Lauded for its ‘expertise in commercial and residential leases’, CMS Francis Lefebvre is a key contact for builders, developers, and real estate agents. Benjamin Bill is vastly experienced in development transactions and property financing, while Florence Chérel is praised for her ’high level of expertise’. Aline Divo is noted for her transactional capabilities, Céline Cloché-Dubois is proficient in renewable energy projects, and Arnaud Valverde is particularly active in the office sector. Other key team members include Pierre-Edouard Vino, who is knowledgeable about urban planning leases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their expertise in leases as well as their large team allows them to absorb a huge workload.'
- ‘A very good, experienced, and dynamic team. They are very reassuring to customers.'
- ‘A pragmatic team with broad expertise covering leases, administrative law, construction, and urban planning.'
- ‘Benjamin Bill is competent, an excellent customer contact, and bilingual, while Florence Chérel has a very high level of expertise, strong commitment to her customers, and a great capacity for work.'
- ‘Benjamin Bill is a very helpful partner in negotiations and Florence Chérel is very precise.'
‘Benjamin Bill has the capacity for non-aggressive negotiation in transactional matters.'
‘Aline Divo and her colleagues stand out for the very high quality of their case processing and their relationships with clients.'
‘Aline Divo was available, efficient and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Nvidia
- Reale Mutua insurance company
- Warehouse de Pauw (WDP)
- Axa IM
- UBS
- Credit Suisse
- Union Investment
- MEAG (Munich ReInsurance)
- PIMCO
Work highlights
- Advised BNPP Promotion on the acquisition of a large residential complex with 120 apartments.
- Advised Franklin Templeton on the acquisition of properties for a new education campus in Lyon.
- Advised SharkNinja on the negotiation of a commercial lease agreement for its new offices in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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.
Arnaud Valverde
Practice head
Benjamin Bill; Florence Chérel; Aline Divo; Céline Cloché-Dubois
Other key lawyers
Arnaud Valverde; Pierre-Edouard Vino; Nawel Belabdelouahab; Hugo Leynier