BG2V has a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise on acquisitions and disposals, sale and leaseback arrangements and joint ventures. The practice is also recognised for its expertise in development projects, including BEFA, VEFA and property development contracts, as well as borrower financing. The team is jointly led by Quentin Leroux and Woody Guirand. Leroux has strong credentials in asset management, sales and development transactions, while Guirand specialises in purchase and sale transactions, as well as bringing in-depth knowledge of investment funds to the team. Juliette Goux is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A pragmatic and balanced approach with counterparties High-quality relationships with colleagues, free from unnecessary legal jargon High availability of teams regardless of the stakes Contribution to the ongoing training of teams Very reasonable fees within a long-term partnership approach’
- ‘Quentin Leroux and Juliette Goux have an excellent knowledge of my specific market (logistics real estate) and our clients' needs. Very easy collaboration with stable and experienced teams.’
- ‘Quentin Leroux and Woody Guirand are the dynamic duo for negotiating a BEFA, a VEFA or a CPI.’
- ‘Woody Guirand is recommended for his availability, responsiveness, expertise’
- ‘Quentin Leroux's team is particularly responsive and insightful in its legal analysis. Furthermore, they possess a highly practical understanding of the issues they handle and make even the most complex legal analyses accessible, which is invaluable.'
- 'The team's analyses can be transmitted directly to operational teams without requiring filtering by the Legal Department, as can sometimes be the case with other firms, saving us considerable time. In short, they combine professionalism, rigour, and excellent interpersonal skills in a remarkably agile manner.’
Key clients
- 3A Partners
- AEW
- AGCO
- Albert School
- Alios
- Allianz Immovalor
- Alohas
- Altarea
- Axtom
- Ba&sh
- Balas
- Balzac REIM
Work highlights
Advising SL Green Realty Corp. on the installation of an immersive belvedere experience on the upper floors of the Tour Triangle — a high-rise building in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.
Advised Mountpark on the development of a 118,500 m² distribution centre for Amazon in Illiers-Combray (Chartres), France.
Advised Montea on the acquisition of the “Reverso” portfolio, comprising 17 logistics assets across France for approximately €150 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Quentin Leroux; Woody Guirand
Other key lawyers
Juliette Goux