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Dentons’ Paris Real Estate team advises French and international investors, funds, corporates and public bodies on the full spectrum of real estate investment, development and asset management matters. The team comprises 7 lawyers, including three partners and two counsels, and works closely with other Dentons practices in France and across Europe on complex and cross‑border mandates.

The practice covers all main asset classes (offices, logistics, retail, hospitality, residential and mixed‑use) and acts on both transactional and day‑to‑day matters, from large portfolio deals and developments to leasing and asset‑management work.

    • Real estate investments and transactions
    • Development and promotion
    • Asset and property management
    • Real estate finance support
    • Construction and project contracts
    • Corporate real estate and headquarters projects

Clients (12)

  • Bouygues immobilier
  • Cromwell property group
  • Deka immobilien
  • Dedica hotel
  • Faurecia
  • Ga promotion
  • Revcap
  • Scannell properties
  • Ubisoft
  • BIC
  • Indigo
  • Nexity

Industries (4)

  • Hotel owners
  • Owners/end users
  • Developers
  • Investors

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Real Estate - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dentons advises on real estate acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures, with further skills in leasing agreements and construction contracts. The law firm acts for a broad range of clients, including real estate funds, asset managers and companies from the hospitality industry. The team is frequently involved in cases with multi-jurisdictional dimensions, often acting for clients in the logistics sector.

À propos de l’équipe

Dentons intervient dans de dossiers d’acquisitions, de ventes et de joint-ventures immobilières, avec des compétences supplémentaires en matière de contrats de location et de contrats de construction. Le cabinet agit pour un large éventail de clients, notamment des fonds immobiliers, des gestionnaires d’actifs et des entreprises de l’industrie hôtelière. L’équipe assiste fréquemment dans des dossiers transfrontalier, agissant souvent pour des clients du secteur de la logistique.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised LRC Group on the restructuring of the acquisition debt relating to OPCI River Ouest.

  • Dentons a conseillé le groupe LRC dans le cadre de la restructuration de la dette d'acquisition relative à OPCI River Ouest.

Strengths

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  • Dentons stands out for its operational and solution-oriented approach, adapted to economic constraints and timeframes. The firm anticipates the strategic and financial challenges of each project.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • What we like is its ability to make international links with clients; it is a real international interlocutor. When we need that support, we appreciate having access to the local expertise.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • The firm stands out for its responsiveness and delivery of turnkey and tailor-made advice. It is a multidisciplinary and dedicated team.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • Dentons, thanks to its skills, understanding and adaptability, manages to master our internal environment and the internal and external challenges of the company.

    Real Estate respondentFrance
  • Dentons se distingue par son approche opérationnelle et axée sur les solutions, adaptée aux contraintes économiques et aux délais. Le cabinet anticipe les enjeux stratégiques et financiers de chaque projet.
    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • Le cabinet se distingue par sa réactivité et sa capacité à fournir des conseils clés en main et sur mesure. C’est une équipe multidisciplinaire et dédiée.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pascal Schmitz
    Pascal Schmitz

    Pascal Schmitz

    Pascal Schmitz assists asset managers and investors with the acquisition and development of office and hotel assets.

    Pascal Schmitz assiste les gestionnaires d’actifs et les investisseurs dans l’acquisition et le développement de bureaux et d’hôtels.

    • Pascal can negotiate in a way that makes counterparties feel he is making a fair deal. He has good expert knowledge of the market and is good at finding a middle ground to protect our interests.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Pascal sait négocier de manière à faire sentir aux homologues qu’il propose un accord équitable. Il possède une bonne connaissance experte du marché et excelle à trouver un juste milieu pour protéger nos intérêts.

      Real Estate respondentFrance
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