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Florence Chérel
Partner

Florence Chérel

Languages
  • French
  • English
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Florence Chérel joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2018 as a partner. 

She practices in real estate law and advises investors, developers and planners on all aspects on all aspects of real estate law and public law. Her practice covers land (expropriation, occupation of the public domain), contractual arrangements (partnerships), monitoring of planning procedures, consideration of environmental requirements (environmental impact study, public inquiries), and applying for prior administrative authorisations (building permits, environmental permits). 

Florence Chérel also has a litigation practice in public law (contracts, administrative authorizations, liability), which gives her a comprehensive understanding of administrative procedures and the related risk management.

Awards & Recognitions
01
  • Award
    Planning - Band 2
    Chambers France 2025
  • Award
    Planning - Band 2
    Chambers Europe 2024
  • Award
    Planning - Band 2
    Chambers Europe 2023
  • Award
    Construction Law, Public Law, Real Estate Law - Best Lawyers since 2017
    Best Lawyers

Memberships & Roles

  • Admitted to the Hauts-de-Seine Bar (2018)

Education

  • DEA (Diplôme d’études approfondies) in internal public law, Université Paris II - Panthéon-Assas 
  • DESS (Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées) in urban planning and construction, Université Paris XI

Insights by Florence

Chambers and Partners France 2026

05 Feb 2026 2 min read

Finalization of the sale of Gecina's portfolio of YouFirst Campus student residences

03 Jul 2025 3 min read

CMS at MIPIM Cannes

11 Mar 2025

Chambers France 2025

06 Feb 2025 2 min read
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