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CMS

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Our team provides advice tailored to clients operational issues in relation to the adaptation of urban planning documents necessary for their project (changes in the local urban planning rules, public consultation procedures, public enquiries, etc.) and in the development, follow-up and implementation of administrative authorisations (urban planning permits, change of use permits, commercial use permits, ICPE declarations/permits, water law, land clearing, etc.).

We have developed special expertise in the area of urban planning taxation which enables us to inform clients and defend them in connection with compiling their files and when their urban planning taxes are collected (development tax, RAP, tax for creating offices, commercial premises and storage in the Greater Paris region, etc.) and recurring taxes (TEOM, CFE, etc.) generated by their project.

Our being members of the ORIE, GRIDAUH and SERDEAUT working groups enables us to keep a close eye on all changes to legislation, regulations and case law that may affect clients projects.

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Planning - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS is frequently instructed by clients to assist with planning and construction authorisation matters. The team handles mandates involving hotels, residential projects and data centres, and can also advise on compliance with environmental regulations.

À propos de l’équipe

CMS est fréquemment mandaté par les clients pour les aider en matière de planification et de permis de construire. L’équipe s’occupe de mandats impliquant des hôtels, des projets résidentiels et des data centres, et peut également conseiller sur la réglementation environnementale.

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Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Bourne Capital on planning permits related to the renovations and extension of a luxury hotel in Courchevel.

  • CMS a conseillé Bourne Capital sur les permis d'urbanisme relatifs à la rénovation et à l'extension d'un hôtel de luxe à Courchevel.

Strengths

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  • The firm understands our issues well and offers suitable solutions, considering all possibilities. The team covers a wide range of skills, allowing them to deal with a variety of topics effectively.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • The CMS team were always willing to help; the lawyers really listen to our priorities. They know the subject very well. It reassures me to have them and their expertise looking after this matter.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • The team's strengths are their specialisation in the planning area and ability to simplify complex matters and make it accessible for the client to understand.

    Planning respondentFrance
  • Les points forts de l'équipe résident dans sa spécialisation en matière d'urbanisme et sa capacité à simplifier les questions complexes et à les rendre accessibles au client.
    Planning respondentFrance
  • L'équipe de CMS a toujours été prête à nous aider ; les avocats ont vraiment pris en compte nos priorités. Ils maîtrisent parfaitement le sujet. C'est rassurant de savoir qu'ils sont là pour gérer cette affaire.
    Planning respondentFrance

  • Le cabinet comprend bien nos problématiques et propose des solutions adaptées, en tenant compte de toutes les possibilités. L'équipe possède un grand nombre de compétences, ce qui lui permet de traiter efficacement des sujets variés.

    Planning respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Florence Chérel
    Florence Chérel

    Florence Chérel

    Florence Chérel has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses permitting mandates, planning permission amendments, planning-related litigation and land issues.

    Florence Chérel a une pratique diverse qui englobe les mandats d’autorisation, les modifications d’autorisations d’urbanisme, les litiges liés à l’urbanisme et les questions foncières.

    • Florence Chérel is very good and she is available.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Florence is a recognised expert in urban planning law. Her advice and analysis are always sound, especially on complex issues. Her legal intelligence allows her to be relevant for specific topics.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Florence Chérel has a very high level of technical expertise and great responsiveness, in a sector that she knows perfectly.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Florence Chérel is a very reliable partner. We have full confidence in her and we are extremely satisfied with her and the team.

      Planning respondentFrance
    • Florence Chérel est très bonne et elle est disponible.
      Planning respondentFrance
    • Florence Chérel est une partenaire très fiable. Nous avons pleinement confiance en elle et nous sommes extrêmement satisfaits d'elle et de son équipe.
      Planning respondentFrance
    • Florence est une experte reconnue en droit de l'urbanisme. Ses conseils et analyses sont toujours pertinents, notamment sur les questions complexes. Son intelligence juridique lui permet d'être particulièrement efficace sur des sujets spécifiques.
      Planning respondentFrance

    • Florence Chérel a une très grande expertise technique et une excellente réactivité, dans un secteur qu'elle maîtrise parfaitement.

      Planning respondentFrance
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