Real Estate
The Real Estate sector is undergoing major change, attracting new players, inventing new ways of doing things, and facing the challenges of sustainable development and digitalisation. To make a success of their real estate projects, market players need high-level legal support, with a global vision of the issues at stake and specialised expertise.
With over 50 years of experience, we are the partner of choice for the most complex and innovative real estate transactions in France and abroad.
Our dedicated multidisciplinary team, recognised as one of the best in the market, is made up of experienced lawyers who work closely together in the best interests of each client. We help our clients to successfully complete their property transactions and defend their interests in all types of litigation.
We deal with all aspects of the real estate value chain, from the design and financing of real estate investment funds to the resale of projects, after having been involved in their design, construction and management.
We work alongside all types of industry players, in particular professional investors such as private equity and sovereign wealth funds, major asset managers, property companies and insurance companies. Our in-depth knowledge of the sector also makes us the preferred partner of construction and property development professionals. Finally, our experience of major public-sector projects means that we are involved in most major projects involving local authorities.
Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of industry practices and our sector-specific expertise, we keep abreast of the latest legal developments and are constantly striving to improve the quality and accessibility of our services to our clients.
We encourage a global approach to real estate.
Areas of intervention
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We assist our clients with all legal aspects, from tax structuring to contractual negotiation.
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We advise our clients on the creation of various types of vehicles (OPPCI, other FIAs, SCPIs, etc.) for their property projects and have first-rate regulatory experience.
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We advise borrowers on complex transactions, in particular the acquisition of portfolios of assets and buildings constructed or to be constructed.
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We support our clients in the development of property projects, drawing on our expertise in town planning, construction and public property. We are involved in all types of construction contracts: property development, design and build, macro-lots, project management groups, architects, project management consultants, MODs, etc.
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We advise on reviewing the feasibility of operations, acquiring building rights, authorisation procedures and obtaining the necessary permits, as well as related litigation.
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We assist with the negotiation of commercial, future completion, civil, administrative and professional leases, as well as long leases and agreements for the occupation of public land.
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We assist with asset management, setting up investment, asset and property management contracts, as well as hotel management and management lease contracts.
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We advise our clients on the domestic and international taxation related to real estate transactions and financings.
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We advise our clients on the domestic and international taxation related to real estate transactions and financings.
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We handle environmental regulatory and litigation needs, as well as real estate transactions and mergers & acquisitions.
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We advise issuers and arrangers on the structured financing of real estate assets, including securitisation, debt funds, mezzanine and Islamic financing.
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We represent debtors and creditors in real estate debt restructuring, proposing solutions tailored to crisis situations, renegotiation, or refinancing in collaboration with our corporate insolvency teams.
Awards
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Chambers France 2025
Real Estate
Band 1
Gide has an extremely well-regarded real estate practice covering the full spectrum of real estate matters. The team notably acts on pan-European and cross-border mandates and is visible in a range of sectors including logistics, offices and hotels.
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Chambers Europe - France 2024
Real Estate
Band 1
Gide has an extremely well-regarded real estate practice. Lawyers at the firm have expertise in finance, as well as in development, commercial leases and real estate funds, and represent all types of clients including financial institutions, retail chains and global investors.
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Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024
Planning
Band 1
Gide is widely praised for its practice assisting with the urban planning aspects of commercial real estate and public infrastructure. It also acts on behalf of clients in related disputes.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Real Estate
Tier 1
Gide, which clients consider capable of covering the entire range of services that a real estate player may need is frequently instructed by real estate companies, fund managers, financial institutions, insurers and hospitality groups.
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Chambers Europe - Poland 2024
Real Estate
Band 4
Gide's real estate team advises on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. The law firm also conducts joint venture exits among real estate developers and prepares lease agreements for commercial properties.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Morocco 2024
Tourism & Real Estate
Tier 1
Gide has a dedicated real estate team which frequently advises clients on the sale and acquisition of large-scale real estate projects, and on negotiations of lease agreements. The team has a particular expertise in the construction of hotels and development of coastal resorts.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Poland 2024
Real Estate
Tier 2
Gide comprises a ‘robust team of professionals’ who advise entities from a range of sectors, including residential, office, logistics and retail, covering issues including asset and joint venture deals, in addition to guiding clients through regulatory matters.