CMS‘ real estate team, led by Bruno Duquesne, advises on the full spectrum of real estate matters, from investment transactions and development projects to structured finance and occupancy agreements. Dunquesne brings over 25 years of experience in domestic and cross-border deals. The team is supported by Catherine Matton and combines commercial market knowledge with legal expertise in finance, tax, and public procurement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team works very efficient and provides us with a professional legal advice in every topic.’
- ‘The team knows very well the market practices and is very available.’
- ‘Catherine Matton is as accurate than pragmatic.’
- ‘The team stands out for its creative problem-solving, consistently offering innovative and tailored solutions. They ensure strong follow-up on all matters, maintaining clear communication and timely updates throughout the lifecycle of each case or project.'
- ‘Combination of professional excellence, personal integrity, and collaborative spirit. Their ability to balance technical legal precision with human empathy is what truly sets them apart.’
Key clients
- REDEVCO
- CBRE GWS
- Helaba
- SAU
- MSI
- NH
- NewCold
- IG Immobiliën
- Limited Edition Hotel
- Castleforge Partners
- AroundTown
- SLRB – CityDev
Work highlights
Advised a German listed property investor on the sale of the PropCo and OpCo.
Advised Helaba and a consortium of banks with respect to the extension of the financing for two office buildings both occupied by the European institutions.
Advised AG Real Estate and Atenor on the Nör project, a major mixed-use project next to Brussels North train station (investment value is circa EUR 500 million).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Bruno Duquesne
Other key lawyers
Catherine Matton