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Real Estate Sustainability Offerings

Real Estate Sustainability is central to our mission of advising a diverse range of clients, including landlords, occupiers, lenders, corporates, developers, construction companies, real estate funds, trustees, and financial institutions. We are committed to keeping them updated on the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) developments relevant to various real estate projects, spanning office, retail, leisure, industrial, residential, logistics, digital infrastructure, and student accommodation sectors. Through collaboration with Deloitte Legal Corporate & Finance, Deloitte Legal Tax, and Deloitte Financial Advisory, we offer comprehensive advice and informed decision-making in sustainable real estate practices.

Key questions our clients are facing include

  • How to choose the right real estate sustainability strategy;
  • How to deal with the overload of compliance and regulatory requirements;
  • How to protect the value of their real estate;
  • What to do in the event of difficulties in obtaining the necessary funds for their real estate investment and how to tackle the impact of sustainability requirements on financing costs and availability

We can help by providing

  • Advice on determination and implementation of ESG strategy: We provide guidance on developing tailored ESG strategies aligned with client objectives, aiming for integration into business operations and decision-making processes.
  • Advice on asset & portfolio transformation: Our team facilitates the transformation of real estate assets and portfolios to align with ESG principles, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainable design, and social impact initiatives.
  • Advice on ESG reporting & compliance: We advise clients in ESG reporting and compliance requirements, helping them meet regulatory standards and industry best practices, while enhancing transparency and accountability.
  • Advice on grants & (tax) incentives: We offer knowledge in identifying and accessing grants, tax incentives, and other financial incentives available for ESG initiatives, increasing returns on sustainable investments.
  • Advice on green building, leases, and finance: Our team provides guidance on green building certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and NABERS, as well as green lease agreements and financing options, facilitating sustainable real estate development and operations.

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Maximilien van de Werve

Maximilien van de Werve

Partner

Maximilien joined Deloitte Legal as head of the Real estate team of lawyers in 2016. He started his career at Clifford Chance, and, as a young associate, spent six months in the London office. In 2008... More