Every transaction,
fully protected.
Real estate is often the most significant financial commitment of a lifetime. We ensure every transaction is legally sound — from due diligence and negotiation through to completion and beyond.
Real estate law in France is complex and the stakes are high. Whether you are purchasing, developing, letting, or involved in a property dispute, specialist legal advice at each stage of the transaction protects your position and prevents costly errors.
We advise private clients, investors, and developers on the full spectrum of immobilier matters, and appear before the Tribunal judiciaire and administrative courts where disputes arise.
Areas We Handle
Property Acquisition & Sale
Legal review of compromis de vente, promesse de vente, and acte authentique; due diligence on title, charges, and easements; coordination with the notaire; and protection against hidden defects (vices cachés).
Landlord & Tenant
Residential and commercial lease drafting and review; rent review disputes; eviction proceedings (procédure d'expulsion); and recovery of unpaid rent.
Co-Ownership (Copropriété)
Disputes with syndicats de copropriété; challenge of assembly decisions; recovery of charges; and major works disputes.
Construction & VEFA
Vente en l'état futur d'achèvement (off-plan purchase) disputes; contractor liability (responsabilité décennale); building defect claims; and construction contract disputes.
Planning & Development
Planning permission disputes, neighbour objections, environmental constraints, and real estate development structuring.
Frequently Asked Questions
The notaire ensures the transaction is formally valid — but acts for both parties and does not advocate for your interests. A lawyer advises exclusively on your behalf, negotiates on your terms, and identifies risks the notaire may not flag. The two roles are complementary, not interchangeable.
This is a 10-year strict liability of builders and contractors for defects that affect the structural integrity of a building. If you discover major defects within 10 years of reception of works, we can pursue the contractor and their insurer.
Yes, through the procédure d'impayé and, if necessary, the procédure d'expulsion. We act quickly to minimise financial loss and navigate the procedural requirements that protect both parties.
Ready to speak with counsel?
Every mandate begins with a confidential consultation. Tell us your situation — we will tell you, plainly, what the law can achieve for you.