A key port of call for construction companies and property developers, DLA Piper is proficient in real estate finance. Antoine Mercier is often engaged in asset management matters, Myriam Mejdoubi is well regarded in the logistics sector, and Erwan Lacheteau is experienced in sale and leasebacks. Gabriel Dalarun is well versed in the creation of real estate funds and Charles Abitbol is skilled in advising on hotel developments. Romain Guénin is another key team member.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘It is a multidisciplinary team that is competent in all aspects of real estate law. They are extremely professional and dynamic. The team resolves difficulties and facilitates the completion of transactions.’
  • ‘Myriam Mejdoubi did a fantastic job - she was responsive under ridiculously tight deadlines, and her experience in commercial leasing and construction in Paris was invaluable.'
  • ‘Myriam Mejdoubi is available, efficient, responsive, and business-oriented. She excels in complex issues and delicate situations and knows how to adapt to support her client daily.'
  • 'Gabriel Dalarun is always available, creative, and gives very good advice.’

Key clients

  • The Blackstone Group International Partners
  • The Carlyle Group
  • GLP
  • Brookfield/Edyn
  • Realty Income
  • Harbert Management Corporation
  • Harrison Street
  • Oxford Properties
  • Bentall GreenOak
  • M-Seven
  • Aéroports de Paris
  • Boreal/OTTP
  • Fortress Investment Group
  • Ascot International Management
  • Mileway
  • Logicor
  • CaixaBank, S.A.
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Realterm
  • Mount Street
  • Metric Capital Partners LLP
  • Northwood/Vitura
  • ING Bank N.V

Work highlights

  • Advised Realty Income on the sale and leaseback transaction of 83 retail assets located in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal.
  • Advised Blackstone on the sale of a French logistics real estate portfolio.
  • Advised Blackstone on the sale of the Hilton Paris Opera hotel.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Leading partners: Real estate finance
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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.

Myriam Mejdoubi, Erwan Lacheteau

Other key lawyers

Antoine Mercier, Gabriel Dalarun, Charles Abitbol, Romain Guénin