Mayer Brown
Client SatisfactionThe team at Mayer Brown is regularly instructed by institutional investors, hotel operators and private equity funds for its real estate expertise. The group has knowledge of a broad range of asset classes and is equipped to handle acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, sales and leasebacks, in addition to financing and regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Alexandre Poupard and hospitality real estate specialist Erwan Heurtel, who is lauded for his ‘fabulous market knowledge’. Additional key team members include Déborah Gelblat and Maud Bischoff.
Testimonials
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‘Mayer Brown's real estate team is highly complementary, available and business-focused. It can quickly identify its clients' needs and provide them with pragmatic, effective advice.’
‘Each member of the real estate team is available, highly professional, efficient and business-oriented. Each of them knows how to anticipate our expectations and needs.’
‘Precision, responsiveness and high quality of service. The team is at the level of the best.’
‘Alexandre Poupard, Déborah Gelblat, Maud Bischoff are excellent professionals, with very good human contact.’
‘The team led by Alexandre Poupart has always been technically strong, especially when it comes to complicated transactions. The team knows how to advise its clients on various aspects such as structuring, shareholder agreements, anti-competition points and corporate law points. In addition, they always demonstrate pragmatism and responsiveness.’
‘An extremely pro-active team that seeks solutions for all problems encountered. Great availability. They listen to the customer and understand the issues.’
‘Erwan Heurtel has fabulous market knowledge and is dedicated to the client - he understands the end goals.’
Key clients
- ARA Europe
- B&B Hotels
- Balzac REIM
- BNP Paribas REIM
- CNP Assurances
- Cromwell Property Group
- DeA Capital
- Europa Capital
- La Française REM
- LaSalle Investment Management
- Lone Star Funds
- Tokoro Capital
- Union Bancaire Privée
- Westmont Hospitality Group
Work highlights
- Advised CNP Assurances on the restructuring of Icade Santé, as well as the disposal of CNP Assurances’ minority shareholding interest in the group.
- Advised La Française REM in connection with the acquisition of Tour Eria, La Défense.
- Advised B&B Hotels in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 9 hotels from the Nehô group.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandre Poupard, Erwan Heurtel