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Pascal Schmitz

Pascal Schmitz

France 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate

France

20 years ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Pascal Schmitz is is the Managing Partner of Dentons’ Paris office. Pascal is the head of Dentons Europe's real estate group.

Recognized in the field of real estate investment, Pascal has developed particular expertise in commercial real estate and investment transactions (acquisitions and sales, M&A), as well as in acquisition financing, joint ventures, and investment structuring operations, including the negotiation of financing agreements, shareholders agreements, and the establishment of investment funds (OPCI and SOPARFI).

He also has solid experience in all aspects of real estate management, including commercial leases, development agreements, and construction law.

Pascal's clients include German, French, European and American investment funds, which he advises on their operations in France and Europe.

Career

Managing Partner of Dentons Paris, 2025-Present

Partner, Dentons, 2018-Present

Partner, King & Spalding, 2012-2018

Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, 2002-2012

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Bar, Paris, 1995

Member of the Urban Land Institute's French chapter (ULI)

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Real Estate - France

Band 4
Individual Editorial

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

Editorial individuel

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

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Strengths

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  • 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 EstateChambers France

  • 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 EstateChambers France

Ranked Individuals at Dentons (15)

France

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