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“Pierre Popesco has 30 years of experience in the real estate sector. I appreciate the reliability of the team and Pierre`s excellent analytical and negotiation skills. He is a major player in the French real estate industry, a negotiator, always available, very good advice and good company. DLA Piper is characterized by an “excellent mastery of real estate themes”, particularly in the French and pan-European real estate investment segment. The practice is led by Olivia Michaud and includes: Antoine Mercier, who is recommended for real estate investment transactions and asset management, and Myriam Mejdoubi, who assists investors in the acquisition and sale of real estate portfolios. The company recently advised Blackstone on the acquisition and refinancing of a large portfolio of logistics warehouses in the Paris region with a total area of 65,000 m2. Note: Antonia Raccat left the firm in 2021 when the team was joined by publishing partner Ruxandra Lazar (formerly King & Spalding LLP) in November 2021. Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has a “very responsive and dedicated team” capable of handling all legal and tax issues in the real estate market.

from obtaining building permits to the creation of investment funds. Areas of expertise include partnership formation, asset management, structured finance and investment operations. The firm is headed by Frédéric Nouel and includes many highly respected lawyers: Eric Martin-Impératori, Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse, Christopher Szostak, Hugues Moreau, Kamel Ben Salah, Rémi Tabbagh and Laetitia Lemercier. Antoine Mary was promoted to partner in July 2021. As a “market expert”, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is involved in important real estate matters, such as the acquisition of Timhotel Berthier by B&B Hotels and the Ennismore joint venture alongside Accor. The range of expertise is comprehensive and includes real estate investments and financing. At the head of the firm, David Lacaze is a “high-level lawyer”. He is surrounded by Anne Petitjean and Isabelle Augais, two lawyers appreciated for their “excellence, professionalism and loyalty”. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is able to handle “all legal matters related to the real estate industry,” including acquisitions and commercial leases. Renaud Dubois “is very competent, professional, responsive and pragmatic”. Ophélie Boulos is also appreciated for her professionalism.

“Françoise Maigrot is a great real estate specialist who knows her subject perfectly and always finds solutions to close the deal.” Real estate lawyers working at DPBM cover all legal aspects of the real estate industry and have excellent knowledge of the real estate sector. “The real estate lawyers working at DPBM cover all legal aspects of the real estate industry and have an excellent knowledge of the real estate sector.” LPA-CGR avocats has a team in which each partner has his own area of expertise in the real estate market. This allows the company to offer a wide range of specialist know-how, including development, real estate financing, investments and commercial leases. Head of Department Silke Nadolni handles real estate investment files and cross-border transactions with Germany. Géraldine Piedelièvre is recommended for the management of commercial leases and asset management files. Note the following changes within the team: the merger of Stephan Lesage-Mathieu in January 2021, the entry of real estate finance specialist Hassan Javanshir (formerly Ashurst LLP) in November 2021, followed by Thomas Ehrecke in January 2022. Under the leadership of Quentin Leroux, BG2V has a strong focus on real estate asset management. Jean-Marc Valot and Jean-Sébastien Dumont also contribute to the real estate tax segment, while Camille de Verdelhan is also an expert in real estate law. Note the expansion of the team in 2021 after hiring three new employees.

“Anne Petitjean has an excellent knowledge of construction and urban planning law. She is very attentive and adapts perfectly to the constraints of her customers. Anne is business oriented and works very well in sensitive contexts with counterparties. Anne has everything of a great lawyer in real estate law. “Agile and responsive,” the team was founded by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in 2020. With the arrival of Didier Bruère-Dawson in February 2021, the practice in the distressed real estate sector will be expanded to include a new area of expertise. “Sarah Fleury and Charles-Henri Gouvion de Saint Cyr were not only very responsive to the file, dedicated to customer service, but were also very creative in the proposed structuring while maintaining high standards of legal and tax analysis. They are essential in the market for real estate lawyers and have a thorough knowledge of the sector and market players, which has made it possible to handle cases smoothly. “Sarah Fleury and Charles-Henri Gouvion de Saint Cyr were not only very responsive to the file, dedicated to customer service, but were also very creative in the proposed structuring, while maintaining the demand for legal and tax analysis. They are essential in the market for real estate lawyers and have a perfect knowledge of the industry and market players, which has ensured the proper handling of files. Baker McKenzie combines strong skills in real estate projects and real estate taxation. The firm is particularly involved in the management of commercial leases for one of the largest office complexes in Europe by advising Scaprim on Coeur Défense.

Marc Mariani knows how to “pass on his expertise” and maintain a strong team of lawyers. Maria Batlouni goes “beyond the expectations” of her clients. Clifford Chance is one of the reference companies on the French real estate market. The company`s mission is to intervene in the most emblematic transactions on the market. In particular, he advised Gecina on the rental housing construction project carried out in partnership with Nexity (including the construction of 4,000 new housing units in Île-de-France). The company also participated in the sale of the Altaïs office tower in Montreuil – one of the largest deals on the market for 2021 with a single building. François Bonteil leads the firm`s global real estate practice, while Alexandre Couturier knows how to “manage all teams in complex transactions”. “The A&O team offers a combination of (i) cutting-edge real estate expertise and (ii) a hands-on approach to transactions and projects. His understanding of business problems is remarkable.

The depth of their experience (corporate transaction, debt restructuring, BEFA, etc.) makes them a valuable partner. Invoicing is transparent and not surprising at the end of the project. “Dynamic” and “solid”, the Franklin team is involved in all phases of the real estate market, including investment transactions and real estate development projects. The team is often involved in cross-border cases covering France and Germany. At the head of the firm, François Verdot has a “solid experience of complex files”. “Franck Peter is an excellent specialist in all areas of the real estate sector, an excellent negotiator, a facilitator with a real risk management approach.” “Unique company because it combines all the know-how around real estate in a single company. Great professionalism and perfect execution in all areas. Lacourte Raquin Tatar is involved in the largest real estate transactions on the market. The company supports some of the world`s largest investment funds operating in the real estate sector.