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 2025: Géraldine Machinet is ranked in the Real estate development (Leading), Construction litigation (including insurance) (Highly recommended) and Advising and contracts (markets and construction) (Highly recommended) categories of the Promotion, Construction & Infrastructures Guide
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Géraldine Machinet is ranked in the “Real Estate” category
‘They are a responsive and expert team. Their level of expertise in commercial leases is their strong point compared to other firms.’
‘The quality of the advice provided by the team and the responsiveness of all the lawyers working on our cases makes them stand out.’
‘They are a business-oriented team, which looks for solutions to make the deal happen.’
‘Franklin has assisted us since the launch of our activity in France in the structuring of new projects, due diligence, and contract negotiations. The team benefits from excellent knowledge of market practices and legal regulations but also knows how to take the necessary step back to provide sound strategic advice.’
‘Géraldine Machinet knows the sector and the specificities of the hotel industry perfectly.’ - Leaders League 2024 – Géraldine Machinet is ranked in the Tenancy law (Excellent), Real estate litigation (Excellent), Real estate transactions – investment (Excellent) and Real estate transactions – financing (Highly recommended) categories of the Real estate Guide
- 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
