Real Estate
and Construction

Sale and leaseback transactions, complex corporate-driven operations, real estate–related mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships all require comprehensive support. For each engagement, we cover the full scope of the transaction. We assist French and international investors across all asset types, from initial legal structuring through to completion.

We advise on complex real estate corporate transactions, including joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, private equity transactions, and mergers and acquisitions involving real estate assets and real estate funds. Each structure integrates governance, liquidity, and control considerations inherent in real estate investments. Institutional investors, real estate funds, and family offices benefit from a pragmatic approach focused on performance and long-term value creation.

Financial institutions and investors rely on our support in refinancing and restructuring real estate debt, whether relating to asset portfolios, single-asset transactions, or distressed situations. Each phase is secured, from financing negotiations through to the implementation of restructuring solutions.

Our team works alongside investors in structuring complex financing arrangements and managing restructuring matters involving both debtors and creditors.

Construction and development projects involve multiple stakeholders and require rigorous contractual coordination. Development agreements, general contractor contracts, project management and owner’s representative agreements, engineering and supervision contracts, and architect agreements all demand careful structuring to mitigate execution risk.

For land development and brownfield redevelopment projects, we also manage planning and public law aspects. This comprehensive approach supports the legal feasibility of projects.

Tax optimization directly impacts the net profitability of real estate investments. We advise at every stage, including acquisition structuring, pre-transaction tax due diligence, financing arrangements, capital gains and rental income management, optimization of vehicles such as SCI, SIIC, and OPCI structures, and management of local taxes and real estate VAT.

We also assist with specific regimes such as Malraux properties and historic monuments. By anticipating legislative developments, we calibrate our advice to maximize the tax efficiency of each transaction.

Asset value enhancement depends on precise contractual management aligned with each owner’s objectives. We draft and negotiate commercial leases, forward funding leases, renovation contracts, and property management agreements to balance legal protection with operational flexibility.

Whether acting for landlords or tenants, our approach supports rental income optimization while preserving contractual relationships.

Real estate projects must comply with a dense regulatory framework governing planning and environmental matters. Building permits, classified installation authorizations, asbestos and waste regulations, soil contamination management, and industrial site rehabilitation all require careful legal oversight.

By intervening from the design phase onward, we secure authorizations and anticipate litigation risks, ensuring legal feasibility and accelerating implementation. Companies and public authorities benefit from guidance that facilitates decisive action.

Real estate disputes require strategies that protect both asset value and operational continuity. Lease disputes, construction litigation, contractual liability, and warranty claims are addressed with a preference for amicable solutions whenever possible. When litigation is necessary, we defend our clients’ positions decisively before the courts.

Our technical expertise, combined with a detailed understanding of market realities, enables us to deploy effective tactics and preserve asset value throughout the dispute resolution process.