Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is home to a well-experienced real estate team, recommended for its expertise in leasebacks, divestments, restructuring projects and joint ventures. The practice group is co-led by Frédéric Nouel, who specialises in real estate financing and restructuring, and Eric Martin-Impératori, who excels in acquisitions and leasing. Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse handles a busy workload, including portfolio sales, sale and lease-back transactions and property development contracts. Christopher Szostak focuses on acquisitions and disposals of both portfolios and individual assets, while Laetitia Lemercier specialises in debt restructuring and refinancing. Rémi Tabbagh is a name to note for structured finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes Gide unique compared to other firms is the way they combine technical expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. They strive to anticipate clients’ needs, adapt quickly to complex challenges, and provide clear, actionable advice.'
- 'The team demonstrate a problem-solving mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and strong culture of collaboration across different practice areas. ’
- ‘The team are recommended for the extensive experience of their lawyers in complex international transactions’
- ‘Highly professional team, good market knowledge, proactive partner, quality of execution.’
- ‘Rémi Tabbagh is recommended for his foresight and analytical skills, structuring, project management, and negotiation.'
- ‘Eric Martin-Imperatori is outstanding based on his dedication to the deal, his wealth of experience in adjacent fields and his responsiveness. He was very transparent in his communication and pragmatic in negotiations with a good sense where to push and where and where to concede. Would highly recommend him.’
Key clients
- Accor
- AEW Europe
- Allianz
- Altarea
- Amundi Immobilier
- Angelo Gordon
- Apsys
- Ardian
- Aviva Real Estate Investors
- Bouygues Immobilier
- Brookfield
- BNP Reim
Work highlights
Advised Kering on the sale and leaseback of three iconic retail assets in Paris.
Advised Gecina for the divestment of YouFirst Campus, a PBSA portfolio of asset and dedicated management capacity.
Advised Icawood on the development of the CB3 building restructuring project in La Défense, over 30,000 sq.m..
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Practice head
Frédéric Nouel; Eric Martin-Impératori
Other key lawyers
Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse;Christopher Szostak; Laetitia Lemercier; Rémi Tabbagh; Etienne Chesneau