Woody Guirand

1. BG2V’s Real Estate Department, managed by Quentin LEROUX, is recognized for its expertise and excellence in assisting a varied clientele, both French and international. 

The team of 6 Partners, 2 Counsels and 10 Associates, providing a full-service advice for complex real estate transactions (including Tax, Litigation, Town Planning and Environment aspects), has in-depth knowledge of the real estate market. We support institutional investors (listed and unlisted property companies, REITs, insurance companies), investment funds, asset and fund managers, financial institutions, real estate developers and end-users. 

We are involved for all types of assets: offices, retail, logistics, hotels, senior residences, coliving, coworking...etc. We provide tailor-made solutions for the following operations:  

• Acquisition and disposal of real estate assets (individual assets or portfolio of assets) or shares in property companies, sale and leaseback; 

• Investments in real estate companies and joint-ventures; 

• Development operations (VEFA, property development contracts, project management assistance contracts, delegated project management); 

• Asset management (all types of leases); 

• Financing and refinancing (borrower side); 

• Support in Real Estate Tax, Real Estate Litigation, Town Planning and Environment matters. 

Our extensive experience, high-profile clients, and the complex transactions we handle underscore our expertise. Our lawyers are strategic partners who provide insightful, forward-thinking advice. Our team excels in handling acquisitions, sales, lease negotiations, and development projects, ensuring successful outcomes and fostering long-term client relationships. 

 BG2V’s Real Estate department has consolidated its relationship with its historic clients (see below) and is proud to have added in 2023 / 2024 the following high-profile new clients into its portfolio: 3A Partners, Adyen, Agco, Albert School, Colas, Ecobank, Epopée Gestion, Fire, Mimco, Nef Lumiere, Nephos Property, Northwood, On Running, PepsiCo, Prada, Refectory, Rotschild & Co.    , Savills, SL Green Realty (the largest commercial landlord in NYC), Stussy and Valimmo (Cultura). 

All the law firms with whom we regularly work on matters we handle (such as De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, Gide Loyrette Nouel, A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, Fairway and Lacourte Raquin Tatar) are ranked in Band 1, 2 or 3.  

 Given our track record, the prestigious nature of our clients, and the steady growth of our real estate department since 2012, BG2V has truly earned recognition among the top real estate law firms. We have consistently demonstrated our ability to navigate the complexities of real estate law with precision and strategic insight. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction sets us apart in the industry. BG2V’s real estate department is not only thriving but also continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the market.