The ‘extremely specialised and committed’ team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is equipped to oversee real estate acquisitions, transfers, leases and sales, in addition to urban planning, property development and financing mandates. The practice is directed by ’market reference’ David Lacaze, who majors on real estate finance, real estate investment funds and real estate restructuring. Additional key figures include Anne Petitjean, who brings strength to off-plan matters; and Isabelle Augais.

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Testimonials

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‘Anne Petitjean is fast, efficient, and a very good negotiator who always tries to find solutions.’
‘A very competent and committed team.’
‘We recommend David Lacaze, for his ability to manage complex files, and Isabelle Augais for her ability to negotiate in our best interests. When it comes to real estate asset management contracts, they are simply the best on the market.’
‘David Lacaze and his team are always up-to-date with tax and real estate developments.’
‘A team that has a global vision of real estate issues and news, and works in collaboration between specialists in contracts, town planning and real estate taxation.'
‘David Lacaze is truly our favorite lawyer and certainly one of the market references. Its ability to know where files are going is exceptional. He is very respected by his colleagues. Isabelle Augais must also be mentioned because she knows how to put everyone at ease.'
‘Extremely specialised and committed team capable of delivering complex subjects in very challenging time frames. Ability to think outside the box to find innovative solutions.’
‘David Lacaze stands out for his availability and his ability to quickly deal with complex real estate and corporate subjects. His commitment is unwavering.’

Key clients

Tikehau Investment Management
Générale Continentale Investissement
Société Générale
Idemia
MIMCO Asset Management
Willis Tower Watson France
Nuveen
Biocodex
abrdn
Extendam
Brookfield (Uxco Group)
Euryale Asset Management

Work highlights

Advised Générale Continentale Investissement on the sale of a property complex in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Advising Tikehau Investment Management on its acquisition of the Hotel California, a four-star hotel in Paris, from DigitalBridge.
Advised Société Générale Group on the sale of the Crédit du Nord headquarters in Lille to Keys REIM.