Praised by clients for its ‘great combination of thorough analysis with a deal-oriented mindset’, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP has a considerable workload, notably handling real estate developments, financing, and transactions. Michaël Lévy is well versed in real estate investments and leasing, while Laure Nguyen is knowledgeable about environmental law. Alice Houdart and Margot Derumaux are other key members of the team.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is particularly attentive to understanding the business and operating methods of its client.'
  • ‘There is strong synergy in the team, which is a significant asset in understanding the client’s global needs. They are a skilled team, they provide reliable advice, and they have good availability.’
  • ‘They have great responsiveness and unfailing professionalism.’
  • 'They have a great combination of thorough analysis with a deal-oriented mindset.'
  • 'They are very reliable, delivering on tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards for outputs on every real estate legal matter.'
  • ‘Michaël Lévy has creative thinking and excellent negotiation skills and Alice Houdart is extremely knowledgeable. They deliver outstanding quality outputs under very tight deadlines, and are very proactive and business-oriented.'
  • 'Michaël Lévy and Alice Houdart are 100% reliable. Their expertise covers construction, leasing, capital transactions, and property development.'
  • ‘Laure Nguyen is able to cover all issues arising from environmental or construction and planning laws, providing helpful additional support.’

Key clients

  • Airbnb
  • BNPP REIM
  • Goodman France
  • Groupama Gan REIM
  • JP Morgan
  • M&G Real Estate
  • Mata Capital
  • Novaxia
  • SCAPRIM REIM / GREENOAK RE
  • SCPI Pierval Santé
  • Tikehau
  • Valor Real Estate Partners
  • Osesam
  • Les Bordes Estate
  • Aareon France SAS

Work highlights

  • Advised M&G Real Estate on the acquisition of a new logistics warehouse of over 50,000 sqm.
  • Advised Valor Real Estate Partners on numerous transactional and development matters.
  • Assisted the various entities of Greenoak Real Estate with several real estate asset management matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michaël Lévy, Laure Nguyen

Other key lawyers

Alice Houdart, Margot Derumaux