Valérie Marais

Areas of Practice

Valérie Marais acts in both advisory and litigation matters in the fields of urban planning, development, and all related aspects of public real estate law. She has developed a recognized practice in structuring real estate projects and urban planning operations.

She assists major private operators (developers, investors, real estate companies) in the development and execution of their real estate projects (offices, high-rise buildings, residential properties, hotels, tourist residences, logistics), who rely on her cross-disciplinary expertise in urban planning law, development law, and public procurement law.

In this context, she represents clients in litigation and provides strategic advice for resolving administrative disputes, notably through negotiated settlements. Her urban planning litigation practice is recognized in professional rankings.

SShe also handles the negotiation and drafting of sale agreements (preliminary sale agreements, off-plan sales, final sale deeds), as well as commercial leases (BEFA, BEA) and occupancy agreements. Her dual expertise in both public and private law is a significant asset in negotiations.

Professional Background

Valérie Marais spent ten years at GIDE before becoming a partner in the real estate departments of LACOURTE Balas & Associates, DS Avocats, and GENESIS Avocats. She founded ADEMA Avocats in 2018.