Belay Avocats supported a growing actor of the real estate sector in connection with the structuration and completion its OBO transaction, including the investment of its top managers and the negotiation of the senior debt financing documentation, with a senior debt syndicate of banks lead by BNP Paribas
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Groupe Saur in connection with the establishment of a strategic joint venture with InovaYa, an innovative company specializing in water filtration and treatment solutions.
This partnership aligns with Groupe Saur’s open innovation strategy and marks the culmination of a four-year collaboration between the two entities. The newly created joint venture will develop new sustainable and smart water management solutions, notably through miniaturized treatment systems tailored to high-demand sectors such as real estate, industry, and healthcare.
The Belay Avocats team was composed of Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner) and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
Belay Avocats supported Minteed for the negotiation of the co-development contrat of the innovative platform for artists and collectors that combines creation, exhibition, sale, and security of digital artworks using blockchain technology.
Belay Avocats also supported Minteed in the implementation of all its commercial agreements with clients and relating to the use of the Plateform.
The Belay Avocats team was led by Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner).
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Eternam in connection with the sale of a portfolio comprising three hotel business assets located in Strasbourg, Nice, and Toulouse to LBO France.
These 4-star establishments, situated in the heart of attractive regional metropolitan areas, were initially acquired in 2017 by Eternam on behalf of private investors. Operational management, originally provided by Honotel—a company owned by LBO France’s real estate fund—will continue under the new owner.
The Belay Avocats team consisted of Julia Elkael (Partner) and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Sonepar, a global leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, alongside the legal and financial teams, in connection with the sale of its entity Vallen Asia, based in Singapore.
The transaction, structured as a Management Buy-Out (MBO), was carried out in favor of Vallen Asia’s management team, in line with Sonepar’s strategy to focus on its core business and ensure management continuity.
The Belay Avocats team was led by Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner) and this transaction was conducted in collaboration with Clyde & Co for local Singapore law matters.
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Eternam, a specialist in real estate investment, in connection with the acquisition of the Moulin Plaza hotel, a 3-star establishment located at the foot of the Moulin Rouge in Paris’s 9th arrondissement.
An ambitious renovation program is planned, in partnership with Honotel, the historic hotel operator, to modernize the layout of the rooms and common areas. The renovation aims to reposition the hotel as a 4-star establishment and optimize its potential in a strategic area between the Central Business District and Montmartre Hill.
Belay Avocats team was composed of Julia Elkael (Partner), Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner), and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
Babilou Family acquired the remaining share capital of the Crèche and Go Group, a network of private micro-nurseries established on Réunion Island, comprising 61 facilities and 450 employees. This acquisition follows the partnership initiated in 2014 between the founders of Crèche and Go Group and Babilou Family.
The Belay Avocats team advising Crèche and Go consisted of Julia Elkael (Partner) and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Eternam, a specialist in real estate investment, in connection with the sale of the majority stake held by its fund Phoenix Club Invest in the company operating the O’Lord serviced residence, located in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.
The transaction, finalized at the end of September 2024, was concluded with Victoires Haussmann SGP, manager of the Ulysse fund, which specializes in assets with high value-creation potential.
The Belay Avocats team was composed of Julia Elkael (Partner) and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
The Belay Avocats team was led by Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner) in collaboration with Faustine Piechaud, partner lawyer at of Belay Avocats, expert in IT Contracts, IP/IT, and personal data protection.
Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to SEGAT, a leading independent operator in land strategy and real estate development, in connection with its equity investment in Phi-Link, a recognized player in commercial real estate consulting.
This partnership enables SEGAT to strengthen its positioning and broaden its scope of activities, notably in the “User Advisory” segment.
Belay Avocats team was composed of Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner), Julia Elkael (Partner), and Luftia Ewane (Associate).
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