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Life Sciences

Accelerating innovation for a better tomorrow
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Fuelling discovery with real estate insight.

France's life sciences sector is booming. With innovation hubs like Paris-Saclay leading the charge and strong government support, competition for specialised space and talent is fierce. We help you turn these challenges into advantages. Our real estate solutions speed up your research, ensure compliance, and foster growth.

Whether you're a startup securing your first lab or a global firm optimising your portfolio, we offer expert guidance. We combine deep market knowledge with practical solutions, aligning your operational needs with your financial goals at every step.

Ready to advance your life sciences strategy? Contact us today.

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end expertise

We guide occupiers, investors, and developers across the full life sciences value chain. From R&D site selection to GMP manufacturing and strategic exits, we help you make decisions that support your immediate and long-term growth in the French market.

Science-led, market-smart

Our team blends hands-on pharma and biotech real estate experience with a deep understanding of French regulations. We translate technical needs into actionable strategies that create value and manage operational risk.

Data-driven strategy

Get granular insights on construction costs, labour markets, and competitor intelligence across key French life sciences clusters. Our analytics empower faster, more confident decisions in a sector where precision is key.

Talent-focused location strategy

We help you secure locations that attract and retain top talent. Our analytics balance proximity to research institutions, transport, and amenities to align your workforce needs with real estate fundamentals.

Future-ready facilities

We help clients create flexible, compliant spaces for today's needs and future growth. Our facility strategies address sustainability and evolving ESG expectations from investors.

Connected across markets

Leverage our connections to European life sciences hubs and international capital. Our cross-border platform supports strategic expansion by connecting investment, development, and operational best practices.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect life sciences investors with specialised capital sources. Our advisors structure transactions that reflect regulatory timelines, tenant credit, and facility specifications, delivering optimised terms for acquisitions, disposals, and recapitalisations.

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Agency Leasing


Our specialists position life sciences properties to attract quality tenants. We highlight technical capabilities and location advantages, negotiating leases that balance landlord flexibility with tenant needs in France's competitive laboratory market.

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Asset Services


We manage life sciences assets with precision, ensuring operational excellence and strict compliance. Our approach balances cost efficiency with the specialised maintenance needs of lab environments, ensuring properties perform reliably.

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Valuation & Advisory


Our professionals provide accurate valuations of life sciences properties, accounting for infrastructure and regulatory costs. We deliver assessments that support investment decisions, financial reporting, and strategic planning.

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Project & Development Services 


We guide clients through life sciences facility development, from site selection to construction management. Our teams ensure facilities meet technical specifications on time and on budget, whether converting or building new.

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Energy & Sustainability Services


We implement sustainability strategies that cut operational costs and environmental impact for energy-intensive facilities. Our approach delivers efficiency gains and helps meet long-term ESG objectives for investors and occupiers.

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Occupier Services


Tenant Representation


We represent life sciences companies in securing optimal facilities for their operations. Our services include market analysis, site tours, lease negotiations, and transaction management, ensuring clients find space that supports their scientific goals while managing costs effectively in France.

Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory


We advise pharmaceutical companies on supply chain real estate strategies, including cold storage and distribution centres. Our specialists ensure facility locations support compliance, temperature control, and efficient market access throughout the region and Europe.

Location & Labour Analytics


Our analytics platform evaluates locations based on workforce availability, universities, and quality of life. We provide data-driven analysis to identify optimal sites for attracting specialised talent while balancing costs and operational needs in the competitive labour market.

Project Development Services


We manage life sciences development projects from initial planning to final delivery. Our occupier-focused services cover everything from defining your project requirements and budget to overseeing design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring your new facility is fully aligned with your scientific and business objectives.

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Facility Services


We provide facility management tailored to the stringent needs of life sciences environments. Our teams maintain critical systems, manage compliance, and coordinate specialised maintenance to ensure uninterrupted research and manufacturing operations.

Corporate Sustainability Services


We help life sciences firms develop and implement corporate sustainability strategies across their real estate portfolios. Our services include carbon assessments, renewable energy procurement, green building certifications, and ESG reporting to align with investor and regulatory demands in France.

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Specialisation

Industry Expertise


Biotechnology


France's biotech sector needs facilities that support research and early-stage manufacturing. We help companies navigate the real estate challenges of scaling, from flexible labs to locations that enable collaboration with academic and clinical partners.

Pharmaceuticals


Pharmaceutical companies need real estate strategies that balance manufacturing compliance and distribution. We advise on portfolio optimisation, GMP facility requirements, and strategic initiatives that support efficiency while managing regulatory complexity in the region.

Healthcare & Medical Devices


Medical device firms need facilities for precision manufacturing and administrative operations. We provide real estate strategies that address cleanroom requirements, quality control, and proximity to healthcare providers for clinical validation.

Research Institutions


Academic and public research institutions require specialised facilities that foster innovation and collaboration. We advise on developing and managing labs, research centres, and technology transfer offices to attract top talent and secure funding.

Team

Pauline Démetriades, Tenant Representation
Pauline Démétriadès

Directrice du Développement Corporate Services
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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Laurence Girod France
Laurence Girod

Global PM Lead
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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David Hutchings - London
David Hutchings

Head of Investment Strategy for EMEA Capital Markets
London, United Kingdom

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Contact Us

Research

European Investment Atlas
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

European Investment Atlas

The Investment Atlas Q1 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of real estate investment opportunities across France and Europe. Despite increased interest rate volatility, 67% of French markets remain underpriced. Explore sector trends, market valuations and strategic investment opportunities shaping 2026.
Aymeric Sevestre • 25/06/2026
CRE Investment in France: Market Update
MarketBeat • Investment / Capital Markets

CRE Investment in France: Market Update

Marketbeat Investissement market reports analyse activity in the French property investment market, taking into account volumes committed across all asset types
Aymeric Sevestre • 22/10/2025
Sustainable Logistics
Research • Sustainability / ESG

Sustainable Logistics

The logistics sector stands at the crossroads of significant transformation, driven by the pressing need for sustainability improvement.
Sally Bruer • 20/09/2024
France Marketbeat Residentiel T1 2024 card image
MarketBeat

France MarketBeat Residential

The “Marketbeat Residential France” market review analyses activity on the residential real estate market in France.
 
Aymeric Sevestre • 28/05/2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

France offers compelling advantages for life sciences investment, including world-class research institutions, substantial government support through France 2030, competitive operational costs compared to other Western European markets, and established clusters like Paris-Saclay. We help investors identify opportunities that capitalise on these market fundamentals whilst navigating regulatory requirements and tenant demand dynamics specific to laboratory and research facilities.

We provide comprehensive market entry support, including location analysis across key clusters, regulatory guidance for facility development, labour market assessment for talent recruitment, and transaction execution for leases or acquisitions. Our integrated approach ensures new entrants understand market dynamics, secure optimal facilities, and establish operations efficiently whilst managing costs and compliance requirements.

Successful conversions require careful evaluation of structural capacity, utility infrastructure, floor-to-ceiling heights, and regulatory permitting. We assess conversion feasibility, coordinate technical due diligence, manage regulatory approvals including environmental permits (ICPE), and oversee construction to deliver compliant laboratory space. Our expertise ensures conversions meet operational requirements whilst optimising capital deployment.

Our site selection methodology integrates multiple factors: proximity to research institutions and talent pools, regulatory environment and permitting timelines, infrastructure capacity for specialised utilities, transport access for materials and workforce, and total occupancy cost analysis. We provide quantitative analysis and market intelligence that supports confident location decisions aligned with operational and financial objectives.

Life sciences facilities face unique sustainability challenges due to energy-intensive operations, water consumption, and waste management requirements. In 2026, we focus on compliance with the Tertiary Decree (Décret Tertiaire), implementing strategies that reduce environmental impact whilst maintaining operational integrity. This includes energy-efficient HVAC systems, renewable energy procurement, and sustainable waste management protocols that address both regulatory compliance and investor ESG expectations.

Life sciences valuations require a specialised methodology that accounts for technical infrastructure, regulatory compliance features, tenant credit quality, lease structure complexity, and limited comparable transactions. Our valuation professionals apply industry-specific expertise to deliver accurate assessments that reflect the unique risk-return characteristics of laboratory and research facilities in the French market.

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