Alexandre Blestel
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Band 2 : Tax: Real Estate
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About
Provided by Alexandre Blestel
Practice Areas
Alexandre Blestel specialises in corporate tax and his practice mainly focuses on both French and international structuring and financing transactions.
He advises real estate companies, investment funds and French and foreign companies. He also has particular expertise in OPCIs and listed real estate investment companies (SIICs).
Career
After working for several years within the tax departments of Anglo-Saxon law firms, such as Ernst & Young Law (1999-2002) and Jones Day (2003-2004), he joined the firm De Pardieu Brocas Maffei as an associate in 2005 and became partner in 2007.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Paris Bar since 1999.
Publications
Alexandre Blestel is co-author of several articles in his practice areas.
Personal
He holds an advanced degree (DESS-DJCE) in tax and business law from the University of Strasbourg (1997).
He is a lecturer in tax law at the “Real Estate Chair” of the ESSEC and at Reims Management School.
Chambers Review
Europe
Alexandre Blestel is well placed to provide tax advice on the acquisition and financing of real estate assets. His expertise also extends to restructuring matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alexandre Blestel has been our trusted tax adviser for many years now. He delivers very sharp advice."
"I call him when I have real estate subjects that are quite thorny."
"Alexandre Blestel has been our trusted tax adviser for many years now. He delivers very sharp advice."
"I call him when I have real estate subjects that are quite thorny."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
De Pardieu advises Grape Hospitality on the sale of a portfolio of 22 hotels located in France
De Pardieu has advised Grape Hospitality, a leading integrated hotel owner, operator and investor, 70% owned by Eurazeo, on the sale of a portfolio of 22 hotels located in France to Swiss Life Asset Managers, a Swiss asset management company, and to B&B Hotels, a French hotel chain.
Advising Batipart and Covéa on the acquisition of pan-european portfolio from Adeo Group
Advising Batipart and Covéa on the acquisition of pan-european portfolio of real estate assets from Adeo Group
Advising the lenders on the financing of Arboretum project, the largest office development project
Advising the lenders on the financing of Arboretum project, the largest office development project launched in France
De Pardieu advises Grape Hospitality on the sale of a portfolio of 22 hotels located in France
De Pardieu has advised Grape Hospitality, a leading integrated hotel owner, operator and investor, 70% owned by Eurazeo, on the sale of a portfolio of 22 hotels located in France to Swiss Life Asset Managers, a Swiss asset management company, and to B&B Hotels, a French hotel chain.
Advising Batipart and Covéa on the acquisition of pan-european portfolio from Adeo Group
Advising Batipart and Covéa on the acquisition of pan-european portfolio of real estate assets from Adeo Group
Advising the lenders on the financing of Arboretum project, the largest office development project
Advising the lenders on the financing of Arboretum project, the largest office development project launched in France