LPA-CGR avocats assists Berlin Hyp AG in the financing of the acquisition and construction of a 645-room student residence in Puteaux

15 juin 2022

LPA-CGR avocats assists Berlin Hyp AG in the financing of the acquisition and construction of a 645-room student residence in Puteaux

LPA-CGR avocats has assisted Berlin Hyp AG in the financing of the acquisition and construction of a student residence in Puteaux by FREO Group (“FREO”) and AnaCap Financial Partners (“AnaCap”) for €95 million.

FREO and AnaCap obtained the building permit to transform an 11,000 sqm office building into a new residence for students and young professionals consisting of 645 residential units located near to La Défense and the centre of the city of Puteaux. The environmental dimension, well-being and design are at the heart of this project; with high quality services and ESG standards. This modern and differentiating building aims to achieve « NF Habitant HQE » and « E+C » certifications. The building will be built by Nexity.

Berlin Hyp AG, based in Berlin, is one of Germany’s leading real estate and mortgage banks.

In this transaction, Berlin Hyp AG was advised by a multidisciplinary team from the firm LPA-CGR avocats, consisting of

• Hassan Javanshir, Thomas Ehrecke, partners, Pauline Ducousso, associate, on the financing aspects;
• Sandra Fernandes, partner, Marie Boustany, associate, on tax aspects;
• Aurélie Dauger, partner, and Richard Bazin de Caix, associate, on the construction aspects.

Berlin Hyp AG was also advised by Attal & Associés notary office.

The joint venture between FREO and AnaCap was advised by the law firm Fieldfisher, with David Bensimon, partner in charge of the real estate department, and by the notary firm Screeb.