Real Estate | France

De 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.

Gide 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.

Clifford 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.

Fairway 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.

Lacourte Raquin Tatar 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.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner moves up the rankings this year. The firm 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.

The 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.

Linklaters' 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.

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.

August 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.

BG2V joins the rankings this year based on its expertise in advising French and international clients on a wide range of real estate mandates. The 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 firm's offering.

The 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.

Dentons 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.

Herbert Smith Freehills joins the rankings this year. The firm has a well-recognised practice advising on transactional real estate mandates and real estate restructuring. The team is adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters, and has a strong presence in the hospitality sector. 

Jones 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.

The 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.

White & Case has a well-regarded practice covering all aspects of real estate. The team has strong skills in real estate acquisitions and project development, and shows cross-border capabilities through advice to global clients and operations abroad. Clients of the firm include investment funds, real estate developers and hospitality groups.