Planning - France
What the team is known for
Adden Avocats is recognised for its market-leading planning practice. The team possesses a variety of skills in the area, particularly in advising on contracts and planning regulations for the construction and development of a range of real estate assets. The lawyers assist with administrative authorisations, public domain issues and environmental regulations.
Strengths
"Adden Avocats is the best firm in Paris for town planning matters. The team are very competent, responsive, business-oriented and pragmatic."
"I appreciate the firm's speed of execution, sense of business and approach."
"The team are very good technically. They know the latest legal changes and regulatory landscape, and are also good at monitoring."
"Adden Avocats are very exhaustive in their analysis. They can identify and prioritise, which improves our internal decision-making."
"It is a very serious and specialised firm."
Work highlights
Adden Avocats assisted Hammerson with the commercial and town planning aspects of the sale of 25% of its stake in the 'Italy Two' housing and retail complex in Paris.
Notable practitioners
Elsa Sacksick frequently advises real estate investment funds and companies on urban planning issues pertaining to commercial development projects, with further expertise in permitting and regulatory work. She is also well placed to assist public institutions with planning mandates. "Elsa Sacksick is best in class." "Elsa is nice and responsive, she can master the subjects we work with and she is pragmatic." "She is very well reputed in the market and has good knowledge."
