Lacourte Raquin Tatar is well known in the market for being ‘active in the most significant transactions in the real estate sector’, notably acquisitions, joint ventures and reorganisations. The group counts French corporates, insurance companies, investment funds, REITs and international institutional investors among its client roster. The practice is jointly overseen by Jean-Yves Charriau, Julien Souyeaux, David Sorel and Sophie Duboy.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Particularly active in the most significant transactions in the real estate sector.’

  • ‘Jean-Yves Charriau is a leading lawyer in the real estate sector. He has remarkable experience and demonstrates great creativity. David Sorel is a remarkable lawyer.’

  • ‘Very technical, innovative and dedicated team, always available, transparent communication.’

Key clients

  • Vinci Immobilier
  • Amundi
  • La Française
  • Axa IM
  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • Ivanhoé Cambridge
  • JP Morgan Asset Management
  • Clariane (ex Korian)
  • Aermont Capital
  • LaSalle Investment Management
  • Iqera
  • SFL
  • Generali
  • Tishman Speyer
  • Westbrook
  • AEW
  • Groupama
  • KKR Real Estate
  • Clarion Partners Europe
  • Prologis
  • Viparis
  • Turenne Capital
  • Emeis (ex Orpea)
  • Dexia
  • Altitude
  • Almaviva
  • Aviva Investors
  • Twenty Two Real Estate
  • EDF Invest
  • Woodeum x Pitch Immo
  • Swiss Life REIM
  • Immobel
  • Proudreed
  • Angelo Gordon
  • FREY
  • Mercialys
  • ARKEA

Work highlights

  • Advising Frey on its partnership with CDC Habitat/Banque des Territoires for reconversion projects involving land portfolios and the resale of rehabilitated land for co-development operations.
  • Advising ORPEA in connection with the purchase of a portfolio of clinic properties from Kietris.
  • Advising Dexia on the sale of five unregulated financial-lease entities to BAWAG.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Jean-Yves Charriau
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Leading partners: Property tax
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Julien Souyeaux
Lacourte Raquin Tatar
Next Generation Partners: Property tax
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David Sorel
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jean-Yves Charriau, Julien Souyeaux, David Sorel, Sophie Duboy