Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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The fim'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. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Cheyne Capital on its acquisition of the shares of Newconfim from Newdeal.
Strengths
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"They create a positive and constructive working atmosphere. They are real deal makers and we have a trusting relationship, I can call them anytime, and they are available and attentive. We have a long-term relationship with them; they know us and our needs very well."
"The cross-border aspects were very well managed via the firm's various international teams."
"They are reactive and thorough, they can find solutions, and they don't just repeat a written template; they are smart."
"The team have the ability to act under pressure and come up with creative solutions. The lawyers also have a clear understanding of nuanced commercial deal dynamics."
"They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to the deals."
"They create a positive and constructive working atmosphere. They are real deal makers and we have a trusting relationship, I can call them anytime, and they are available and attentive. We have a long-term relationship with them; they know us and our needs very well."
"The cross-border aspects were very well managed via the firm's various international teams."
"They are reactive and thorough, they can find solutions, and they don't just repeat a written template; they are smart."
"The team have the ability to act under pressure and come up with creative solutions. The lawyers also have a clear understanding of nuanced commercial deal dynamics."
"They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to the deals."
Notable Practitioners
Jean-Dominique Casalta maintains a longstanding practice in the real estate market and advises French and international clients on a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition and development of assets, as well as lease agreements.
Julien Roux has a broad financing practice representing clients in refinancings and real estate acquisition financing matters.
Caroline Delavet has a broad practice assisting leading international and domestic investment funds with the financing of acquisitions and development projects.
"She is available, responsive and has a good understanding of complex subjects."
Xavier Jancène enters the rankings this year. He handles asset and share deals for investment funds and corporates.
"He is a fantastic lawyer. I would use him again and I have recommended him to others."
"He is exceptional. He knows about French law and can explain French laws and French law quirks in a way that is easy for international people to understand and wrap our heads around. He understands the risks and not just the law itself but the implications."
"He is a really good negotiator, he is a deal maker, he is calm and he can handle pressure. And he is very competent, of course. When there is a hurdle he comes in with a solution."
Antoine Chatry enters the rankings this year. He assists with a range of real estate mandates, including acquisitions, developments and lease negotiations.
"Antoine is the most hard-working person I know. He is very detail-oriented, he covers a large range of competencies, and he is very good on all the different specificities of real estate law. He is always reactive and positive, with a perfect attitude during negotiation meetings. He is always right, always very calm and quiet, and manages to get his points across."
"He is extremely detail-oriented, with flawless delivery and a high level of expertise. He also knows commercial leases and the logistics sector very well."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
France