PDGB‘s wide-ranging practice encompasses the negotiation and management of leases, distressed real estate matters, tax structuring and acquisitions. Co-heading the team are Julien Wlodarczyk, Benoît Dambre and Philippe Julien. Wlodarczyk specialises in asset management in the retail sector, while Dambre is a name to note for tax litigation and audit defence procedures. Julien excels in advising on debt recovery and restructuring issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘ Philippe Julien is available, responsive, and committed to clearly explaining the issues and facilitating the process, a true expert for PDGB.’
  • ‘The PDGB team is world-class, with an exceptional ability to adapt and solve problems.’
  • ‘On a personal level, professionalism, experience, and interpersonal skills are what stand out most.'
  • ‘Julien Wlodarczyk is an extremely skilled attorney who knows the retail business in France and knows how to navigate and negotiate with landlords. Julien has negotiated several crucial lease agreements for us and thereby made our expansion possible. ’
  • ‘The team led by Julien Wlodarczyk provided top-notch advice on a complex real estate and corporate law matter. Julien demonstrated particular skill in finding innovative solutions and was a collaborative partner throughout the entire process.’

Key clients

  • Sage
  • McArthur Glen
  • Padrosa
  • Living Packets
  • Atenor France
  • Fondation Santa Service
  • C&A France
  • Joe & The Juice
  • Sostrene Grene
  • Mileade
  • Volta Trucks
  • Singh Propco

Work highlights

Advised McArthurGlen on the negotiation of the construction contract for the extension of the Pont Sainte Marie Center.
Advised Truck Parking Network France on the negotiation of the contractual documentation related to the acquisition of an industrial site in Donzere.
Advising Atenor France on the commercialisation of several office buildings, located in Paris or in the vicinity of Paris, from 5,000 sq. meters to 35,000 square meters in order to secure strong institutional commercial lease agreements.
Practice head

Julien Wlodarczyk; Benoît Dambre; Philippe Julien