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LPA Law

Real Estate

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We have been at the heart of the real estate ecosystem for more than 40 years. Our fully integrated team of 60 lawyers with a strong spirit of listening and dialogue will help to build tailored made high added value solutions.

  • INVESTMENT / FINANCE: Our team supports you throughout your investment and/or disinvestment transactions, whatever the asset type. Our global expertise expands from legal and tax structuring of your transaction (including the creation of dedicated vehicles) to completion of the acquisition or sale of the asset and the related financing or refinancing. We also help you to sort out pre-litigation and litigation situations, taking care to seek fast, pragmatic solutions.
  • MANAGEMENT / PROFESSIONS: Our team works with you daily to optimise your real estate portfolio and advise you on managing your assets, providing both counsel and litigation support.
  • CONSTRUCTION / DEVELOPMENT: Our team combines recognised skill in real estate development with cutting-edge expertise in construction materials, town planning, the environment and sustainable development. Our global expertise expands from land acquisition to the sale of the building, including town planning questions, to draft, as well as to negotiate all types of contracts, concerning the management of any litigation that may result from the transaction.

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Real Estate - France

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

LPA Law has a sizeable real estate team that covers a wide range of matters. The law firm is proficient in real estate finance, planning and construction matters, and offers additional expertise in leases and development projects. Lawyers in the team are active on both domestic and cross-border matters, acting for high-profile financial institutions as well as real estate fund managers.

À propos de l’équipe

LPA Law dispose d’une équipe immobilière importante qui couvre de nombreux types de dossiers. Le cabinet maîtrise le financement immobilier, la planification et les dossiers de construction, et offre une expertise supplémentaire en matière de baux et de projets de développement. Les avocats de l’équipe interviennent dans des dossiers nationaux et transfrontaliers, agissant pour des institutions financières de premier plan ainsi que pour des gestionnaires de fonds immobiliers.

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Strengths

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  • We were very satisfied with the firm's work, especially in tense negotiations. It worked to bring the negotiation to a successful conclusion while protecting the client's interests.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • I really like the way the firm works; it is very structured and clear who is in charge of what. The team is always focused on being constructive and finding solutions without overcomplicating matters.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • LPA seems to us to be a must-have for lawyers specialising in residential matters. We are very satisfied with this efficient and trustworthy collaboration.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • The firm monitors files very closely and provides real added value through the relevant recommendations. The expertise and hard work of the firm's staff enable it to deal with complex issues.

    Real Estate respondentFrance

  • They defend their clients interests in a pragmatic way. They are very available and work to find solutions. They handle complex matters very well.

    Real Estate respondentFrance
  • Ils défendent les intérêts de leurs clients avec pragmatisme. Ils sont très disponibles et s'efforcent de trouver des solutions. Ils gèrent très bien les dossiers complexes.
    Real Estate respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Florence Defradas
    Florence Defradas

    Florence Defradas

    Florence Defradas is recognised for her capabilities in handling real estate acquisitions and renovations. She often advises luxury goods sector clients.

    Florence Defradas est reconnue pour ses compétences en matière d'acquisitions et de rénovations immobilières. Elle conseille fréquemment des clients du secteur du luxe.

    • She is a unique lawyer, gifted with rare listening skills and agility. She knows how to reconcile operational actions and strategic vision in a highly enjoyable collaborative working environment.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Florence Defradas is a lawyer I fully trust. Beyond her legal skills, she is responsive, attentive and very available. Florence has excellent knowledge of the real estate market.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • I enjoyed a remarkable collaboration with Florence Defradas.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • C'est une avocate hors pair, dotée d'une rare capacité d'écoute et d'une grande agilité. Elle sait concilier actions opérationnelles et vision stratégique dans un environnement de travail collaboratif et très agréable.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Florence Defradas est une avocate en qui j'ai pleinement confiance. Outre ses compétences juridiques, elle est réactive, attentive et très disponible. Florence a une excellente connaissance du marché immobilier.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • J'ai eu le plaisir de collaborer de façon remarquable avec Florence Defradas.

      Real Estate respondentFrance
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  • Géraldine Piedelièvre
    Géraldine Piedelièvre

    Géraldine Piedelièvre

    Géraldine Piedelièvre is sought after for her experience in commercial leases and real estate litigation.

    Géraldine Piedelièvre est recherchée pour son expérience en matière de baux commerciaux et de contentieux immobilier..

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre has a lot of composure, in addition to the skills to lead sometimes difficult negotiations.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Working with Géraldine Piedelièvre was an excellent customer experience that will be repeated.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre shone in all aspects throughout the project.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre has very good business sense. She is my main and privileged contact at the firm in the negotiation of commercial leases.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre a un excellent sens des affaires. Elle est mon interlocutrice principale et privilégiée au sein du cabinet pour la négociation des baux commerciaux.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre a brillé à tous les niveaux tout au long du projet.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Géraldine Piedelièvre a beaucoup de sang-froid, en plus des compétences nécessaires pour mener des négociations parfois difficiles.

      Real Estate respondentFrance

    • Travailler avec Géraldine Piedelièvre a été une excellente expérience client que je renouvellerai.

      Real Estate respondentFrance
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  • Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat
    Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat

    Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat

    Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat is particularly noted for her expertise in deals involving residential assets. She acts for investors on both acquisition and development mandates.

    Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat est reconnue pour son expertise dans les opérations sur des actifs résidentiels. Elle agit pour des investisseurs tant sur des mandats d’acquisition que de développement.

    • Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat is very solution-oriented and she renders complex topics easy to understand for her clients. She is a very good speaker and advocates for our interests.

      Real Estate respondentFrance
    • Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat est très orientée solutions et elle sait rendre les sujets complexes faciles à comprendre pour ses clients. C'est une excellente oratrice qui défend nos intérêts avec conviction.
      Real Estate respondentFrance
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