Chambers Review
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Real Estate - France
What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie offers a respected practice with solid experience in real estate. Lawyers in the team are notably skilled in handling complex real estate transactions, particularly acquisitions, financing and tax structuring. The firm represents both French and foreign investors, and also acts for banks and insurance companies. The team offers additional expertise in development and construction law within the office and retail sectors.
Strengths
They have a great knowledge of the complex issues of real estate and know how to put all their skills at the service of their clients. They take a very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
The team focus on and care about the clients' needs. The lawyers are pragmatic and accessible. I also appreciate that the firm has worldwide coverage.
The real estate team have a strong track record, standing out for their ability to anticipate needs and propose solutions even before problems emerge.
Work Highlights
Baker McKenzie advised the Radisson Hotel Group on the negotiation of off-plan leases regarding a future hotel to be opened within "Tour Triangle".
Notable practitioners
Marc Mariani assists with a range of cross-border and domestic transactions, including lease negotiations, portfolio acquisitions and redevelopment projects.
Marc Mariani is a very good lawyer who we can count on.
Hervé Jégou acts for a number of foreign and domestic investors on leaseback, construction, sale and acquisition mandates.
Hervé Jégou is efficient, flexible and trustworthy.
Hervé is knowledgeable, accurate and goes straight to the point. Our cooperation is very efficient.
Hervé is very competent, dedicated to clients and very involved in the deals.