August & Debouzy has specific expertise in real-estate leases and advises a wide range of institutional lessors which regularly use our services in the context of wide-scale business restructuring operations.

August & Debouzy also advises French and foreign companies on finding commercial premises and we have acted on behalf of some major brands looking to open stores in Paris and elsewhere in France.

Our team supports our clients from the initial discussions with the other party and is involved in all stages of the negotiations until the final documentation is signed.  We regularly deal with real-estate agents and our real-estate team advises our clients on defining the objectives and then on drafting letters of interest and promises to let in the case of refurbishment work prior to entering the premises. Our team acts in the discussions regarding all of the aspects of the lease, and with our solid know-how in the negotiation of leases, we are able to secure terms that meet our clients’ requirements and reflect market practices to the best extent possible.