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Often acting for hotel operators, Mayer Brown is experienced in property developments, financing, structuring, and tax. Alexandre Poupard is well versed in real estate acquisitions and disposals, while Erwan Heurtel and Vincent Nédellec are particularly active in the hospitality sector. Wladimir Mangel is noted for his capabilities in commercial leasing, and Déborah Gelblat is another key team member.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mayer Brown are an innovative service provider with an excellent team of experts whose collaboration has given us synergistic benefits.’
  • ‘A very dynamic, responsive, and available team. Several talents and areas of expertise come together on the same case to enhance quality.’
  • ‘They have very good technical expertise.’
  • ‘They have an international mindset, and the ability to advise on complex subjects with simple explanations.’
  • ‘Déborah Gelblat and Alexandre Poupard have been working with us for a long time, demonstrating exceptional client care and outstanding leadership skills. Their quality of delivery makes them unique in the industry.’
  • 'Déborah Gelblat is an excellent, detail-driven advisor with deep knowledge and the ability to provide proposals aligned with our expectations, always going the extra mile. An excellent duo with Alexandre Poupard.’
  • ‘Alexandre Poupard is particularly brilliant - he has a perfect command of negotiation.’
  • ‘Alexandre Poupard has the ability to provide clear and high-quality advice on a wide range of subjects. His international mindset and appreciation of our individual investment fund strategies are highly valued.'

Key clients

  • ARA Europe
  • Arch Street Capital Advisors
  • B&B Hotels
  • Balzac REIM
  • BNP Paribas REIM
  • Covivio
  • Cromwell Property Group
  • DeA Capital Real Estate
  • Deva Capital
  • Europa
  • La Française REM
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Lone Star Funds
  • Union Bancaire Privée
  • Westmont Hospitality Group

Work highlights

  • Advised La Française REM on a joint venture with EDF Invest for the joint acquisition of the Memphis building located at 111 Avenue de France in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.
  • Advised B&B Hotels on the acquisition of four hotels located within the Grand Paris area from Accor Invest.
  • Advised ARA Europe on the acquisition of three urban logistics assets in France.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Alexandre Poupard
Mayer Brown

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alexandre Poupard, Erwan Heurtel

Other key lawyers

Vincent Nédellec, Wladimir Mangel, Déborah Gelblat