Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : Luxembourg
Band 3
About
Provided by DSM Avocats à la Cour
DSM’s team advises and represents its clients on and with the full range of real estate law, including:
- acquisition or divestment of real estate property, including asset deals and share deals: structuring, due diligence, drafting and negotiations of contracts;
- real estate finance and corporate finance: senior loan agreements, mezzanine loan agreements, mortgages, pledges, guarantees, legal opinions, etc.;
- urban zoning and planning, including general and specific development plans, construction permits, as well as permits by specific competent authorities: environmental permits, classified facility permits, water resources law, national sites and landmarks, etc.;
- drafting and negotiation of commercial, office and residential lease agreements;
- drafting and negotiation of surface rights and emphyteutic leases;
- issues linked to condominiums and drafting of condominium rules;
- public procurement and competition; and
- civil, commercial, tax and administrative disputes over all issues linked to real estate, such as construction, sales agreements, lease agreements, condominiums, guarantees, etc.
Our team represents clients before all Luxembourg and European Union courts in real estate litigation matters.
Chambers Review
DSM Avocats often assists with projects involving office, residential and retail properties. The law firm advises on both acquisitions and sales. The team acts on development and construction mandates, including assisting with zoning and urban planning issues. It also represents clients in real estate litigation, lease negotiations and financing mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have always been impressed by their high level of service in the real estate and corporate fields. In addition, the entire DSM team are always responsive and helpful. They are a pleasure to work with."
"We love their communication, they are collaborative. We do regular work with them as they are clear. They explain everything nicely and they always screen and follow up on the laws."
"I have always been impressed by their high level of service in the real estate and corporate fields. In addition, the entire DSM team are always responsive and helpful. They are a pleasure to work with."
"We love their communication, they are collaborative. We do regular work with them as they are clear. They explain everything nicely and they always screen and follow up on the laws."
Notable Practitioners
Mario Di Stefano has a broad work portfolio that covers real estate transactions, litigation and financing matters. He also advises clients on development projects and lease agreements. He handles matters involving office, residential and retail assets.
"Mario Di Stefano is an exceptional lawyer who is always ready to go the extra mile for his clients. He has in-depth knowledge of the law and is able to provide clear and concise advice."
"Mario Di Stefano is always responsive and reliable."
Renaud Le Squeren, based in Luxembourg City, is an experienced partner with expertise in real estate and construction. He is engaged by clients for his knowledge and skills in financing, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring.
"Renaud Le Squeren is very knowledgeable and gives very good advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
DSM Avocats à la Cour
Luxembourg
Members
Provided by DSM Avocats à la Cour
François MICHEL
Frédéric SEINCE
Héloïse CUCHE
Head of Department
Melissa CHITO
Quentin MARTIN
Vanessa LOMORO