Real estate law
From acquisition to operation: we structure and secure your real estate transactions with the precision your assets deserve.
Real estate is a strategic asset that requires a coordinated legal, tax and financial reading. Our lawyers advise investors, REITs, occupiers and developers across the full asset lifecycle.
Our approach
We take pride in understanding your business model before proposing a structure. This attention allows us to anticipate the tax, leasing and management issues that affect long-term asset value.
Areas of practice
- Real estate acquisitions, disposals and structuring
- Development, VEFA, commercial real estate transactions
- Commercial, professional and residential leases
- Asset management and real estate joint ventures
- Real estate tax: SCI, REITs (SIIC), OPCI, VAT
Why Andersen in France
You benefit from an integrated approach where real estate tax and corporate law are handled by the same teams that draft your contracts. This consistency is a major asset on complex and cross-border transactions.
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Latest news on this expertise
28 July 2026
Should shares in property-rich companies held by Luxembourg residents be subject to French real-estate wealth tax (IFI)?
In a landmark ruling of 2 April 2025, the French Cour de cassation held that shares in property-rich companies located in France are subject to wealth tax (ISF) in the hands of Luxembourg residents. But is that solution transposable to the IFI under the new 2018 France–Luxembourg tax treaty? Partner Benoît Dambre examines its — uncertain — scope.
4 June 2026
Benoît Dambre named in Best Lawyers 2026 — Tax Law
Andersen in France is pleased to announce that Benoît Dambre, Tax Partner, has been recognised in the new Best Lawyers 2026 ranking under the Tax Law category.
15 March 2026
Andersen in France recognised in Chambers Europe 2026 — Tax
Andersen in France appears in the new Chambers Europe 2026 ranking under the Tax category. Benoît Dambre and François Morazin are individually recognised.