Real Estate: Finance | France

Emmanuel Fatôme has prodigious expertise in both real estate transactions and financing mandates, often assisting clients with complex, high-value cross-border transactions.

Jean-Maurice Gaillard is a market leader in the financing of real estate transactions, frequently acting for prominent French financial institutions.

Kamel Ben Salah of Norton Rose Fulbright acts on acquisition financings and refinancings, and is highly sought after by leading French financial institutions.

Pierre Gebarowski acts for both real estate companies and investors on the financing of significant real estate projects, as well as assisting with the acquisition and sale of real estate assets.

Rémi Tabbagh is widely renowned for his advice on high-stakes real estate financings and refinancings, including those pertaining to retail and office assets.

Yannick Le Gall is a leading finance lawyer who routinely assists financial institutions and real estate investors with the financing of real estate acquisitions and developments.

Chloé Thiéblemont handles a varied caseload of construction and acquisition financings pertaining to office buildings, hotels and logistics portfolios. Her client list includes French and international banks and real estate investment funds.

David Franco moves up the rankings this year on the back of market recognition. He assists with the financing of major real estate transactions. He represents insurance companies, private equity funds and investment firms.

Paul-Henri de Cabissole advises both lenders and borrowers on the financing of cross-border real estate transactions. He handles mandates involving logistics and office building assets.

Privat Vigand of Dechert assists clients with a range of financing mandates, acting primarily for lenders.

Caroline Delavet moves up the rankings this year on the basis of impressive market support. She has a broad practice assisting leading international and domestic investment funds with the financing of acquisitions and development projects.

Katia Belhiteche moves up the rankings this year due to her experience acting for both lenders and borrowers on a range of financing transactions, including sustainability-linked loan agreements.

Erwan Lacheteau is added to the rankings due to his experience assisting investment funds and financial institutions with real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sale and leasebacks.

Karen Bortolotti assists with complex cross-border financing mandates relating to real estate developments and retail assets. She advises real estate investment firms and private equity funds.

Up-and-coming partner Farah El-Bsat breaks into the rankings due to her experience handling real estate structured finance. She is sought out by French and international clients.