The real estate market has gained in complexity and structure in the past few decades, with extensive financialisation, more complex players, and an increasing number of regulations and court rulings. Gide's team dedicated to real estate operations, set up in 1971, enjoys recognised expertise in all legal and tax issues likely to affect real estate players.
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:
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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