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Real estate financing, fund formation, leasing, and transactions remain a key component of the practice at Franklin. With strength in contentious property matters, François Verdot oversees the practice and is praised as an ‘outstanding negotiator’. Géraldine Machinet is well versed in redevelopment contracts and Jérémy Goldblum is experienced in asset management matters, while Jérémy Chiche and Philippe Riglet are knowledgeable about commercial leasing.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a responsive and expert team. Their level of expertise in commercial leases is their strong point compared to other firms.’
  • ‘The quality of the advice provided by the team and the responsiveness of all the lawyers working on our cases makes them stand out.'
  • ‘They are a business-oriented team, which looks for solutions to make the deal happen.’
  • ‘Franklin has assisted us since the launch of our activity in France in the structuring of new projects, due diligence, and contract negotiations. The team benefits from excellent knowledge of market practices and legal regulations but also knows how to take the necessary step back to provide sound strategic advice.’
  • ‘Géraldine Machinet knows the sector and the specificities of the hotel industry perfectly.’
  • ‘François Verdot is an outstanding negotiator, as well as a fine connoisseur of real estate matters.’

Key clients

  • AEW Europe
  • Allianz Real Estate
  • Alsei
  • Belambra Clubs
  • Ceva
  • Conforama
  • Covivio
  • Danone
  • French Properties
  • Gecina
  • Groupama Immobilier
  • Groupe Duval
  • Groupe Galeries Lafayette
  • GSE
  • Heppner
  • KUEHNE+NAGEL
  • Longchamp
  • Mapletree
  • Mata Capital
  • Nexity
  • Panattoni
  • Pichet
  • Pierre & Vacances
  • Pro Distribution
  • Prologis
  • Renault
  • Sandaya
  • Schroders
  • Village Nature Tourisme

Work highlights

  • Advised the Heppner Group on a building acquisition.  
  • Advised Bayard Group on leasing surrounding the Kalifornia property complex in Malakoff.
  • Advised Danone in connection with the conclusion of a 10-year lease.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

François Verdot

Other key lawyers

Géraldine Machinet, Jérémy Goldblum, Jérémy Chiche, Philippe Riglet