Counting asset managers, investment funds, and real estate companies on its client roster, Simmons & Simmons is well versed in real estate transactions. Elisa Bocianowski oversees the team and is experienced in property litigation, and Céline Larmet and Alexandre Grevet are proficient in financing, while Louis Delestrée often handles leasing matters. Michaël Lévy, Laure Nguyen and Alice Houdart joined the team from Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very friendly and quick to execute, and capable of working under pressure when necessary. Their advice is excellent and highly detailed. Above all, their awareness of the field and user-related issues makes them unbeatable in negotiations. They deliver measured, deal-making, and charismatic speeches during lease negotiations or real estate disputes.'
- 'Elisa Bocianowski is a reference for any complicated and niche subject in law, thanks to her highly specific theoretical knowledge.'
- 'Louis Delestrée stands out for his efficiency in drafting, interpersonal skills, and ability to advance negotiations or defuse escalations of tension during negotiations.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Groupama Immobilier
- Valor Real Estate Partners
- Colony Capital
- Global Net Lease
- Société de Développement Axe Nord
- Atrato Capital Limited
- Champagne Hospitality
- Squarepoint
- Honeywell
- Gensler
- Blackrock
Practice head
Elisa Bocianowski
Other key lawyers
Céline Larmet; Alexandre Grevet; Louis Delestrée; Michaël Lévy; Laure Nguyen; Alice Houdart