Urban planning & environmental law
Bringing a project to life within a demanding regulatory framework: our team supports you with method, ambition and deep respect for environmental stakes.
Development projects and industrial operations evolve within an ever more demanding framework. Our team advises project sponsors and authorities on the design, security and delivery of operations that reconcile economic performance with environmental rigour.
Our approach
We take pride in understanding your vision to turn it into a legally defensible project. Our reading is rigorous, our advice is readable, and our commitment extends through the authorisation phase.
Areas of practice
- Urban planning: local plans, building permits, planning consents, ZAC
- Classified facilities (ICPE), environmental assessments
- Polluted soils, deconstruction, environmental liability
- Renewable energy, biodiversity, climate
- Administrative litigation related to these operations
Why Andersen in France
Our expertise combines understanding of local dynamics with mastery of European frameworks. You receive advice that addresses both risk and opportunity in a world where the rules are evolving quickly.
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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.