Ranking tables
Real Estate | France
France
Rankings overview for Departments
Alexandre Couturier Clifford Chance Europe LLP11 Years Ranked
Aubry d'Argenlieu Fairway18 Years Ranked
Françoise Maigrot Linklaters20 Years Ranked
Frédéric Lefébure Fairway20 Years Ranked
Guillaume Aubatier August Debouzy12 Years Ranked
Hugues Moreau Gide Loyrette Nouel7 Years Ranked
Jean-Dominique Casalta A&O Shearman20 Years Ranked
Pierre Gebarowski De Pardieu Brocas Maffei20 Years Ranked
Alexandre Poupard Fairway6 Years Ranked
Antonia Raccat August Debouzy15 Years Ranked
Arnaud Moutet Archers14 Years Ranked
Bertrand Oldra Gide Loyrette Nouel3 Years Ranked
Emilie Capron Lacourte Raquin & Associés9 Years Ranked
Eric Martin-Impératori Gide Loyrette Nouel20 Years Ranked
Erwan Le Douce-Bercot Jones Day18 Years Ranked
Guillaume Jeannet Lacourte Raquin & Associés7 Years Ranked
Jean-Louis Martin Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner20 Years Ranked- Marc Mariani Baker McKenzie AARPI20 Years Ranked
Myriam Mejdoubi DLA Piper France LLP6 Years Ranked
Nicolas Boytchev Racine10 Years Ranked
Quentin Leroux BG2V8 Years Ranked
Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse Gide Loyrette Nouel20 Years Ranked
Xavier Jancène A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked- Pierre PopescoPopesco & Partners
Antoine Mary Gide Loyrette Nouel3 Years Ranked
Antoine Mercier White & Case LLP16 Years Ranked
Avi Amsellem Archers3 Years Ranked
Benjamin Bill CMS5 Years Ranked
Carol Santoni Veil Jourde8 Years Ranked
Christopher Szostak Gide Loyrette Nouel6 Years Ranked
Constantin Miliotis Gide Loyrette Nouel4 Years Ranked
David Gérard Clifford Chance Europe LLP4 Years Ranked- David Lacaze Norton Rose Fulbright13 Years Ranked
Elisa Bocianowski Simmons & Simmons LLP4 Years Ranked
Florence Defradas LPA Law1 Years Ranked
Franck Denis Fairway3 Years Ranked
François-Régis Fabre-Falret Osborne Clarke France8 Years Ranked
Géraldine Piedelièvre LPA Law2 Years Ranked
Henry Ranchon Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP20 Years Ranked- Hervé Jégou Baker McKenzie AARPI4 Years Ranked
- Irène Cottaris Lacourte Raquin & Associés2 Years Ranked
- Michaël Lévy Simmons & Simmons LLP1 Years Ranked
Nicolas Planchot Gide Loyrette Nouel2 Years Ranked
Pascal Schmitz Dentons20 Years Ranked
Philippe None Ashurst20 Years Ranked
Sarah Fleury White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Sidonie Fraiche-Dupeyrat LPA Law5 Years Ranked- Brice EngelWhite & Case LLP
- Olivia MichaudGALM Avocats
- Adam Haddad De Pardieu Brocas Maffei1 Years Ranked
Antoine Chatry A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
Carole Steimlé Reed Smith2 Years Ranked
Cloé Teisson Fairway1 Years Ranked
David Noblinski Ashurst1 Years Ranked- Fabrice Varandas Baker McKenzie AARPI1 Years Ranked
- Flavia Poujade Jones Day1 Years Ranked
Gabriel Dalarun DLA Piper France LLP2 Years Ranked
Marie-Caroline Fauchille De Pardieu Brocas Maffei2 Years Ranked- Cléopha ThomannBauhaus Avocats
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 De Pardieu Brocas MaffeiReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedDe Pardieu Brocas Maffei boasts an outstanding team capable of handling any type of real estate issue. The law firm works on large transactions for both French and international clients, and is particularly well recognised for its expertise in real estate finance. The lawyers are also knowledgeable in funds and lease agreements. Clients benefit from the team's close collaboration with the firm's tax and corporate teams, and include banks, insurance companies and real estate investment funds, as well as companies hailing from the hospitality sector.

1 Gide Loyrette NouelReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedGide Loyrette Nouel has an extremely well-regarded real estate practice covering the full spectrum of real estate matters. Lawyers at the firm have expertise in finance, as well as in development, commercial leases and real estate funds, and represent all types of clients including financial institutions, retail chains and global investors. The team notably acts on pan-European and cross-border mandates and is visible in a range of sectors including logistics, offices and hotels.
Band 2

2 A&O ShearmanReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedThe firm's real estate team is a highly reputed practice offering expertise in various aspects of real estate, including commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals. The team is well versed in assisting clients with real estate restructuring, with further expertise in development projects. The firm is also noted for its international network and its capacity to act on pan-European transactions. Clients of the firm include an array of corporates and investors including investment funds, banks and insurance companies.
2 ArchersReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedArchers is well reputed for its team of lawyers specialised in real estate finance mandates for the acquisition, disposal and development of assets. The law firm represents banks and investment firms, with deals frequently involving office and retail properties. Lawyers in the team frequently act in collaboration with the firm's banking and finance and corporate teams to cover the full range of issues for its expanding client base.

2 Clifford Chance Europe LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedClifford Chance has a remarkable team which advises on large real estate transactions at national and international levels. The law firm acts for clients on corporate structurings, commercial leases and the acquisition of both shares and assets in the real estate industry. The team is particularly well recognised for its experience assisting with the financial aspects of real estate transactions. Clifford Chance has a full-service offering thanks to the team's close collaboration with the firm's tax, corporate and funds teams.

2 FairwayReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedFairway offers a well-reputed real estate practice covering all aspects of real estate including M&A, leases and litigation. The team boasts particular expertise in real estate financing, representing a broad range of clients including listed and non-listed real estate companies, investment funds and insurance companies. Lawyers in the practice are experienced in hospitality and office real estate matters.

2 Lacourte Raquin & AssociésReal Estate2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedLacourte Raquin & Associés has a strong real estate team that provides full-service advice. Lawyers in the practice act on acquisitions, disposals of real estate assets and construction mandates. The law firm represents French and international clients including property developers, asset managers and investment funds.
Band 3

3 August DebouzyReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAugust Debouzy boasts a deep bench of real estate practitioners who advise on both domestic and cross-border mandates. The team assists clients with lease negotiations, asset acquisitions and real estate financings. The firm's client roster includes retailers, real estate developers and financial institutions.

3 Baker McKenzie AARPIReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedBaker McKenzie offers a respected practice with solid experience in real estate. Lawyers in the team are notably skilled in handling complex real estate transactions, particularly acquisitions, financing and tax structuring. The firm represents both French and foreign investors, and also acts for banks and insurance companies. The team offers additional expertise in development and construction law within the office and retail sectors.

3 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a strong team representing asset managers, investors and corporate clients in a range of real estate mandates. Lawyers at the firm act on sale and leaseback transactions, real estate refinancing and redevelopment projects. The law firm further represents clients in real estate litigation.

3 DLA Piper France LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedThe real estate team at DLA Piper provides full-service advice to a diverse client base. Lawyers in the practice have experience in commercial leases and project development, and offer further skills in real estate transactions, as well as in the management of real estate funds. The law firm acts for financial institutions on the financing of real estate assets.

3 LinklatersReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedLinklaters' real estate team covers a large spectrum of matters, including acquisitions, sales and construction of a range of asset classes. The law firm's expertise includes financing mandates. Lawyers in the practice advise a wide variety of clients, including leading financial institutions, foreign investors, real estate funds and high-profile corporates. Clients benefit from the firm's strong international network, which enables the team to act on pan-European and global mandates.

3 LPA LawReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedLPA 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.
Band 4

4 BG2VReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBG2V demonstrates expertise in advising French and international clients on a wide range of real estate mandates. The law firm is recognised for its capabilities advising clients on acquisitions and sale and leasebacks as well as disposal of real estate assets. Real estate litigation also falls within the law firm's offering.

4 CMSReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedThe international law firm CMS houses a respected team assisting clients with a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, commercial leases and project development. The practice represents asset managers and investment funds. Lawyers in the team are particularly active in the leisure and tourism industries.

4 DentonsReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedDentons 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.

4 Jones DayReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedJones Day houses a respected real estate team assisting clients with both domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters thanks to the firm's strong international network. The law firm advises on asset acquisitions, disposals and project development, offering significant experience in matters relating to office buildings and the logistics sector. The team also acts for clients from the pharmaceutical and leisure sectors.
4 Norton Rose FulbrightReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright is well regarded for its real estate practice. The law firm boasts experience in acquisition and development matters across a range of asset classes, including logistics, industrial, hospitality and retail.

4 RacineReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedThe team at Racine advises clients on all aspects of real estate matters from project development to rental management. The law firm demonstrates strong expertise in both acquisitions and leasing matters, and also advises on the construction of property. The team's client list includes real estate investors, media conglomerates and financial institutions.

4 SBKG & associésReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedSBKG & associés assists clients with a range of real estate mandates, including acquisitions, lease agreements and refinancings. It advises on mandates involving office, retail and logistics assets.

4 Simmons & Simmons LLPReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSimmons & Simmons houses a robust real estate team in Paris, with notable expertise in real estate finance. The law firm is well equipped to handle acquisitions and financings on behalf of investors and asset managers. The team has experience in logistics, retail and hospitality asset portfolio mandates.

4 Veil JourdeReal Estate2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedVeil Jourde advises domestic and international clients on a range of real estate matters, including leasing mandates, property developments, litigation and financial structurings. The law firm is particularly noted for its activity on commercial leases.




