The ‘young, dynamic, technical and commercial’ team at Ashurst LLP is regularly instructed by funds, banks, sponsors, developers and building contractors seeking assistance with domestic and cross-border real estate transactions. The group has particular strength in financing and transactional mandates involving office, hotel, logistics and retail real estate. The practice is jointly led by Philippe None, lauded as a ’central figure on the real estate market’; David Noblinski, a specialist in acquisitions, urban planning and the environment; and Eric Fiszelson, who joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP in February 2023.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Young, dynamic, very technical and commercial team.’

  • ‘David Noblinski and Manon Bucaille form an excellent duo. They are always available, fast, reliable and charismatic. We have complete confidence in them.’

  • ‘High degree of competence, excellent human and listening qualities.’

  • ‘The real estate team has extensive knowledge of the real estate market, as well as leading technical expertise which is recognised. The quality of their advice makes this team a business partner constantly seeking a pragmatic solution to help respond to legal risks. The team is perfectly sized to meet the requirements of its customers.’

  • ‘Philippe None - for many years he has been a central figure on the real estate market. The quality of his advice as well as his impact during negotiations make Philippe a trusted advisor for business. David Noblinski provides very high quality support for legal issues encountered by his clients.'

  • ‘Philippe None and Marianne Sajus were in charge of the transaction that we carried out with their help, and we were very happy with this collaboration.’

Key clients

  • Société Foncière Lyonnaise
  • Savills IM
  • Samsung SRA Asset Management
  • M&G Real Estate
  • La Française Real Estate Managers (La Française REM)
  • Oxford Properties Group
  • Perial Asset Management (Perial AM)
  • Mr Gérard Brémond's holding (Pierre et Vacances / Center Parc)

Work highlights

  • Advised Oxford Properties Group on the acquisition of the 21,000 sqm Biocitech real estate complex in Romainville.
  • Advised M&G Real Estate on its exclusive talks with the Caisse de Retraite du Personnel Navigant (CRPN) to sell an office in Paris.
  • Advised foreign investors on the restructuring of two of their Paris properties.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philippe None, David Noblinski, Eric Fiszelson

Other key lawyers

Manon Bucaille, Marianne Sajus