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Gide Loyrette Nouel

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Gide's Urban Planning & Development Department, advises its clients in the setting up of urban planning operations in order to ensure the feasibility of the operation, optimise construction rights and facilitate obtaining the required authorisations.

 

Gide advises developers, constructors, and property companies on structuring operations and selecting the procedures to be put in place, including for the adaptation of planning documents. We assist our clients throughout obtaining construction authorisations and audit planning permission applications, and are in direct contact with the various administrations. Gide also conducts regulatory audits in property asset acquisition operations.

 

In addition, Gide advises developer contractors, operators, and public authorities on conducting development operations, for instance in ZACs (joint development zones); and covers the financial and tax aspects of development operations.


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Planning - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel is widely praised for its practice assisting with the urban planning aspects of commercial real estate and public infrastructure. The firm regularly advises on PLU regulations and construction permitting for offices and residential assets as well as railway stations. It also acts on behalf of clients in related disputes.

À propos de l’équipe

Gide Loyrette Nouel est largement reconnu pour ses conseils sur les aspects d'urbanimes pour les dossiers d’immobilier commercial et d'infrastructures. Le cabinet intervient régulièrement en matière de réglementation PLU et d’obtention de permis de construire pour des bureaux et des actifs résidentiels ainsi que pour des gares. Elle agit également pour le compte de clients dans le cadre de litiges associés.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel assisted Imerys with obtaining the planning permits and authorisations to establish a lithium extraction facility.

  • Gide Loyrette Nouel a aidé Imerys à obtenir les permis et autorisations nécessaires à la création d'une usine d'extraction de lithium.

Strengths

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  • Gide Loyrette Nouel know how to find the right expertise to respond to the subject within a suitable timeframe. They offer quality service with good overviews to assess the risk.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • It is always very good work. The team at Gide Loyrette Nouel are always available and they respond in a structured way to any questions.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • I appreciate the quality of their analysis and recommendations; they find solutions.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • The planning team are remarkably intelligent and skilled. Their understanding of institutional issues is excellent, and their availability and responsiveness are exceptional.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • Le travail est toujours excellent. L'équipe de Gide Loyrette Nouel est toujours disponible et répond de manière structurée à toutes les questions.

    Planning respondentFrance

  • J'apprécie la qualité de leur analyse et de leurs recommandations ; ils trouvent des solutions.

    Planning respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Emmanuel Vital-Durand
    Emmanuel Vital-Durand

    Emmanuel Vital-Durand

    Emmanuel Vital-Durand is highly regarded for his experience in handling planning mandates. He assists with town and urban planning issues, advising on planning authorisation and related litigation.

    Emmanuel Vital-Durand est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de gestion de dossiers d'urbanisme. Il intervient sur les questions d'aménagement du territoire et d'urbanisme, et conseille notamment sur les autorisations d'urbanisme et les litiges liés.

    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand knows how to respond quickly and analyses problems well.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand exhibits exceptional professional and personal qualities.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand is one of the best French lawyers in this sector.

      Planning respondentFrance
    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand sait réagir rapidement et analyser les problèmes avec précision.
      Planning respondentFrance

    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand fait preuve de qualités professionnelles et relationnelles exceptionnelles.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Emmanuel Vital-Durand est l'un des meilleurs avocats français dans ce secteur.

      Planning respondentFrance
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  • Alexandre Gauthier
    Alexandre Gauthier

    Alexandre Gauthier

    Alexandre Gauthier advises on significant planning projects, permits and complex regulatory aspects.

    Alexandre Gauthier conseille sur des projets d’urbanisme importants, les permis et la gestion des aspects réglementaires complexes.

    • Alexandre Gauthier provides a very good service.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Gauthier is excellent in urban planning.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Alexandre is a great specialist and practitioner of his subjects.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Alexandre est un grand spécialiste et un excellent praticien de ses sujets.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Gauthier offre un très bon service.

      Planning respondentFrance

    • Alexandre Gauthier est excellent en urbanisme.

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