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Belay Avocats advised Eternam in connection with the sale of a portfolio of three hotels to LBO France

By Transactional Advisory

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.

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).

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Belay Avocats assisted Sonepar in connection with the sale of Vallen Asia

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Legal Plug and Play

Belay Avocats acted as legal counsel to Sonepar, a global leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, in connection with the sale of its entity Vallen Asia, based in Singapore.

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.

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Belay Avocats advised Eternam in the acquisition of Hotel Moulin Plaza

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Transactional Advisory

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.

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).

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Belay Avocats advises Crèche and go on the sale of the remainder of its capital to Babilou

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Transactional Advisory

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.

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).

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Belay Avocats advised Eternam in the sale of the O’lord Residential Hotel

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Transactional Advisory

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.

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).

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Belay Avocats advised Pacha Medias in the negotiation of its strategic commercial partnerships

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Legal Plug and Play

Belay Avocats assisted Pacha Médias, a company specialising in social publishing and trusted social ads, in negotiating strategic commercial partnerships with leading media groups on social networks and in revising its contractual terms with its clients (agencies and advertisers).

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.

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Belay Avocats advised Segat in connection with its equity investment in Phi-Link

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Transactional Advisory

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.

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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Belay Avocats advised 52 Hertz in connection with its fundraising

By HOME AND YOUR NEEDS, Transactional Advisory

Belay Avocats advised the company 52 Hertz in connection with its fundraising.

Belay Avocats advised the company 52 Hertz in connection with its fundraising round.

This operation aims to finalize the development of the Talky-Divy, the first voice communication device for scuba diving that directly adapts to the diver’s usual equipment.
Belay Avocats team was represented by Julia Elkael (Partner) and Louis Harbonnier (Associate).

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Belay Avocats assisted Groupe Saur in connection with the acquisition of two companies in the Netherlands

By Legal Plug and Play

Belay Avocats worked alongside the legal and financial teams of the SAUR Group in connection with the management of an acquisition project involving the integration of two Dutch companies, PWNT and Byosis, by the Group’s Dutch subsidiary.

Belay Avocats worked alongside the legal and financial teams of SAUR Group in connection with the management of an acquisition project involving the integration of two Dutch companies, PWNT and Byosis, by the Group’s Dutch subsidiary.

The acquisition of these two companies is part of SAUR Group’s strategy to strengthen its expertise in advanced drinking water treatment and resource recovery technologies.

The Belay Avocats team was led by Géraldine Eberhardt (Partner) and this transaction was carried out in collaboration with DLA Piper Nederland N.V.

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Belay Avocats advised the sellers of Hotel Victor Massé in connection with the sale of their business

By Transactional Advisory

Belay Avocats assisted the sellers of Hôtel Victor Massé in connection with the sale of the company owning the business assets.

Belay Avocats, represented by Julia Elkael (Partner), assisted the sellers of Hôtel Victor Massé, a 2-star hotel located in Paris and owned by the same family for over 20 years, in connection with the sale of the company owning the hotel.