Although in comparison with some of its ranked peers SJL Jimenez Lunz‘s real estate capability is relatively small, it is ’incredibly able’, advising both lenders and borrowers on new money and refinancing transactions in the sector. Antoine Fortier Grethen‘s ’ability to grasp complex matters very quickly is impressive’, ensuring he is the principal contact for the most challenging secured lending matters. Michel Jimenez Lunz co-heads the team alongside Grethen.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The small team is incredibly able.’

  • ‘Antoine Fortier Grethen's ability to grasp complex matters very quickly is impressive.’

Key clients

  • Airbus Bank
  • Amro Partners
  • ARA
  • INFRARED Capital Partners
  • Berlin Hyp
  • CAERUS
  • CODIC
  • DEA Capital Real Estate SGR
  • Falco Group
  • Genesta
  • Global Gate Capital
  • Hemisphere
  • Natixis
  • Nykredit Realkredit A/S
  • PBB
  • Postbank
  • Resolution Property
  • SEB
  • Silverback/Ogima
  • Vornado

Work highlights

  • Advised a financial institution on the default and opening of bankruptcy of the Cenaro construction and real estate group.
  • Advised Amro Partners on its negotiation of a €12.5m facility agreement with a UK-based financial institution in relation to the development of a student housing project in Salamanca (Madrid).

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michel Jimenez Lunz, Antoine Fortier Grethen