Géraldine Machinet
Géraldine advises on real estate law, particularly in the field of real estate asset valuation and development, as well as construction law for a clientele consisting of investors, developers and users. She has particular expertise in the hospitality and managed real estate sector (senior residences, student residences, coliving).
Géraldine currently assists clients, who are principally major French and foreign groups, with advice and negotiation of related contracts, in the following areas: real estate transactions, redevelopment and enhancement of real estate assets, commercial leases, transfer of business, construction contracts, hotel management contracts and franchise agreements.
Géraldine also advises on real estate litigation and in particular on litigation relating to commercial leases (renewal rent, eviction compensation, lease termination).
- Leaders League 2024: Géraldine Machinet is ranked in the Tenancy law (Excellent), Real estate litigation (Excellent), Real estate development (Excellent), Real estate transactions – investment (Excellent), Construction litigation (including insurance) (Highly recommended), Advising and contracts (markets and construction) (Highly recommended) categories of the Real estate and Promotion & construction Guides
- Legal 500 EMEA 2024: Géraldine Machinet is ranked in “Real Estate” and recognised as Next Generation Partners
Philippe Riglet and Géraldine Machinet bring skill and strength in negotiation.’
‘A very professional and attentive team. Wise advice and careful follow-up of files.’ - Géraldine Machinet is individually ranked in the US directory Best Lawyers 2025
- Leaders League 2024: Silver award « Real Estate transactions »
- University of Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne : Certificate of specialisation in Property Law
- University of Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne : Master’s degree in Insurance Law
- University of Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne : Master’s degree in Property Law
