Baker McKenzie 's portfolio extends to advice on investments, structured financing, asset management and real estate tax. Spearheading the practice, Marc Mariani is reputed for the depth of his expertise in M&A and finance leasing agreements. Eva Leygonie has a high level of experience and knowledge in investment and financing matters for French and international investors. Maria Batlouni is a name to note for joint venture agreements, structured financing, and sale and lease-back transactions.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The real estate team distinguishes itself through its responsiveness and efficiency in handling cases, with a particularly thorough and comprehensive analysis of leases. It conducts negotiations rigorously and swiftly, while maintaining excellent communication. Its ability to combine technical expertise and pragmatism places it among the market's leading teams.’
- ‘The team's partners and associates are known for their excellent availability and negotiation skills. Their ease of communication, both with clients and counterparties, fosters a climate of trust and efficiency.’
- ‘The team are professional, responsive, good communicators and dealmakers.’
- ‘Fabrice Varandas is responsive and versatile. He is able to advise on a fairly wide range of subjects such as real estate, finance or litigation.’
- ‘Baker McKenzie's real estate team is made up of highly skilled professionals who demonstrate excellent listening and follow-up skills with their clients, as well as a constantly renewed spirit of innovation and advice.’
- ‘Clearly one of the best real estate practices in the market, in my opinion. Very high-quality service.'
Key clients
- ADP (Aéroports de Paris)
- AEW
- ATOS
- BNP Paribas REIM
- Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations Investissement Immobilier
- EDF Invest
- Gruppo Statuto
- Invesco
- Kering Group
- LaSalle Investment Management
- NH Investment
- Meritz
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading partners: Real estate finance
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marc Mariani
Other key lawyers
Eva Leygonie; Maria Batlouni; Hervé Jegou; Fabrice Varandas