Fairway is ranked for the thirteenth consecutive year in the Chambers guide published by Chambers and Partners.
Fairway’s real estate department is ranked Band 2 in the real estate section.
Moreover, Chambers France has single out the skills of 6 of our partners (Frédéric Lefébure, Aubry d’Argenlieu, David Franco, Juliette Bril, Emmanuel Galifer and Franck Denis) in 4 different practices (Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Environment and Real Estate Tax).
The Chambers review of the firm :
“Fairway offers a well-reputed real estate practice covering all aspects of real estate including M&A, leases and litigation. The team boasts particular expertise in real estate financing, representing a broad range of clients, including listed and non-listed real estate companies, investment funds and insurance companies. Lawyers in the practice are experienced in hospitality and office real estate matters.”
Fairway is very homogeneous and has a very agile team. I find that the lawyers are professional, friendly, available and very trustworthy.
I appreciate the team’s availability, their responsiveness and the fact that our agenda is respected. The lawyers have good business acumen and can negotiate well.
Fairway’s team is distinguished by deep technical expertise and a very strong commitment to client satisfaction. The team stand out for their personalised and attentive approach.
The Chambers review of our lawyers :
Frédéric Lefébure (Band 2 – real estate section) acts on a range of complex transactions involving retail and mixed-use assets. His clients include prominent real estate investors and developers.
Frédéric is an excellent lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge.
I like Frédéric’s pragmatic approach and the trust we have in him.
He is highly technical, competent and has a good approach to client care.
Aubry D’Argenlieu (Band 2 – real estate section) advises corporates and investors on acquisitions and lease negotiations. He is active across a diverse class of assets, including supermarkets, hotels and warehouses.
I found Aubry very good and charismatic. He has a deal-maker mindset and is very good at defending our interests.
Aubry is a very smart lawyer. He always has the best out-of-the-box ideas and comes up with good solutions.
Aubry D’Argenlieu is simply remarkable in his role.
David Franco (Band 2 – real estate finance section) moves up the rankings this year on the back of market recognition. He assists with the financing of major real estate transactions. He represents insurance companies, private equity funds and investment firms.
David provided good support. He is a business-savvy lawyer who can find solutions very quickly.
David is very pragmatic and intelligent. He has a good vision and can find a good solution.
Franck Denis (Up & coming – real estate section) boasts expertise in lease negotiations and construction matters.
Franck is an excellent adviser, I can only warmly recommend him.
Franck Denis is a great expert with strong communication skills and good sense of humour, which is important in negotiations.
Juliette Bril (Band 3 – environment section) of Fairway advises on industrial site contamination and remediation matters. She also assists with renewable energy and waste-related mandates.
I had a very good experience with her. She is an expert in her field and I find her nice and constructive.
She is very efficient and always available to talk. I really enjoy working with her.
She is very business-oriented; she’s very good at finding solutions and closing deals. She was very good at taking care of our interests.
Emmanuel Galifer (Band 3 – real estate tax section) of Fairway regularly advises on the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions as well as property investments and cross-border portfolios.
He offers good advice and clear analysis of the French tax framework and its impacts on the sector.
Emmanuel gives fine and precise analysis.
Emmanuel Galifer is an excellent professional who delivers quality advice that fully take into account the risks, including on complex cases. He also has excellent interpersonal skills.