Real Estate
Europe Guide 2024 : France
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Provided by Fairway
Fairway real estate lawyers joined the firm aiming at focusing on providing high-quality, cost-effective advice to companies in the real estate industry. Today, the firm is one of the leaders in France. Its real estate sector focus, together with its full service range of legal skills (investment, transaction, finance, tax, construction, environment, town planning, leases, asset management, etc.), enable the firm to assist all market players, both French and International (financial institutions, investment companies, investment funds, family offices, asset managers, developers and others involved in construction projects, landlords and tenants, business and industrial companies, large corporate and public bodies), in every phase of real estate matters.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Fairway advised Novaxia on the acquisition of the Biocitech site in partnership with Oxford Properties.
Strengths
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"Fairway have great team spirit, with both senior partners working alongside younger partners and counsels, bringing a lot of experience and energy. They are very business-oriented, they know the market very well and the player, and they provide great responsiveness."
"In addition to their recognised legal skills, we also use Fairway as a strategic adviser on our real estate policy for the group. Fairway's ability to look at all subjects with a 360-degree view allows us to navigate much more efficiently and avoid certain pitfalls that could impact our business."
"The team are business-oriented, always able to find a bright solution, easy to work with and ease the negotiation process. The lawyers have incredible availability and are always three steps ahead of their counterparts, with an incredible network enabling the right partners to find the solution to be found."
"I like the firm's responsiveness, in-depth knowledge of the relevant area of law and taxation, and great negotiation skills."
"I refer to Fairway when I need strategic advice on complex or touchy matters."
"Fairway have great team spirit, with both senior partners working alongside younger partners and counsels, bringing a lot of experience and energy. They are very business-oriented, they know the market very well and the player, and they provide great responsiveness."
"In addition to their recognised legal skills, we also use Fairway as a strategic adviser on our real estate policy for the group. Fairway's ability to look at all subjects with a 360-degree view allows us to navigate much more efficiently and avoid certain pitfalls that could impact our business."
"The team are business-oriented, always able to find a bright solution, easy to work with and ease the negotiation process. The lawyers have incredible availability and are always three steps ahead of their counterparts, with an incredible network enabling the right partners to find the solution to be found."
"I like the firm's responsiveness, in-depth knowledge of the relevant area of law and taxation, and great negotiation skills."
"I refer to Fairway when I need strategic advice on complex or touchy matters."
Notable Practitioners
Aubry D'Argenlieu advises corporates and investors on acquisitions and lease negotiations. He is active across a diverse class of assets, including supermarkets, hotels and warehouses.
"He is eminently friendly and charismatic. It is a plus to have him with you because he knows everyone and everyone respects him. In addition to being recognised as a deal maker, he has a 360-degree view of subjects and always presents a strategic vision consistent with the needs of his clients."
"He is always very responsive and business-oriented."
"He knows everything and everyone. He is especially good on complex matters - he can focus on what really matters with a tailor-made approach that is quite unique."
Frédéric Lefébure acts on a range of complex transactions involving retail and mixed-use assets. His clients include prominent real estate investors and developers.
"He is business-oriented and a hard worker, he understands investors and he is proactive."
"Frédéric Lefébure is extremely available and has a very good knowledge of the real estate sector, with a business approach."
"He is very good, and also very pleasant and available. It is a real pleasure to work with him."
David Franco assists with the financing of major real estate transactions. He represents insurance companies, private equity funds and investment firms.
"His availability is a strength, and he can provide services in due time. We work in a comfortable way with him because we know he will defend our interests. Everything is aligned with what we are expecting."
"David can solve complex financing situations."
"He is an important player in the market."
Franck Denis enters the rankings for the first time this year. He boasts expertise in lease negotiations and construction matters.
"He has strong expertise in commercial leases and construction law. He is quick to respond and business-oriented. He is a good ally for us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fairway
France
Members
Provided by Fairway
Head of Department
Franck Denis
Head of Department
Neslihan Gabriel - Denizkurdu