One of the preeminent law firms in France for real estate, De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is regularly turned to by insurance companies, listed and non-listed property companies, domestic and international real estate investment funds and developers. Co-heading the team, Emmanuel Fatôme’s well-established client base ranges from investment funds to credit institutions, while Paul Talbourdet is an experienced litigator, specialising in insurance and insolvency law. Katia Belhiteche is reputed for the depth of her expertise in structured financing, in particular corporate and syndicated financing. Pierre Gebarowski is a name to note for acquisitions, construction and urban developments, while Yannick Le Gall excels in leveraged finance, capital market transactions and real estate lending. Marie-Caroline Fauchille regularly advises domestic and international clients on commercial leases.
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Testimonials
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- 'Marie-Caroline Fauchille is tenacious and manages her cases very well, a partner in whom one can have great confidence.'
- ‘Paul Talbourdet has highly technical knowledge of real estate, but also a broad understanding of the issues and the market. He is also skilled in litigation and always provides excellent advice on more general or highly complex matters.'
- ‘They are an excellent consulting team. They support us on numerous acquisitions and management assignments. Their advice is invaluable, and they are at the forefront of the latest legal trends and considerations.’
- ‘Emmanuel Fatome is recommended for his comprehensive approach, and Katia Belitheche for real estate financing.’
- ‘Pierre Gebarowski and Anne-Charlotte d'Hotelans are recommended for their creativity and problem-solving skills. They are innovative in that they keep the teams small, so they are super customised and efficient when working with you.’
Key clients
- Aareal Bank AG
- Accor Invest
- Allianz
- Altarea
- Amundi Immobilier
- Apsys
- AXA Real Assets Investment Managers SGP
- Batipart
- Blackstone
- BNP Paribas
- BRED
- Cale Street Partner LLP
Work highlights
Advising NBIM on its acquisition of a 80% interest in Trinity Tower, a 49,000 sqm office property located in Paris La Défense, through a new partnership with the seller, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which keeps a 20% interest in the property and continues to provide asset and property management services.
Advising Covivio and its partners on exclusive negotiations with AccorInvest to reorganise ownership of the premises and business assets of some of their hotels, including 43 properties in France, Belgium and Germany for Covivio Hotels.
Advising Altarea on major logistics disposals totalling around €390m. The sale involves three logistics sites totalling almost 360,000 sq. m, including 75,000 sq. m to be built.
Lawyers
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Marie-Caroline Fauchille
Practice head
Emmanuel Fatôme; Paul Talbourdet
Other key lawyers
Marie-Caroline Fauchille; Eric Muller; Katia Belitheche; Pierre Gebarowski; Anne-Charlotte d'Hotelans; Yannick Le Gall