Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Clifford Chance has a remarkable team which advises on large real estate transactions at national and international levels. The law firm acts for clients on corporate structurings, commercial leases and the acquisition of both shares and assets in the real estate industry. The team is particularly well recognised for its experience assisting with the financial aspects of real estate transactions. Clifford Chance has a full-service offering thanks to the team's close collaboration with the firm's tax, corporate and funds teams.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for Prologis on the EUR1.5 billion acquisition of the Crossbay pan-European logistics portfolio.
Strengths
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"We received great service, the team was fully dedicated to the deal, and our expectations were really fulfilled."
"Clifford Chance is very good and has multiple offices to do cross-border work, which is very practical. The lawyers make the link with their foreign team members, which makes it a lot easier for me, and they do it well."
"They have a very deep knowledge of the field, and they really dig deep into the cases. They are great lawyers, recognised in the market, and really hard-working."
"It is a good real estate team which is well sized to accommodate large files and has a good ability to handle complex cases and facilitate negotiations."
"They are reactive; this is what we expect from this type of firms. The team has a good knowledge of the different actors in the sector and a good track record for banks and investors."
"We received great service, the team was fully dedicated to the deal, and our expectations were really fulfilled."
"Clifford Chance is very good and has multiple offices to do cross-border work, which is very practical. The lawyers make the link with their foreign team members, which makes it a lot easier for me, and they do it well."
"They have a very deep knowledge of the field, and they really dig deep into the cases. They are great lawyers, recognised in the market, and really hard-working."
"It is a good real estate team which is well sized to accommodate large files and has a good ability to handle complex cases and facilitate negotiations."
"They are reactive; this is what we expect from this type of firms. The team has a good knowledge of the different actors in the sector and a good track record for banks and investors."
Notable Practitioners
François Bonteil represents leading funds and property managers in the acquisition, financing and development of a range of assets, with notable experience in the logistics and residential markets.
Alexandre Couturier is praised for his advice to real estate investors on both transactional and construction-related real estate mandates.
"He is really helpful and very client-oriented."
"He was good - he was responsive and delivered the service we expected."
"He is a dynamic partner and facilitator with very good legal technique and market knowledge."
David Gerard handles real estate portfolio acquisitions, investments and joint venture creation.
"He facilitated things. He did the coordination and made it so that the deal went well."
Karen Bortolotti assists with complex cross-border financing mandates related to real estate developments and retail assets. She advises real estate investment firms and private equity funds.
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
France