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With activity across the hotel, office, and retail sectors, Dentons' practice is geared towards property development projects, financing, and leasing. With over three decades of experience, Pascal Schmitz leads the practice and is praised as a ‘good negotiator and dealmaker’. Amélie de Baudry d’Asson handles real estate investments, while Simon Bernard and Charlotte Rossi are well versed in leasing. Maxime Simonnet is also noted.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team provides valuable support in major transactions and litigation. Their multidisciplinary approach ensures that all aspects of transactions are addressed comprehensively. The teams are highly responsive and available, allowing for a high level of delegation in negotiations.'
  • 'The team possesses very good knowledge of real estate and development practices. Their capacity ensures availability and timely delivery, even in urgent situations.'
  • 'Their advice is tailored to the client’s specific needs, avoiding generic solutions and adhering to deadlines. The team is highly responsive and creative.'
  • 'The team demonstrates expertise in its field, responsiveness, and a proactive approach when challenges arise. Their advice is operational, and their commitment is outstanding.'
  • ‘They have very good knowledge. Due to the capacity of the team, they deliver in due time, including in more urgent situations.’
  • 'Pascal Schmitz is a good negotiator and dealmaker. His practical approach and in-depth knowledge of the real estate sector make him a significant asset to the team.'
  • 'We always trust Pascal Schmitz to defend the firm's interests and secure fair agreements.'
  • Charlotte Rossi is hands-on, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.'

Key clients

  • Phoenix Tower International
  • LRC
  • The Row
  • Vectura Immobilier
  • Sedco Capital
  • Boscolo Collections
  • Oreima
  • RTE
  • Argan SA
  • CBRE
  • Indigo

Work highlights

  • Advised Phoenix Tower International on an exclusivity agreement with Outremer Telecom to acquire 203 mobile telephony towers and additional towers to be built over 10 years.
  • Advised LRC Group on the restructuring of a bank acquisition debt surrounding the OPCI River Ouest.
  • Advised The Row on the negotiation of the lease agreement for its first head office and show room in Place Vendôme, Paris.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pascal Schmitz

Other key lawyers

Amélie de Baudry d’Asson, Simon Bernard, Charlotte Rossi, Maxime Simonnet