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Well regarded in the hospitality sector, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is commended as ‘excellent in hotel matters, shareholder agreements and asset management contracts’. David Lacaze oversees the practice and is experienced in real estate transactions, while Anne Petitjean and Isabelle Augais are knowledgeable about leasing matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They are excellent in hotel matters, shareholder agreements, and asset management contracts. The team possesses in-depth market knowledge, great negotiation skills, and technical excellence.'
  • ‘The team is structured, innovative, and capable of addressing diverse sectoral issues.'
  • ‘Professional and constructive, the HSF team considers the spirit of the deal and the financial objectives, which is both appreciated and a significant time saver.’
  • ‘Anne Petitjean has been an exceptional professional partner with whom I have developed a strong, lasting, and high-quality relationship.’
  • ‘David Lacaze is a fine negotiator who always prioritises the client’s interests, I also recommend Isabelle Augais for her great availability and expertise in asset management contracts.’
  • ‘David Lacaze is firm, intelligent, and highly respected by his peers. He has developed top-tier skills in the hotel industry, and I have complete confidence in him. Isabelle Augais is also excellent, particularly in asset management contracts.’
  • ‘David Lacaze has been supporting us for several years on all our investments. The HSF team is highly recognised for its expertise in real estate joint ventures.'

Key clients

  • Renault
  • City Developments Ltd
  • Tikehau Investment Management
  • Klepierre
  • Sodify
  • Nuveen
  • Eurazeo
  • Générale Continentale Investissements (GCI)
  • Extendam
  • UBS
  • Willis Tower Watson
  • Biocodex

Work highlights

  • Advised Klépierre and Sofidy on the acquisition of the O'Parinor shopping centre.
  • Advised Extendam on acquiring the Sofitel Lisbon and Sofitel Rome, two luxury five-star hotels in Portugal and Italy.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Isabelle Augais
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
David Lacaze
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anne Petitjean
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Lacaze

Other key lawyers

Anne Petitjean, Isabelle Augais