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Building better, faster and cheaper in a context of technological and digital developments, while respecting the environment and the local community and adapting to new lifestyles – that is the ambition shared by all those working in the construction and real-estate development sector. However they operate in a complex ecosystem, characterised by the large number of stakeholders and an explosion in the rules which could act as an obstacle to their quest for efficiency. Against a backdrop of constant changes to real-estate law, construction law, urban planning law and environmental law, first-rate legal support is vital to in order to be able to operate confidently in this sector, which is particularly sensitive given the scale of issues at stake.
Combining all relevant legal and tax disciplines, our real-estate division is able to play an essential role, supporting you at both an advisory level and with implementation of your projects. Assistance in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, assistance with project ownership, delegated project ownership, project management, real-estate development, construction leases, off-plan leases, delegated project management, assistance to project owners and works contracts; assistance in the monitoring and performance of construction contracts; contractual disputes and contractors’ liability, etc. With an in-depth knowledge of the sector and its players and significant recognised experience in the field, we provide you with pragmatic support in all these areas, whatever the scope of your project.
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