Commended as an ‘expert team in urban planning and residential matters’, LPA Law is well versed in commercial leasing, for which Géraldine Piedelièvre is a key contact. Silke Nadolni leads the practice and is well versed in property transactions, Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat is well regarded in the residential sector, and Florence Defradas handles hotel management agreements. Other key team members include Sandra Fernandes, who is knowledgeable about real estate tax.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are an expert team in urban planning and residential matters.'
  • ‘The multidisciplinary team has a clear ability to support negotiations and close complex deals.’
  • ‘It is a multidisciplinary team that brings together all the skills required in the vast field of real estate. This team is highly business-oriented and always up to date with current developments. They anticipate client problems and consistently provide solutions.’
  • ‘The LPA team in real estate always responds quickly to requests, ensures seamless continuity in file management, understands client issues promptly, and provides appropriate responses informed by its extensive experience.'
  • ‘Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat clearly stands out for her keen knowledge of residential real estate. She is a creative force and knows how to propose pragmatic approaches. She is always available, up to date and it is a real pleasure to work with her.’
  • ‘Géraldine Piedelièvre is one of the best commercial lease lawyers in the market. She is responsive and extremely informative and, above all, an outstanding negotiator. Her experience allows her to conduct negotiations efficiently and quickly. Her deal-making ability is highly valuable and sets her apart from her peers.’
  • ‘Florence Defradas is not only an excellent lawyer but also perfectly understands the operational and technical issues of the cases. Florence is always looking for pragmatic solutions and provides turnkey solutions, which save considerable time internally.’
  • ‘The team is recognised for its expertise in many areas, including residential transactions, social housing, liability of notaries, and polluted sites and soils. The team is very pleasant, offers excellent advice, is highly available, and combines technical and pragmatic expertise.’

Key clients

  • ABDN (Aberdeen Standard Investments)
  • ADP
  • AFD
  • Deka Immobilien
  • EDF
  • Enedis
  • Ginkgo
  • Groupama Immobilier
  • Nhood
  • Osae Partners
  • Raiffeisen
  • REAL IS
  • Société Générale

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Silke Nadolni

Other key lawyers

Géraldine Piedelièvre, Sidonie Fraîche-Dupeyrat, Florence Defradas, Sandra Fernandes