PwC Legal has ‘a professional team with high knowledge of the real estate market’. Led by François de Montpellier, who advises Belgian and foreign REITs on transactions and real estate financing, the practice handles project development, construction, investments and more. Senior associate Nicolas Chaval is a key adviser to investment companies, developers, institutional funds, public authorities and credit institutions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘What for us truly distinghuishes PwC Legal, is their dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the client. The team makes time to listen and comprehend the specifics of each case, tailoring their approach to ensure that we receive correct and effective legal support. ’

  • ‘Professional team with high knowledge of the real estate market.’

  • ‘Pleasant and accessible people.’

  • ‘Diversity of the scope covered by PWC (real estate transaction, financing) is one of the key strengths of PWC Belgium.’

  • ‘Exceptional avaialbility of the team, specifically François de Montpellier (Partner), Nicolas Chaval (senior associate).’

Key clients

  • 3D Real estate
  • Besix Red
  • Cofinimmo SA
  • Baltisse SA
  • European Commission
  • Ville de Mons
  • Nextensa NV
  • Brimo NV
  • Greenyard
  • Weerts Group
  • Redevco
  • STIB / MIVB
  • Altrad
  • PROJECT²
  • UBP
  • Ghelamco
  • Kircherg Holding

Work highlights

  • Assisting ING Kirchberg Holding - joint venture between Baltisse and Straco - in the framework of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of a Luxembourgish company owning an office building located 14, avenue Edward Steichen, L-2540 Luxembourg, with office spaces for a total surface area of approximately 5,000 sqm.
  • Assisting Redevco - which entered into a partnership with Shell for the installation and operation of electric charging stations at all its retail sites located in Belgium - with the legal structuring of a charging stations project with Shell, including the drafting of the necessary agreements and the negotiations with Shell.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

François de Montpellier

Other key lawyers

Nicolas Chaval