Clifford Chance‘s real estate group ’knows the key issues and the key players, and is very proactive in finding solutions to complex transactions‘. The firm handles high-value transactions, including a number ofg . Practice head Henri d’Ursel ’stands out from his peers as he is business-oriented and understands the needs of his clients‘. Counsel Pieter De Bock is a key adviser on real estate projects, senior associate Ruben Vermang ’stands out for his unwavering commitment for his clients‘, and partner Alexandre Ooms is the key contact for tax advice.
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'Henri d'Ursel and his real estate M&A team are very strong in the Belgian and Luxembourg market. They know the key issues, the key players and are very proactive in finding solutions to complex transactions.'
'Henri d'Ursel as the lead partner is a key player in the Belgian and Luxembourg market. He stands out from his peers as he is business-oriented and understands the needs of his clients.'
'Excellent team headed by Henri D'Ursel and Alex Ooms for legal and tax. Always knowledgeable and strong market intelligence which aids on negotiations.'
‘The Real Estate team is small but efficient. Requests are treated promptly and their pragmatic approach is highly appreciated!’
‘Henri, Pieter and Ruben work very efficiently. I highly appreciate working with each one of them for their unique vision of the real estate market.’
‘The small but efficient real estate team at Clifford Chance is well versed in all real estate matters in general. Despite their size, they are able to provide feedback almost immediately and tend not to forget the commercial implications of their legal advice ’
‘Senior associate Ruben Vermang stands out for his unwavering commitment for his clients - in addition to being extremely reactive and providing extremely swift and clear feedback to any ad hoc request, he also tries to think along with his clients and anticipate any upcoming issues/questions.’
'The team collaborates closely with the internal tax team which has great added value.'
Key clients
- Allianz Real Estate GmbH
- ASHT Holding GmbH
- Atenor
- Atream
- Bassac
- Catella Real Estate AG
- Coca-Cola Services
- Ekopak
- Ethias
- Foncière des Practiciens
- FPIM
- Groupe GH
- Hansainvest
- Hermes
- ICN Development
- Invesco
- KanAm Grund
- Limehome
- Patrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbh
- Portus Retail LLP
- Primonial REIM France SA
- Prologis
- Union Real Estate Investment
- Whitewood Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Primonial REIM France with the acquisition of a significant part of the shares from Weerts Group and Ethias in the joint venture Weerts Logistic Parks Holding (WLPH). Deal value €457 million.
- Advised long-standing client Prologis, global leader in logistics real estate, on the acquisition of a diverse portfolio of 128 logistics facilities and six new developments from leading last-mile operator Crossbay for €1.585 billion across seven countries in Europe (including Belgium).
- Advised Foncière Magellan, a French real estate civil investment company and global player in real estate investment and asset management, with the all aspects of the acquisition of an off-plan development of an assisted living premises portfolio for mentally ill residents.
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Henri d'Ursel