhard


Paref


Poltrone Sofa


Prologis


Renault


Round Hill Capital


Schroders


Work highlights


  • Advised Panattoni on its first investment in France.
  • Advised La Redoute on 3-phase construction of a 110,000 sqm warehouse.
  • Advised Renault on the sale and leaseback of a 153,000 sqm logistics platform.

Jones Day

Jones Day is described as having an ‘exceptional ability to provide exhaustive legal support’ to its clients, and is headed by Erwan Le Douce-Bercot; the team is supported by partner specialists in tax, financing and public law, which enables the provision of a well-rounded service. It handles a broad array of real estate work, including the acquisition and sale of assets and portfolios, leasing and asset management, construction and development projects and urban planning, as well as real estate litigation. Of counsel Flavia Poujade is one to watch in the team.

Practice head(s):

Erwan Le Douce-Bercot


Other key lawyers:

Carol Khoury; Solène Maulard; Flavia Poujade


Testimonials

‘Jones Day is able to support us on a variety of real estate subjects: from the most classic to the most complex. The operation of the team is clear to the client, and we appreciate the fact that we can mobilize Jones Day teams in a broad or targeted manner according to our needs, without loss of efficiency and with price transparency. 

‘Erwan le Douce Bercot and Pauline Ezcurra have great knowledge of the sector, and offer sound advice for litigation and acquisition of assets cases.’

‘The Jones Day real estate team has extensive experience in acquisitions, sales and commercial leases. It always demonstrates responsiveness and pragmatism. In addition, it works in a very integrated way with the other departments, especially if a need arises in terms of the environment or taxation.’

‘Carol Khoury is always responsive, reliable and efficient. She manages our real estate needs whether it is lease negotiation or legal advice.’

‘The team brings a complete, precise and exhaustive approach, taking into account the strategic vision that I bring on these issues whilst fully retaining its independence of reading and its capacity for legal innovation.’

‘The partners and lawyers with whom I have worked at Jones Day, being Erwan Le Douce-Bercot and Adèle Durupt, stand out for their approach; their intellectual openness and respect for the vision that I bring to my files are founding elements of their exceptional ability to provide exhaustive legal support both intellectually and technically.’

‘Solène Maulard, Flavia Poujade and Erwan Ledouce-Bercot stand out from other lawyers in the market.’

‘Erwan Le Douce Bercot is a sensitive, attentive, rigorous, creative and responsive lawyer, who fully understands the constraints and needs of his clients. Clients feel confident when they entrust him with a file, knowing that it will be treated with infinite kindness, great rigor and completed within the required deadlines. Solène Maulard is also an indispensable asset in our files.’

Key clients

AGC Equity Partners


Casino Guichard Perrachon


Crossbay France


Framatome SAS


Goldman Sachs


Heart of La Défense (subsidiary of a consortium led by Amundi)


La Française


MARK Capital Management Limited


Présidence de la République du Togo


Redblue Real Estate


Sanofi


Sherwin Williams


Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.


Tempur Sealy


TotalEnergies SE


Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield


Work highlights


  • Advised MARK on the pan-European acquisition from Thor Equities of a portfolio of 8 logistics assets.
  • Advised Unibail Rodamco Westfield in the negotiation and drafting of several leases related to the commercialization of the brand new Trinity building in La Défense tower.
  • Advised Crossbay France on the acquisition of several logistics assets located throughout France. We also advised on their asset and rental management post-acquisition.

Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown‘s real estate offering is well-known for its ability to handle high-value acquisition and disposal matters, and often works in collaboration with the banking and finance team in order to thoroughly advise clients. Namely, it recently advised Europa Capital on the establishment, financing and acquisition of a first portfolio of light industrial properties across France. In addition, it frequently advises on investment and development transactions. Alexandre Poupard, who has particular expertise in acquisition and disposal matters, leads the practice alongside Erwan Heurtel, a lawyer recognised for his real estate work in the hospitality sector especially.

Practice head(s):

Alexandre Poupard; Erwan Heurtel


Other key lawyers:

Déborah Gelblat; Wladimir Mange; Maud Bischoff; Olivier Parawan; Vincent Nédellec


Testimonials

‘The team has great knowledge, a very pragmatic and commercial approach, and is very reactive and available. They are a pleasure to work with and provide great comfort during an acquisition process.’

‘Alexandre Poupard and Déborah Gelblat are both very professional, personable and pleasant to work with. Second-to-none for real estate related advice.’

‘Strong collaboration between teams across Mayer Brown along with a strong dedication to complete the tasks and meet deadlines.’

‘Maud Bischoff is great communicator.’

Key clients

AM Alpha Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft


ARA Europe


B&B Hotels


Balzac REIM


Coffim


Cromwell Property Group


Enany group


Europa Capital


Groupe Wane


Hines France


La Française REM


LaSalle Investment Management


Lone Star Funds


Union Bancaire Privée


Westmont Hospitality Group


Work highlights


  • Advised La Française REM in connection with the setting up of a joint venture for the joint acquisition of the 20,275 sq.m. Alphabet building located in Bois Colombes.
  • Advised Lone Star Funds in connection with the acquisition of GreenCity Immobilier, a real estate developer.
  • Advised Europa Capital’s value-add fund in connection with the setting up of a French Light Industrial Platform with DeA Capital Real Estate and the financing of the acquisition of a first portfolio of light industrial properties, located in France.

Orrick

Patrick Tardivy and Olivier Jouffroy lead the team at Orrick where there is a financing specialism across the practice and its members. It is equipped to handle creation, construction and renovation matters alongside high-value acquisitions and development projects. A standout example of its work in this area is its involvement in financial advising of BCPE on a €1.5 billion acquisition project, the securitisation of which from each of the sellers, is intended to be used to finance or refinance energy efficient buildings. Since publication, Carine Mou Si Yan left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Patrick Tardivy; Olivier Jouffroy


Other key lawyers:

Geoffroy Berthon; Yves Lepage


Key clients

3i European Operational Projects Fund (3i EOPF)


3i Group Plc


Alcentra Limited


Alliages et Territoires


Allianz Global Investors


Almaviva Capital


Antin Infrastructure Partners


AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets


BPCE


CDC-CDC Habitat-Icade Promotion


Equinix Hyperscale 1 Holdings BV


Fayat


Fidera Limited


Island Global Yachting


LBO France


Société Générale


Work highlights


  • Advised BPCE and Natixis as joint arrangers on Groupe BPCE’s first public “green” securitisation of residential loans, which, at €1.5bn, was the largest transaction of its type by a French issuer to date.
  • Advised the winning consortium led by Fayat and Island Global Yachting on the tender process for the €635m 30-year concession contract to renovate and operate the maritime real estate at Vieux Port de Cannes.
  • Advised AXA IM Real Assets on its participation in the consortium to acquire German laboratory group Amedes – and all 90 of its laboratory sites – from Antin Infrastructure for c. €1.5bn.

Paul Hastings LLP

The real estate practice at Paul Hastings LLP has Jean-Louis Martin, an experienced practitioner, at its helm and he is ably assisted by specialist associates. Its workload spans a variety of high-value matters in this area, including advising such key clients in the French market as PowerHouse Habitat, on notable residential, office and hospitality sector acquisitions, regularly involving portfolios of multiple assets. Further, it assists clients on financing and refinancing assets, in predominantly domestic contexts.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Louis Martin


Other key lawyers:

Quentin Jobard; Tom Chanseau


Key clients

Abercrombie & Fitch


Bank of America Merrill Lynch


CDC


citizenM


CNP


Dell


Eurazeo Patrimoine


Fortress


FREO


Hardstone


Highgate


Hollister


Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)


JPMorgan


La Française


Powerhouse Habitat


SCAPRIM


Starwood Capital


Swiss Life Asset Managers


Tishman Speyer


Virtuo Industrial Property


sbkg & Associés

sbkg & Associés‘s team is led by Vincent Lassalle and Carol Santoni, the latter of whom joined the practice in September 2021 from Racine, and is noted as ‘excellent’. Further recent additions to the offering include real estate investment partner Louise Duvernois who also from Racine, and real estate tax partner Driss Tof, formerly of Arsene Taxand. Further, real estate finance partner Paul César joined the team from DWF (France) AARPI in August 2022. The practice is well-equipped to advise on high-value acquisitions, financing and refinancing matters, and leasing, honing its focus on Central Paris.

Practice head(s):

Vincent Lassalle; Carol Santoni


Other key lawyers:

Louise Duvernois; Driss Tof; Paul César; Bérengère Delsol


Testimonials

‘This team is very close to its clients and attentive to their points of view. It is capable of perfect market practice, whilst also being extremely creative.’

‘A perfect match of partners and associates; responsive, multilingual, reliable and responsible, with a range of specialisms throughout the team.’

‘Different languages and legal systems known and experienced by team members.’

Key clients

KanAm Grund


Anacap Financial partners


Covivio


Pramena Investment


Credit Agricole


Stam Europe


AG2R La Mondiale


Real I.S


Eurazeo


Black Swan Real Estate Capital


HLOG / Foncière Herrmann


Tristan Capital Partners


Vertiq Capital


Mediawan


Izivia


P3 Parks


Work highlights


  • Advised KanAm Grund Group on the acquisition of a Haussmann-style real estate complex; the operation amounted to €190m.
  • Advised the British private equity fund Anacap Financial Partners and Pramena Investment on the acquisition and financing of the Galileo building from the CGG group.
  • Advised REAL I.S. on the acquisition and financing of a portfolio of three senior residences from BNP PARIBAS REIM FRANCE.

Ashurst LLP

Philippe None leads the practice at Ashurst LLP, which has experienced has significant reshuffle recently, including the departures of Hassan Javanshir and Thomas Ehrecke to LPA-CGR avocats in October 2021 and January 2022 respectively, and of Patrick Gerry and some junior members of the team to Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP in February 2022. In their place, specialist in acquisition, project and property financing, Eric Fiszelson, joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP in October of 2022. The team has expertise in advising its clients on the acquisition of prime real estate in Paris, predominantly hotel and office building-related assets.

Practice head(s):

Philippe None


Other key lawyers:

David Noblinski; Eric Fiszelson


Testimonials

‘The team is of high quality.’

‘Philippe None is well-recognized and has a extensive experience in real estate operations.’

‘Ashurst has a particularly efficient team; diligent and endowed with a keen practical sense.’

Key clients

M&G Real Estate


La Française Real Estate Managers (La Française REM)


Oxford Properties Group


Perial Asset Management (Perial AM)


Mr Gérard Brémond’s holding (PVCP)


Work highlights


  • Advised Oxford Properties Group on its partnership with Novaxia to invest €1bn in life science properties in France and on the first acquisition of an asset located in Romainville for a deal value of €110m.
  • Advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of the prime office premises named RIO located Place de Rio in Paris for a deal value of €277m.
  • Advised Perial AM on several acquisitions for an aggregate deal value of circa €400m.

August Debouzy

August Debouzy‘s practice was established in September 2021 with the joining of dual specialist in real estate and construction Guillaume Aubatier from King & Spalding in 2021; they were accompanied by specialist counsel Dorian Scemama and senior associate Malvina Dahan, who has a special focus on real estate transactions, commercial leases, construction contracts and asset management matters of high-value. The team frequently advises on the full range of factors surrounding real estate transactions on key real estate, particularly in Paris. Notably, founder of and former partner at AREA Avocats Antonia Raccat joined the team in February of 2023.

Practice head(s):

Guillaume Aubatier


Other key lawyers:

Dorian Scemana; Malvina Dahan; Alix Kianpour


Testimonials

‘A dynamic and available team, perfectly aware of the problems of a small structure like ours. They have expertise covering all of our issues.’

‘Guillaume Aubatier, Dorian Scemana and Alix Kianpour are particularly standout.’

Key clients

Envision


CNP Assurances


La Française Real Estate Partners


M&G Real Estate


Segro Plc


WeWork


Deka Immobilien GmbH


Diderot Real Estate


Novaxia


Banque Pictet


Inmark


Scaprim


Accuracy


Constructa Asset Management


Ingka Investment


Ikea


Clemium Real Estate


Hugo Boss


6ème Sens Immobilier


Paref Asset Management


Paris Society


Estée Lauder


Colliers Global Investor


EDF-ENR


Infarm


Hermès


ERM Environnement


Foncière du 8


France Gallop


La Plateforme Campus


Primonial


Volta Charging


Volta Truck


Ynsect


SARP (groupe Véolia)


Fondation Robert de Sorbon


Sostrene Grene


Aegide Domitys


Total


Lafarge


Gilson


Nike


Altara-Cogedim


Unibail-Rodamco


Burberry


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


Apsys


Work highlights


  • Advising M&G Real Estate on the acquisition under a forward sale and financing acquisition of a large logistic platform.

CMS Francis Lefebvre

CMS Francis Lefebvre‘ real estate team, noted for its ‘beyond superb subject matter expertise’ is co-led by Benjamin Bill, Florence Chérel and Aline Divo. Across the team, there is an evident and impressive specialism in acquisition and disposal work, as well as lease and sale negotiation. Additionally, it has a strong ability to advise on construction and development work, on which it assists both investors and developers, and joint venture projects. Former team co-lead Philippe Riglet and Géraldine Machinet both departed to Franklin in November 2022.

Practice head(s):

Benjamin Bill; Florence Chérel; Aline Divo


Other key lawyers:

Arnaud Valverde; Lena Tchakerian


Testimonials

‘Arnaud Valverde was extremely responsive in our case. His legal analysis of the issues encountered was precise and effective.’

‘Aline Divo’s team is excellent when it comes to commercial leases, and more particularly when it comes to BEFA negotiations. There is great availability of the partner and his collaborators. Billing is clear and transparent also.’

‘Aline Divo, the partner, and Arnaud Valverde, her senior associate, are distinguished by their high technicality and their human values. Aline Divo is an outstanding commercial lease negotiator who combines technicality and relational intelligence.’

‘This team has a high level of real estate expertise in France and is capable of handling anything related to real estate (big or small) in France with exceptional expertise and professionalism. I appreciate their willingness to handle a broad range of commercial real estate project scopes.’

‘Beyond superb subject matter expertise, the team’s responsiveness (despite significant time zone differences) is impressive. Their English skills and creative thinking also stand out. We have worked most closely with Arnaud Valverde and Aline Divo, both in partnership and collaboration.’

‘Florence Chérel stands out for her great competence and her know-how in town planning. Benjamin Bill stands out through his total commitment to his clients in terms of commercial leases and negotiation of real estate projects.’

‘Florence Chérel has extensive knowledge of advice and litigation, and excellent creativity and innovation skills; senior associate Lena Tchakerian has strong technical expertise and availability.’

‘A team close to its clients, that knows its files inside out. There is a great competence in town planning and commercial leases.’

Key clients

Union Investment Real Estate


BNP Paribas Real Estate


Deka Immobilien


Munich RE – MEAG


Sienna Real Estate


Paref Gestion


In’Li


UBS Real Estate


Leon Grosse


CitizenM


Work highlights


  • Advised BNP REIM on the acquisition of a retail park located in the Paris area from Compagnie de Phalsbourg.
  • Advised Deka Immobilien for the acquisition of a fully refurbished office building located in the Paris CBD from Sienna Real Estate.
  • Advised MEAG on the off-plan acquisition of a logistics project in the north of Paris.

Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP‘s team is led by specialist Christophe Sciot-Siegrist. It is well-equipped to advise its well-known clients, including Urban Outfitters, Microsoft and Prêt-à-Manger on a variety of real estate matters, particularly regarding high-value commercial lease and sale arrangements. It also ably advises international clients on matters of French law. The team has grown considerably, namely with the arrivals of partner Patrick Gerry and associates from Ashurst LLP.

Practice head(s):

Christophe Sciot-Siegrist


Other key lawyers:

Patrick Gerry; Eric Métais; Guillaume Hesse; Constance Guillaume


Key clients

Prêt-à-Manger


Johnson Control International


Microsoft


Expedia.com


CyrusOne


Urban Outfitters


Nouvelle Calédonie Energie


M3 Group Holding


OLOS Fund


Alcatel Submarine Networks


GALM Avocats

The team at GALM Avocats frequently advises its clients on a broad range of real estate matters. The practice has expanded significantly and is now led by a multitude of specialists in the sector, namely former head of DLA Piper, Olivia Michaud, who has a particular focus advising on the negotiation of high-value lease contracts. Other new arrivals include corporate expert Arnaud Guérin, and tax specialists Pierre Appremont and Pamela Lejeune, all of whom joined from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP in January of 2022.

Practice head(s):

Pierre Appremont; Arnaud Guérin; Paméla Le Jeune; Olivia Michaud


Other key lawyers:

Sébastien Bonami


Testimonials

‘Olivia Michaud has a strong reputation in the world of development projects, as well as strong analytical and negotiation skills. She has a very good knowledge of construction contracts, whilst Pierre Appremont is a precise, pragmatic, very accessible and friendly tax lawyer.’

‘Good responsiveness, agility and pragmatism characterize this team.’

‘We have a very strong relationship team members; GALM has managed to establish itself in the market and we consider ourselves as collaborating with the whole team, rather than individuals!’

Key clients

AXA IM


ASSEMBLY


GEMFI


URW


AEW EUROPE


PREDICA


Foncière Magellan


Eternam


ACM


ACCOR


KORIAN


ALTIXIA


BSREC


Crédit Agricole Immobilier


LBO France


Transact


Goodman


Virtuo


AG Real Estate


Colliers Global Investors France


Work highlights


  • Advised on a joint venture with CDC Habitation for the setting up of a real-estate fund dedicated to residential buildings.
  • Advised on the setting up of a joint venture for the exploitation of boutiques in railway stations.
  • Advised on the setting up of a joint venture named AGE & VIE, investing in senior residences.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘s practice has a strong reputation for providing a full service to its clients across various industry sectors, in both real estate transaction work and financing, and operates in collaboration with in-house specialists and the international offices of the firm.  Its workload frequently involves advising on development and management projects, construction, urban planning and property developments, acquisitions and divestments. David Lacaze leads the team.

Practice head(s):

David Lacaze


Other key lawyers:

Isabelle Augais; Anne Petitjean; Agnès Druot


Testimonials

‘The team benefits from excellent responsiveness, the constant mobilization of a wide-range of skills in real estate, and great efficiency. Budgets are always respected, and the service is absolutely perfect.’

‘David Lacaze is the lead partner on all of our operations, being that he is extremely agile intellectually, he finds solutions to all problems and shows himself to be unfailingly reliable, in all circumstances. Anne Petitjean is the partner in charge of questions of construction and town planning for us, and is particularly precise in her explanations and her analyses; she makes it possible to make comprehensible any complex subject for a layman.’

‘We appreciate the real estate team for its great competence and its in-depth knowledge of the market. We place all our trust in them to support us in the joint ventures that we set up for our projects. HSF is our firm of reference on these subjects. We particularly appreciate their ability to negotiate in our best interests.’

Key clients

Générale Continentale Investissements (GCI)


JP Morgan Asset Management


ARA Europe


abrdn


Spirit REIM Services


Lefebre Sarrut


Korian


ENGIE


VIAE


Clarion Partners Europe


Extendam


CBRE


Work highlights


  • Advised Générale Continentale Investissements on the acquisition of the Le Millénaire 4 building, alongside BlackRock Real Assets, a property fund managed by BlackRock, from the French real estate group Icade.
  • Advised a fund managed by JP Morgan Asset Management on the development of an upscale, eco-responsible resort in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
  • Advised ARA Europe, a real estate investor, on its VEFA acquisition of a new generation XXL logistics warehouse located in the Amiens metropolitan area on the ZAC des Bornes du Temps II in Saint Sauveur.

Racine

The practice at Racine is co-headed by Nicolas Boytchev, Jean-Philippe Lorizon and Nelson Segundo; it advises its clients on an array of related matters, being real estate transactions and due diligence; commercial leases; development and construction; and financing. Its particular focus involves assisting on the high-value leasing of premises to well-known brands in notable locations, especially within Paris.

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Boytchev; Jean-Philippe Lorizon; Nelson Segundo


Other key lawyers:

Philippe Johnston


Testimonials

‘Nicolas Boytchev and Jean-Philippe Lorizon and their teams have a good understanding of real estate development operations both in advice and in litigation. They are both extremely responsive and provide relevant analysis.’

‘Being a non-French client, we found that the virtual communication, invoicing and other technicalities worked seamlessly.’

‘I greatly appreciated Jean-Philippe Lorizon’s negotiating skills, intelligence, availability and professionalism. He really listened to our client’s points of view and was able to transpose them into the legislative framework of the field of construction, which he mastered very well.’

‘Racine employees have a very good knowledge of real estate practices, and are available and proactive. They adapt and collaborate well.’

‘Nicolas Boytchev is always available and has a pragmatic approach to cases.’

‘Jean-Philippe Lorizon is very competent and very available.’

‘The team is available, gives sound advice, is trustworthy, responsive, and has all the qualities of a professional and serious firm.’

‘Nicolas Boytchev is, above all, a remarkable adviser. He is available, professional, excels in negotiation and always offers valuable advice.’

Key clients

Icade


Richemont International


Autorité des Marchés Financiers


BNP Paribas REIM


Pathé


Nexity


Generali Real Estate


Axtom


Fiducial


Primonial


INETUM


PUIG


Work highlights


  • Advising Icade on the sale of the Gambetta Village Nexxt building in Paris to Primonial REIM France, for a transaction value of more than €200m.
  • Advising Generali Real Estate on the acquisition of the 89 Taitbout in Paris from investment firm Wendel which previously used the building as its headquarters, for a transaction value of more than €100m.
  • Advising BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management, acting on behalf of several funds, on the signing of several leases with major international groups for its new headquarters, Chanel and IWG.

Reed Smith

Reed Smith has an impressive real estate practice, led by Stéphane Illouz and Carole Steimlé, noted for her ‘real dynamism’. The team is well-known for assisting its noteworthy clients in the market, covering all aspects of real estate transactions and significant development projects. Nicolas Walker, specialist in urban planning, construction and real estate, was promoted to partner in January 2022.

Practice head(s):

Stéphane Illouz; Carole Steimle


Other key lawyers:

Nicolas Walker; Maxence Letisse; Jordan Tobaly; Cynthia Boukobza


Testimonials

‘A highly responsive, solid and effective participation by all the firm’s team members is guaranteed, alongside collaboration with the other stakeholders in the file.’

‘Very high responsiveness, with solid and effective participation by all the firm’s team members, whom all have an excellent knowledge of market practices and trading margins.’

‘The team’s complementary specialisms allow its clients to have a complete, precise and business-oriented service. It is a pragmatic team with a targeted approach, taking into account the commercial and financial imperatives of its clients.’

Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is noted as having ‘extensive experience’ in real estate and is co-led by transactional and litigation specialist, Elisa Bocianowski, alongside Céline Larmet, who specialises in real estate finance particularly. It ably advises its clients on sale financing, structure and acquisition matters, predominantly in France, with some occasional international reach. Partner Chloë Nessim is noteworthy for her tax specialism.

Practice head(s):

Elisa Bocianowski; Céline Larmet


Other key lawyers:

Chloë Nessim; Louis Delestrée; Morgan Nussbaum


Testimonials

‘A very nice and agile team, able to handle all types of real estate files, both in French and English’

‘Elisa Bocianowski has great technical expertise and is a great deal-maker.’

‘Real estate structuring and financing: extensive experience, availability, anticipation and ability to offer solutions in constrained environments’

Key clients

BNP Paribas REIM France


Valor Real Estate Partners


Foncière Magellan


Groupama Immobilier


Keys Reim


M7


Colony Capital


Global Net Lease


Stepling


Savills IM


Goldman Sachs


Deutsche Bank


DRC Capital


JP Morgan


Work highlights


  • Advising M7 Real Estate in connection with the sale of 30 logistic assets in France, to Oxford Properties.
  • Advised Valor Real Estate Partners in connection with the financing and structuring of its acquisition of a 2 hectare industrial site in La Courneuve.
  • Advised Union Bancaire Privée in connection with the financing of the acquisition of the HAMØ office complex of more than 50.000sqm in Saint-Denis.

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP’s practice has a strong reputation for its work in pure real estate matters, and frequently acts in connection with the financing of significant real estate portfolios. It also represents clients in matters involving acquisition and development of considerable value, often in collaboration with other specialist teams within the broader firm, predominantly working within domestic contexts. Franck Peter and Brice Engel co-lead the team.

Practice head(s):

Franck Peter; Brice Engel


Key clients

ACM


Aema Groupe


Amundi


Aviva Real Estate Investors


BNP Paribas Real Estate


Caisse des Dépôts et CDC Investissement Immobilier


Cardif


Digital Realty


Financière Colisée


Foncière INEA


Foncière Raynouard


GIC


La Française


L’Oréal


Oaktree Capital Management


Prédica


Marriott International


SCI EM Lyon 2022


Société Générale Insurance (formerly Sogecap)


Sogecap


THOM Group


Vinci Immobilier


York Capital Management


Work highlights


  • Representing Predica in connection with agreements entered into with Colonial to restructure the share capital of SFL.
  • Representing Sogecap and BNP Paribas Cardif in connection with the acquisition from Unibail Rodamco Westfield of 45% of the share capital from the company owning Westfield Carré Sénart shopping centre.
  • Representing Mark III Holdings BV, a subsidiary of MARK Capital Management, a privately held Real Estate investment management firm with more than €7bn in assets under management, on the sale of the Pershing Hall Hotel.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher

Practice head(s):

David Bensimon


Other key lawyers:

Hélène Lefebvre


Testimonials

‘Special features, strength and assets of this team include its competence, its responsiveness, and its adaptability.’

‘David Bensimon demonstrates competence and great responsiveness, which are very valuable qualities when files have to be signed within very short deadlines.’

‘A firm that puts people first; we appreciate the personalized relationships we have with partners and collaborators and their proactive management of files. A real one-stop shop.’

Key clients

Groupe Colisée


VMware


Freo Group


Anacap


6ème sens


DTZ


Work highlights


  • Advised Colisée in a partnership operation with PREIM and sale & leaseback on a portfolio of 33 nursing homes (EHPAD) located in France.
  • Advised Colisée in a sale and leaseback transaction with Primonial REIM on 5 nursing homes located in France and in a VEFA transaction with PREIM for the acquisition of 2 nursing homes.
  • Advised on the joint venture formed by FREO Group and AnaCap Financial Partners, in connection with the financing of the acquisition and construction of a student residence in Puteaux for nearly €95m.

Goodwin

Goodwin

Practice head(s):

Sarah Fleury


Other key lawyers:

Sylvia-Grace Burgess; Jocelyne Yacé


Testimonials

‘Great responsiveness and availability for the customer, with extensive collaboration with other stakeholders in the file.’

‘Sarah Fleury is a cooperative and excellent partner.’

‘A very professional and very competent team, which is attentive and defends the interests of its client well.’

‘Sarah Fleury is available, very attentive and advises her clients very well.’

‘It’s a hyper business team with real financial fibre! The advice and negotiation skills go far beyond purely legal aspects. The team offers an effective and pragmatic 360 degree approach.’

‘The team and mainly the partner Real Estate knows perfectly the stakes and the actors of the market. She has an efficient, pragmatic and very financial practice of the problems encountered.’

‘There is a good balance in the team with a range of expertise, which means issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently. The team has great availability, listening abilities, and real pedagogy, atop very good negotiation skills.’

‘I worked with Sarah Fleury and her collaborator Sylvia Burgess, whom make for a high-quality and collaborative duo.’

Key clients

Caisse des Dépots et des Consignations


Clarion Gramercy (UK) Limited


Coffim


DocCity


Germitec


GreenOak Europe


Groupe Amaury


Groupe Philippe Ginestet


Epopée Gestion


City (former Fiducim)


Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts


HqO


Meininger Hotel Europe


MACSF


Oaktree Capital Management


Keys REIM


RoundShield Partners


Tokoro Capital


French Food Capital


Repligen


France Thermes


Moderna


Patron Capital Partners


Cromwell


Alvarium Osesam


DocCity


Azulis Capital


Umiami


Leal Therapeutics


Work highlights


  • Advised Alvarium Osesam in the acquisition of several value-add real assets in Paris.
  • Advised Epopée Gestion on the acquisition of a portfolio of 5 real estate assets for a total of €38m and the acquisition of an asset of 18,700 sqm for logistic and industrial use, for a total amount of €16m.
  • Advised a family office on the acquisition of one real estate asset that will consist, upon completion of refurbishment works, of an innovative office building and urban logistics centre in Paris.

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Practice head(s):

Michaël Levy; Laure Nguyen


Other key lawyers:

Alice Houdart


Testimonials

‘A professional team.’

‘Michael Levy ably supports and appropriately compromises in negotiations to find the right result for his clients.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ team is young and dynamic. They are available any time and able to deliver excellent output in very tight deadlines. They combine excellent knowledge and true business skills and are always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Michael Levy is extremely reactive and business-oriented thanks to  his broker background. He thinks creatively and is a great negotiator. Alice Houdart is extremely knowledgeable and delivers outstanding quality outputs to very tight deadlines. They are able to address any issues regarding construction, leases, capital transactions, together. Laure Nguyen specialises in handling issues arising from environment or construction and planning laws.’

Key clients

M&G Real Estate


Valor Real Estate Partners


SCAPRIM REIM / GREENOAK RE


SCPI Pierval Santé


Mata Capital


LCP Client Group


Clarins


M&G


Prologis


JP Morgan


Covivio


Work highlights


  • Assisting M&G Investment Management with a sale and leaseback transaction relating to the acquisition by M&G from Casino Immobilier of 5 major hypermarkets in various French regions.
  • Assisting Valor Real Estate Partners in numerous transaction and development matters.
  • Assisting the various entities of Greenoak Real Estate, acting as landlord, and managed by Scaprim, with several real estate asset management matters.

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Practice head(s):

Renaud Dubois; Danièle Darmon


Testimonials

‘The spectrum of intervention of the real estate department is extremely broad and of high-quality, which allows a global management of the files submitted and overall time-saving, which is a significant plus.’

‘The team and, more particularly, Renaud Dubois, are rigorous, with an excellent practice, reactive and defined strategies, in-line with the needs of the client.’

‘Very sharp skills, availability, and customer security.’

Key clients

Poste Immo / La Poste Group


Etex Group


Castignac


Swisslife AM


Brookfield Properties


Hediard/Do & Co


Eurodep


Groupe BMF


IXIM / FID


Oodrive


Work highlights


  • Assisted Papèteries de Bèglesin the sale of an important industrial asset in Bègles.
  • Assisting CASTIGNAC in the acquisition of the former air base at Cambrai in view of its conversion into the largest logistic complex in Europe.

Reinhart Marville Torre

Reinhart Marville Torre

Practice head(s):

Bertrand Thouny; Fleur Gaffinel


Testimonials

‘RMT is a valuable ally in our real estate issues. The team is responsive and highly competent, and the RMT firm has a very strong ability to understand our operational challenges in order to offer tailor-made, relevant solutions that take into account multifactorial constraints.’

‘Bertrand Thouny manages his team well, instilling a strong ability to perfectly identify the risks, the paths to follow and the necessary reinsurance elements. This a very valuable ally, as comfortable in the technique as in the understanding of our business.’

Key clients

PATHE


CARSLBERG


MC DONALDS


INTERXION


DXC TECHNLOGY


KFC


FC NANTES


CS GROUP


GROUPE ARIZONA


BAYER


EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD REIM


CBRE IM


PRIMONIAL REIM France


AEW


AG2R LA MONDIALE


GENERALI REAL ESTATE


GOODYEAR


MR BRICOLAGE


APRIL


MYLAN


SOGELYM DIXENCE


AVIVA INVESTORS


Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing

Practice head(s):

Alfred Fink; Sophie Pignon


Key clients

Continuum


Communauté des héritiers RIHS


Global Hotel Group


Garbe


Famille Al Tajir (Dubai)


GEN


Coros


Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Practice head(s):

Cyrille Gogny-Goubert


Other key lawyers:

Catherine Masquelet


Key clients

Phoenix Towers International (Blackstone)


GIC (Singapore sovereign fund)


APG


Homnia


La Banque Postale Leasing and Factoring


Banque Populaire Grand Ouest


Norma Capital


Almaviva Santé


Edgar Suites


Crédit Agricole


Société Générale


Work highlights


  • Advised Phoenix Towners International, as subsidiary of Blackstone in relation to the real estate aspects of the purchase from Cellnex of 3,200 telecoms sites in France.
  • Advised Almaviva Santé, a subsidiary of Wren House (Kuwait Investment Authority) in relation to the real estate aspects of the purchase of the 30,000sqm La Casamance healthcare facility.
  • Assisting the French Ministry of Defence for the whole bidding process relating to a concession (BOT) for the renovation, construction and maintenance and of 12,000 housing units dedicated to military staff.