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Our teams are able to support companies at each stage of their project, whether they are a French or foreign investor, a user (large company or SME), a developer, a builder, an intermediary, a regional authority, a banking establishment or any other operator in the sector.

Given the wide range of disciplines involved – and to provide with leading-edge support in all situations – the 80 associates from our real-estate division in France offer their combined knowledge and expertise in the urban planning and property tax.

Our teams are able to offer general or specific support in all aspects of real estate projects: sales and acquisitions of buildings; construction and development; leases; development and administrative authorisations; urban planning; environment and sustainable development; expropriation; co-ownership; real estate professions; financing of real estate projects; property taxation; local taxes before, during and after works; real estate VAT and transactions concerning companies operating in the real estate sector. 

In each of these fields, they offer audits of the administrative and legal situation, advice, assistance with negotiations and the conclusion of agreements and contracts, as well as management of disputes before civil and administrative courts.

Support from the CMS international network , comprising 800 specialist associates, allows us to provide you with tailored and effective solutions, whatever the geographical scope of companies issues.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - France

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm CMS houses a respected team assisting clients with a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, commercial leases and project development. The practice represents asset managers and investment funds. Lawyers in the team are particularly active in the leisure and tourism industries.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted BNP Paribas with the acquisition of a residential real estate complex from insurance company CNP.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Benjamin Bill
4
Benjamin Bill
4
Band 4

Benjamin Bill advises clients on a broad range of real estate mandates, including off-plan acquisitions, sales and lease agreements.

Benjamin is good - he allows us to find solutions and has a constructive approach.

We have had many years of good and successful cooperation with Benjamin.

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Benjamin Bill
4
Benjamin Bill
4
Band 4

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