Loyens & Loeff‘s real estate team is built upon the firm’s strong tax background and provides clients with integrated tax, legal and regulatory expertise. The firm advises on a wide spectrum of real estate matters, including real estate developments and the sustainability of buildings, and on the investment, development and management of real estate assets. Notably, Christophe Laurent heads the practice group and often assists clients with real estate investment structuring and real estate transaction matters, standing out for his expertise in tax aspects of real estate investments. Ariane Brohez focuses her practice on real estate structuring and taxation issues, real estate funds and real estate investments. Julien Lecler has developed a comprehensive experience in property redevelopment, advising clients on permits, construction matters and lease agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professional advice, good availability.’

  • ‘Julien and his team are a true asset: they not only master the legal aspects but are also well-versed in market practices. They are always available and ensure that the case progresses smoothly. Their negotiation skills are also highly impressive. The collaboration is smooth in all aspects, from the fee proposal, onboarding until the payment of invoices. Technology is used for document management and a client platform is also available to consult invoices.’

  • ‘Julien Lecler: excellent expert knowledge & market practice, strong negotiation skills, very available, strong interpersonal skills. Delegation to his team runs smoothly.’

  • ‘We were very happy with the services of the L&L Real Estate team. They provided very practical advice and kept the negotiations very smooth. It was a very pleasant and constructive co-operation. The team did the job while fully respecting the agreed fixed fee.’

  • ‘Ariane Brohez was very hands-on and efficient.’

  • ‘A lot of knowledge of real estate transactions. LL provides full service (tax, lease law, construction, environmental law). ’

  • ‘Julien Lecler: very professional, very quick, very friendly, very available and approachable. Julien has a lot of knowledge about the Belgian real estate transaction market.’

Key clients

  • AG Real Estate
  • AXA Investment Managers
  • CBRE Investment Management
  • Covivio Hotels
  • Kadans Science Partner
  • L’Oréal
  • MEAG MUNICH ERGO Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH
  • Nethys
  • Panattoni
  • Real I.S. France
  • Sagax AB
  • Swiss Life Asset Managers
  • TPG Europe, LLP
  • Tristan Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Assisted TPG, a global alternative asset management firm, in connection with its confirmatory real estate due diligence investigation in the framework of its successful public bid over Intervest Offices & Warehouses.
  • Assisted Sagax (a Swedish listed company) in the drafting and negotiation of the sale and lease back of different properties in Flanders, acquired and leased back to Hedin Mobility Group.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Christophe Laurent

Other key lawyers

Ariane Brohez, Julien Lecler