Acquisitions, disposals and mergers with one or more underlying real estate assets.
Structuring real estate packages for all types of transactions; dedicated equity transactions, setting up partnerships, joint ventures, etc.
Regulations specific to the acquisition, holding and disposal of real estate assets; setting up and monitoring regulated vehicles (listed companies or companies admitted to trading on a regulated market (OPCIs, SCPIs)), AIFM regulations, etc.).
in coordination with the firm’s other areas of expertise, in particular financing, assistance in setting up the most appropriate investment and financing structure, taking into account the regulatory constraints specific to the underlying real estate.
on all issues relating to listed companies or to companies admitted to trading on a regulated market, corporate aspects of collective real estate investment (OPCIs, SCPIs) and AIFM regulations.
on both the seller and the buyer sides, identifying and analyzing risks, whilst recommending appropriate solutions
relating to the proposed transactions and, in particular, sale agreements, guarantees of assets and liabilities, shareholders’ agreements and any other agreements relating to the transactions to be negotiated.
litigation resulting from the implementation of reps and warranties, of earn-out clauses, and other specific clauses negotiated within the framework of the transaction.
on all types of transactions with one or more underlying real estate assets.
Aubry has extensive experience in matters concerning complex real estate investment, acquisitions and property transfers, property development, implementing real estate joint ventures and real estate funds. He advises both French and Anglo-Saxon institutions as well as industrial groups.
Legal 500 2024 ranked him in Band 1 – Hall of Fame and says that: “Aubry d’Argenlieu is essential on the market; he excels in complex issues and delicate situations but can also adapt to support his client on a daily basis. This is a particularly valuable asset in negotiation and in strategic thinking about operations.’.”
His colleagues at Fairway say that “he is the creative member of the team, the team’s driving power and he has an enthusiasm that is contagious”.
– The implementation of pan-European joint ventures
– Property development
– Sales and acquisitions of real estate portfolios
– Lease negotiations
– Assistance in all aspects of selling, buying, construction, asset and property management (warehouses, shopping centres, hotels, residences, offices, etc…)
Aubry practiced in the real estate department at Clifford Chance for 9 years , he joined the firm in 2003 and was made a partner in 2008. He began his career as an associate at the law firm De Pardieu Brocas Maffei.
Postgraduate degree in Business Law, Paris, 1996
To the utmost delight of his partners and associates, who will at last regain some room, Aubry will open his shop selling unusual objects with the items that are already adorning his office.
Legal 500 2024 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is essential on the market; he excels in complex issues and delicate situations but can also adapt to support his client on a daily basis. This is a particularly valuable asset in negotiation and in strategic thinking about operations.’“
Legal 500 2023 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is distinguished by his synthetic and strategic approach to files and his very detailed knowledge of the market and its challenges; he is a key figure in the market.”
Legal 500 2022 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is a true strategist, a key figure in the real estate industry.”
Legal 500 2021 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu masters all the aspects of the practice. He is a fine negotiator and has wonderful interpersonal skills. He makes issues sound simple which makes clients feel confident.“
Legal 500 2020 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is very charismatic, very bright, very quick, always thinks outside the box. He is the lawyer and trusted adviser that every company’s board should have on its side.”
Chambers France 2025 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “Aubry is a very smart lawyer. He always has the best out-of-the-box ideas and comes up with good solutions”
Chambers 2024 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “He is eminently friendly and charismatic. It is a plus to have him with you because he knows everyone and everyone respects him. In addition to being recognised as a deal maker, he has a 360-degree view of subjects and always presents a strategic vision consistent with the needs of his clients.”
Chambers 2023 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is a charismatic leader who has an impressive network and a decisive ability to close deals for his clients.”
Chambers 2022 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry D’Argenlieu advises corporates and investors on acquisitions and lease negotiations. “He is a very charismatic lawyer,” says one client, adding: “He is a very sharp negotiator, always thinks outside the box and is often two steps ahead of all others.”
Chambers 2021 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry assists international investors with acquisitions and disposals, in addition to advising on commercial leasing and strategic partnerships. Sources describe him as “a very active and successful lawyer.“.“
Chambers 2020 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry acts for real estate investment funds and investment managers on real estate acquisitions. He is described by clients as “able to make things happen quickly and smoothly.“
Best Lawyers considers Aubry as « one of the few Best Lawyers in France» since 2012.
Admitted to the New York bar in 2006
Admitted to the Paris bar in 2006
Fairway A.A.R.P.I. (since 2017)
DLA Piper – Paris (2015-2017)
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés (2011-2015)
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. – Paris (2006-2011)
French
English
Franck is ranked as Next Generation Partner in real estate in the Legal 500 EMEA since 2021 and in the Up and Coming section of Chambers & Partners Europe since 2024
Legal 500 2024 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘‘Franck Denis majors on real estate development and transactions for office, logistics, retail, hospitality and residential real estate.’
Legal 500 2023 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘‘Franck Denis is business-oriented and is there to find solutions, whilst always keeping in mind the interests of his client. He works in complete transparency with other teams, his budgets are considered and fluidly discussed over the course of matters, to avoid surprises.’
Legal 500 2022 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘Franck Denis is business-oriented, shows a great mastery of issues and is practical and efficient. His contribution brings real added value.’
Legal 500 2021 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘Franck Denis is business-oriented, shows a great mastery of issues and is practical and efficient. His contribution brings real added value.’
Legal 500 2020 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : ‘Franck Denis is a bright young partner, smart, easy-going, good network, no ego, just the right guy to have besides one’s own when negotiating sophisticated construction contracts.’
Chambers France 2025, individual section, Up and Coming in the real estate section, “Franck Denis is an excellent adviser, I can only warmly recommend him..”.
Chambers Europe 2024, individual section, Up and Coming in the real estate section, “Franck Denis has a strong expertise in commercial leases and construction law. He is quick to respond and business-oriented. He is a good ally for us.”.
With over 20 years of experience and a solid base of both French and Anglo-Saxon clients, Pierre-Emmanuel specialises in real estate investments, M&A and private equity.
He works alongside institutional investors (insurance companies, investment funds) as well as with legal and financial departments of industrial and service groups and property companies. He also advises wealthy families. Pierre-Emmanuel often intervenes in the setting up of partnerships between investors or between investors and managers, in various industrial, trade or service sectors and notably, hotel industry and health care, as well as partnerships between investors and real estate developers or between developers.
Legal 500 2018 says that “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles gives very good, useful and valuable advice”
His clients and colleagues admire his discrete management and his efficiency in dealing in the matters in which he intervenes.
– M&A, capital investments
– Complex real estate transactions
– Implementing financial partnerships
– Creating investment vehicles (OPCI, joint-ventures, etc…)
– Implementing management packages
– Lease negotiations
Before founding Fairway, Pierre-Emmanuel founded the law firm Lefébure Fonteilles Associés in 2005 where he worked until the end of 2010. Before this, he practiced during a decade at the firms PDGB, Landwell & Associés and Lovells (in Paris and London).
– Postgraduate degree in Business Law – University Strasbourg III
– Specialization degree in Tax and Company Law, University of Montpellier and Lyon (1991)
Pierre-Emmanuel will keep on swimming, biking and running – maybe surrounded by his family – to make up for time he did not spend practicing his favorite hobbies. And as he gets tired, he will sit down before his piano, smash the keys and sing aloud for the utmost pleasure of those in his vicinity (sic).
Legal 500 2019 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles has excellent analytical and negotiating skills and shows personal commitment and a smart legal approach when dealing with very complex transactions. “
Legal 500 2018 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : Pierre-Emmanuel is described as an ‘efficient and responsive’ lawyer.
Legal 500 2017 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles gives very good, useful and valuable advice”.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2010
Fairway A.A.R.P.I. (since 2018)
Gide Loyrette Nouel (2013-2018)
Lefèvre, Pelletier & Associés (2011-2013)
Stehlin & Associés (2010-2011)
French
English
Aurore du Marais is ranked in the “Rising Star” category in the Legal 500 EMEA 2023
Admitted to the Paris Bar and member of the New York Bar, Alexandre Poupard is a partner in the real estate department of Fairway Avocats, a top-tier real estate firm in France.
With over 20 years of experience, Alexandre has developed a cross-disciplinary practice combining M&A / Private Equity and Real Estate.
He advises French and international clients, including institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, on complex real estate transactions. Alexandre assists his clients with all their real estate matters, particularly on acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets and portfolios, sale and leaseback transactions, as well as all matters related to lease agreements and more generally real estate management.
Alexandre has also recognized expertise in structuring and negotiating real estate joint ventures and in the acquisition and structuring of real estate platforms.
Client describe Alexandre as ‘diligent, commercial and responsive.’
- Real estate transactions
- Setting up partnerships (joint ventures, club deals)
- Negotiating leases
– Real estate asset management
– M&A / Private Equity
Alexandre began his career at the law firm Jeantet (2000-2003), then he joined the law firm Clifford Chance (2004-2009). He then worked at the law firm Allen & Overy (2010-2013), before joining Dentons as a partner (2014-2019). Prior to FAIRWAY, Alexandre Poupard worked at Mayer Brown (since 2019).
Admitted to the Paris and New York bars
LLM Fordham University
DEA in business and economic law, Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne
Alexandre will become an official tester of deckchairs, monoi oils and panama hats on beaches all over the world and will write a treaty on the art of the siesta
“Alexandre Poupard is an outstanding individual who offers a quality service.” “We have a relationship of trust with Alexandre Poupard.” – Chambers 2025 – Real Estate – France
“Alexandre is very open to discussion, and we feel confident when we work with him on our cases.” “He has a deep understanding, is highly responsive and has an excellent knowledge of market practices. He is also very fast and efficient.” - Chambers 2024 – Real Estate France
“Alexandre is a recognized lawyer who combines in-depth technical expertise, extensive experience and a very commercial approach.” - Chambers 2023 - Real Estate - France
Best Lawyers identified Alexandre as “one of the few Best Lawyers in France”.
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