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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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Support for EU-wide PFAS restriction with targeted derogations: what happens next?

Support for EU-wide PFAS restriction with targeted derogations: what happens next?

08 Apr 2026 4 min read
Conference | Real Estate Investments in France: Key Markets & Legal Trends | October 21, 2025

Conference | Real Estate Investments in France: Key Markets & Legal Trends | October 21, 2025

21 Oct 2025
CMS Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International Perspective

CMS Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International Perspective

30 Sep 2025 2 min read
The EPC contract : The holy grail of project financing in France?

The EPC contract : The holy grail of project financing in France?

26 Sep 2025 4 min read
Termination payments and costs “reasonably incurred”

Termination payments and costs “reasonably incurred”

16 Apr 2025 9 min read
CMS Emerging Europe M&A Report 2024/25

CMS Emerging Europe M&A Report 2024/25

29 Jan 2025 4 min read
Construction contracts and choice of law for non-contractual obligations: risks and opportunities

Construction contracts and choice of law for non-contractual obligations: risks and opportunities

10 Dec 2024 14 min read
CMS’s insights on COP29 themes

CMS’s insights on COP29 themes

28 Nov 2024 3 min read

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