Our 70 partners and associates working exclusively in this sector offer an excellent comprehensive service. Our teams are market practice innovators and pioneers in operations involving a real estate aspect. To this end, they keep abreast of legal news and regularly conduct seminars on current hot topics as well as legal training sessions, and always anticipate the legal changes and the needs of our clients, with quality as a primary focus.

Thanks to our ability to act quickly and creatively for our clients and their projects, be they local or international, we have advised a significant number of financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, etc.), investment funds, land corporations, fund managers and asset managers, developers and construction companies, advisors and technicians active in the real estate sector, lessors and operators, and public bodies (State, local authorities, public institutions, mixed-economy companies, etc.).

We offer them advice and assistance on all types of real estate assets, whether for industrial, tertiary, residential or agricultural use, such as:

• Office buildings of all types (high-rise buildings, public-access buildings, etc.)
• Commercial assets (in particular shopping centres, hyper/supermarkets, retail outlets on ground floors of buildings and department stores)
• Hotels
• High-rise buildings, buildings open to the public
• Logistics platforms
• Manufacturing plants
• Leisure centres
• Farms, logging companies, winegrowers
• Healthcare institutes
• Wind farms, photovoltaic power stations

Our practice areas:

• Transactions - Real estate investments                       
• Real estate financing                               
• Operations arrangement, Development & Construction                   
• Urban planning law                          
• Public-Private Partnerships       
• Leases                  
• Environment - Sustainable development           
• Litigation and resolution of real estate disputes      
• Property management                   
• Real estate taxation  

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. est une signature prestigieuse dans le domaine de l’immobilier. Le cabinet est en capacité d’offrir une gamme complète d’expertises à destination d’une clientèle de premier plan. L’équipe excelle dans la gestion d’opérations complexes et haut de gamme, notamment en matière d'investissement. Elle a récemment été impliquée dans de nombreuses opérations de place, portant sur des actifs ou des portefeuilles d’actifs immobiliers, notamment dans les secteurs du bureau et du commerce. L'équipe a également conseillé ICAWOOD dans le cadre du lancement du projet Arboretum ; campus innovant de bureaux et services bas carbone à Nanterre La Défense. Dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie, le cabinet a réalisé un deal marquant pour son client phare Accor qu'il a accompagné dans la cession de sa participation de 85,5% dans Orbis à AccorInvest pour un milliard d'euros. Enfin, le cabinet est pourvu d’une des meilleures expertises de financement immobilier du marché ; il assiste souvent des banques sur la structuration des plus importants financements du marché immobilier. Frédéric Nouel dirige la pratique, à laquelle participent également: Eric Martin-Impératori, Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse, Bertrand Oldra, Christopher Szostak, Hugues Moreau, Jean-François Levraud, Nicolas Planchot et Constantin Miliotis qui a été promu associé au début de l’année 2020. Kamel Ben Salah, Rémi Tabbagh et Laetitia Lemercier sont de grandes références pour les opérations de financement immobilier.

Legal 500 Paris 2022

Gide Loyrette Nouel is active across all stages of real estate projects, including transactions, investment structuring, due diligence reviews, documentation preparation, construction and regulatory matters. Assets of focus for the group include residential, office, hospitality, healthcare and elderly care services, logistics, retail and student housing. Marcin Muszel is the practice head and is supported by counsel Błażej Czwarnok and associates Rafal Osetek and Tomasz Roszczyc.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - Poland

The ‘highly responsive and dedicated team’ at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. provides counsel at all stages of the real estate value creation chain, from zoning permits and construction through to sophisticated and tax efficient investment vehicles. The setting up of joint ventures and share-deals, leasing matters, asset-management, structured financing, and downstream investments through both share and asset deals are other core areas. Frédéric Nouel leads a team of acclaimed real estate lawyers: Eric Martin-Impératori, Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse, Christopher Szostak, Hugues Moreau, Kamel Ben Salah, Rémi Tabbagh and Laetitia Lemercier. Antoine Mary was promoted to partner in July 2021.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 - France

Pre-eminent firm that is highly respected and known to advise on the sale and acquisition of real estate projects and the negotiation of construction agreements. Also benefits from expertise in its Paris office when advising on Moroccan real estate matters. The team is particularly active on real estate matters in the industrial and hospitality sectors.

Chambers Global 2021

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a powerhouse in the field; the firm's large team provides the full range of expertise to a highly prominent clientele. The practice excels at handling investment transactions and any other complex upscale off-plan or corporate real estate transactions. It was recently involved in many of the market’s landmark asset and portfolio deals, notably in the office and retail areas.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021

The practice fields one of the market’s most renowned real estate finance expertise, often acting for banks on the structuring of the market’s largest financings. Frédéric Nouel directs  the strong practice which also includes: Stanislas Dwernicki, Eric Martin-Impératori, Renaud Baguenault de Puchesse, Bertrand Oldra, Christopher Szostak, Hugues Moreau, Jean-François Levraud, Nicolas Planchot and Constantin Miliotis, who made partner in early 2020. Kamel Ben Salah, Rémi Tabbagh and Laetitia Lemercier are among the best for high-end real estate finance work.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021

Noteworthy team advising on transactions concerning a range of property assets, including hotels, office buildings and warehouses as well as care and retirement homes. Joint venture exits among real estate developers also form part of the firm's caseload. Visible on deals relating to property assets in Polish regions. Also prepares lease agreements for commercial properties. Boasts a client roster of real estate developers, investors and corporate entities.

Chambers Europe 2021

Extremely well-regarded practice covering the full spectrum of real estate matters. Lawyers have expertise in finance, as well as in development, commercial leases and real estate funds. Represents all types of clients including financial institutions, retail chains and global investors. Acts on pan-European and cross-border mandates. Visible in a range of sectors including retail, offices and hotels.

Chambers Europe 2021