Events on 14 Pyramides

Artificial intelligence and the notarial profession: challenges, opportunities and implications

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Led by Hugo Delescluse, a former notary, digital transformation consultant for the notarial profession and founder of Nonum, the session explored developments in artificial intelligence and its practical applications in notarial practice.

Discussions focused on the opportunities offered by these technologies, changes in professional practices and the implications for client support. Integrating artificial intelligence requires a careful balance between innovation, effective control of the tools and professional standards, enabling notaries to benefit from these developments while maintaining the quality and security of their legal advice.

Artificial intelligence: Olivier Babeau explores the transformations reshaping society

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Beyond its technological applications, artificial intelligence raises a fundamental question: how will it transform our professions, our organisations and, more broadly, the way we live and work?

Combining an accessible and thought-provoking approach with insights into economic and societal change, Olivier Babeau offered a forward-looking perspective on the transformations ahead. His presentation encouraged participants to look beyond the technology itself and consider the human, professional and collective implications of these developments.

The 122nd French Notaries Congress puts taxation at the heart of its discussions

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The theme was selected two years in advance, illustrating the profession’s ability to anticipate societal developments and address major issues over the long term. As parliamentary debate on taxation was getting under way, the Congress provided an opportunity to examine potential changes to the tax framework and the support available to taxpayers.

At the press conference held on 10 September 2026, the Congress presented 21 proposals, reigniting discussions on how to facilitate and accelerate wealth transfers between generations.

2026 HLM Congress: bringing perspectives together to shape the future of housing

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Against a backdrop of changes in the real estate market, growing housing needs and evolving public policies, the event provided a valuable opportunity to discuss potential solutions and the conditions required to implement them.

Dialogue between stakeholders across the sector helps shed light on the legal, economic and territorial dimensions of housing projects, while encouraging the sharing of experience and the development of new approaches.

Through its involvement in these discussions, 14 Pyramides Notaires reaffirms its commitment to housing and real estate professionals and its determination to contribute to the thinking that will shape the sector’s future.

Solidarity-based real estate leases: Xavier Lièvre contributes to discussions on unsold properties

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Xavier Lièvre, partner at 14 Pyramides Notaires, took part in a workshop examining the implications of unsold properties developed under the BRS scheme. He joined Cécile Hagmann of La Coop Foncière, Vincent Moenne-Loccoz of OFIS and Marie Losset of Banque des Territoires.

The discussions explored the legal, economic and operational challenges associated with unsold properties, as well as potential solutions to improve the scheme’s effectiveness. The objective is to continue adapting professional practices in support of sustainable access to homeownership.

Xavier Lièvre takes part in the UNAM Congress on urban planning and development

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Xavier Lièvre, partner at 14 Pyramides Notaires, took part in discussions bringing together public- and private-sector stakeholders to examine the major transformations affecting land use and territorial development.

Housing, territorial strategy, stakeholder consultation and the effectiveness of public policy were among the key issues addressed during the day’s debates and workshops. Discussions notably covered future housing policy, development strategies following the municipal elections and ways to improve the effectiveness of public action.

14 Pyramides Notaires at MIPIM 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

As part of this leading international real estate event, the firm hosted its traditional Tuesday evening cocktail reception on the terrace of the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d’Albion Cannes, in partnership with the Institut Choiseul.

The gathering provided an ideal setting for real estate professionals and decision-makers to exchange perspectives, share insights and discuss the transformations affecting the market.

Through its participation in MIPIM, 14 Pyramides Notaires reaffirms its commitment to real estate professionals and its active involvement in the discussions shaping the future of the industry.

7th OFS Congress

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objective: To contribute to greater harmonization of notarial practices related to the BRS.

This presentation reflects our belief that a collective and secure approach is essential to providing long-term support to stakeholders in the solidarity-based land sector and to buyers.

Thank you to the organizers for this inspiring event, and to all the participants for the quality of the discussions.

Morning Session on July 1, 2025: Investing in an Uncertain World: What Compass Should We Use to Navigate the Future?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Two real estate professionals joined us to share their expert insights and experience:

Méka Brunel, former CEO of Gecina and President of the Palladio Foundation under the auspices of the Fondation de France.

Olivier Colonna d’Istria, former Chairman of the Executive Board of SOCFIM and President of IFPImm, the Institute for Real Estate Finance.

A big thank you to both of them, to Jean-Michel Royo, the host of this morning session, and to all the participants for these fruitful discussions!

Pierre-Alain Guilbert joins the scientific committee of LexisNexis's Tax and Patrimony Review

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This appointment demonstrates his commitment to finding solutions and sharing knowledge in the area of wealth taxation.

14 Pyramides Notaires will be attending MIPIM 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This must-attend real estate event—the largest of its kind internationally—brings together the industry’s leading players to share ideas, develop opportunities, and accelerate urban transformation.

Justine GOURRET WARGNY joins 14 Pyramides Notaires as a partner

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

With this new addition, 14 Pyramides Notaires now has 17 partners, further strengthening our expertise to provide our institutional clients with increasingly specialized and high-value-added advice.

At 30 years old, Justine’s career follows in the footsteps of a family tradition rooted in the notarial profession, while bringing her own vision and dynamism to renew and enrich the services we offer each client.

Remarks by Hervé de Gaudemar at the 120th Congress of French Notaries

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

“A realistic, committed, and pragmatic conference,” he noted in particular, highlighting the role of the law in addressing environmental issues and the value of a project-based approach.

“A lively conference!” he might have added, given the quality and vibrancy of the debates that engaged notaries, academics, real estate professionals, and prominent figures on the 12 proposals presented by three committees: “Anticipate,” “Convince,” and “Achieve.”

These bold and ingenious proposals should help set us on the necessary path toward sustainable urban planning.

120th Congress of French Notaries

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This edition, centered on the theme “: é,” will explore key topics such as environmental risk management and the improvement of urban planning procedures, with a focus on preserving biodiversity and promoting land-sensitive densification.

The recommendations issued by the Congress committees serve as an essential guide for our profession, helping us better understand the legal complexities associated with environmental issues.

For more information, visit the Congress website at https://lnkd.in/eymTEpmf

119th Congress of French Notaries: Housing in a corporate context: what corporate structure and what tax regime?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Indeed, holding a property through a company offers numerous advantages. The corporate structure facilitates the management of the property and its transfer, whether by death or inter vivos. It is also a method of joint purchase with a financial partner.

Read the expert analysis by Xavier LIEVRE, Yann JUDEAU and Paul BERNARD in *Le Defrénois* [Subscriber access].

Read the full article

Morning session on 12 July 2023 on the challenges facing the property sector and the green transition

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Recent years have shown that the fight against climate change is the challenge of the century; it is now essential to support the various stakeholders in finding robust tools that will enable them to successfully achieve their climate targets and make a successful transition to sustainable models that effectively tackle greenhouse gas emissions.

During this plenary session, the importance was emphasised of implementing a housing and urban development policy aimed at adapting cities to global warming, reintroducing sustainable materials into construction, and, finally, reducing the energy consumption of buildings.

CSR Policy

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Find out more about our CSR policy and best practices for staff.

The CSR policy (14PN), CSR best practices (14PN)

14 Pyramides Notaires appoints two new partners

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

By joining the firm’s 15 partners, these two property law experts further cement 14 Pyramides Notaires’ position as a key partner in the property sector’s core areas: institutional, finance, planning, property development and wealth management

Louis GOURRET, Chairman of 14 Pyramides Notaires, said: “In a challenging sectoral climate, we respond through the excellence and resilience of our in-house talent, which forms the foundation of our firm. These appointments illustrate 14 Pyramides Notaires’ commitment to always recognising merit, high standards and boldness as the keys to individual success and the driving force behind collective change. ”

Open days

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

On this occasion, the partner notaries and the general secretary introduced the firm to the students, followed by a presentation of their activities and opportunities in the following areas:

institutional property,
financing and guarantees,
commercial and residential property development,
public planning,
private property,
and wealth management and succession planning.

Accompanied by staff from the firm, the students were then able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment. This tour provided an opportunity for discussion, allowing the expectations of future professionals to be compared with the experiences of recently qualified notaries.

Open days

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Over breakfast, the partner notaries and the Secretary-General introduced the firm to the students, before outlining their activities and opportunities in the following areas:

institutional property,
financing and guarantees,
commercial and residential property development,
public planning,
private property,
and the organisation and transfer of assets.

Following this informal gathering, the students were invited to tour our offices to gain a better understanding of the teams’ working environment and to discuss notarial practice with the partners and staff.

Open days

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

During a convivial afternoon, the partner notaries and the Secretary-General introduced the firm to the students, followed by a presentation of their activities and opportunities in the following areas:

institutional property,
financing and guarantees,
commercial and residential property development,
public planning,
private property,
and the organisation and transfer of assets.

The students were then able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment. This tour also provided an opportunity for discussion, allowing the expectations of future professionals to be compared with the experiences shared by the partners and staff.

Open Days

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

During this informal gathering, the partner notaries and the Secretary-General introduced the firm to the students, before outlining their activities and opportunities in the following areas:

institutional property,
financing and guarantees,
commercial and residential property development,
public planning,
private property,
and wealth management and succession planning.

A tour of the offices then gave the students the chance to meet the partners and staff, to gain an insight into their working environment and to discuss the practice of notarial work within the firm.

Open days

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Over breakfast, the partner notaries introduced the firm to the students and then outlined their activities in the following areas:

institutional property,
financing and guarantees,
commercial and residential property development,
public planning,
private property,
and the organisation and transfer of assets.

The students were then able to tour the offices and speak with our various staff members to compare the expectations of future professionals with the experiences of newly qualified notaries.

A trip to London

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We invite you to share these memories that bring us together with us.

The whole team hopes you enjoy watching it!

Open Days

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The partner notaries introduced the firm to the students, followed by a presentation of their activities and opportunities in the fields of institutional property, finance and security, commercial and residential property development, public planning, off-plan sales, private property, and wealth management and succession planning.

Accompanied by staff from the firm, the students were then able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment. This tour also provided an opportunity for discussion, allowing the future professionals to compare their expectations with the experiences shared by recently qualified notaries.

Appointment of Julie BOULLARD and Briac GUEGAN

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Since September 2021, Julie and Briac have been putting their expertise in #financing (drafting loan agreements) and security (securing guarantees and conducting legal due diligence on complex property transactions) at the service of our clients, comprising banking institutions and company directors.

Well done!

Appointment of Christophe MLYNARSKI

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Since January 2022, Christophe has been putting his expertise in the sale and acquisition of commercial property (offices, retail premises, hotels, etc.) and healthcare property at the service of our private and public institutional clients.

Well done!!

The Property Run

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A big well done to our staff who had the chance to push themselves in a 5 or 10 km race.

Congratulations to all the participants and the organisers on a great day!

Preparing for the Foulées de l’immobilier

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Our staff are taking part in the connected challenge from 6 to 19 June and will be meeting up at the ‘Les Foulées de l’Immobilier’ fun run in the Bois de Boulogne on 19 June.

Appointment of Fanny BOURGEON

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Since May 2018, Fanny has been offering her expertise in day-to-day legal matters and property to our private clients.

Well done!

Open days

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The partner notaries presented their activities and internship opportunities to the students in the fields of institutional property, finance and security, commercial and residential property development, public planning, off-plan sales, private property, and wealth management and succession planning.

Accompanied by staff from the firm, the students were then able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment. This tour also provided an opportunity for discussion, allowing the expectations of future professionals to be compared with the experiences of recently qualified notaries.

Open days

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The partner notaries presented their activities and #internship opportunities to the students in the fields of institutional property, finance and security, commercial and residential property development, public planning, off-plan sales, private property, and wealth management and succession planning.

Accompanied by staff from the firm, the students were then able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment. This tour also provided an opportunity for discussion, allowing the expectations of future professionals to be compared with the experiences shared by recently qualified notaries.

The Legal Life of Napoleon – Alexandre SALMON, Solicitor

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

You can watch the video of the talk here (it starts 3 minutes and 13 seconds after the video begins).

Open Days

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

New environmental requirements for property development projects

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The speakers shared their expertise on the latest developments in environmental authorisation and reporting, illustrating their points with practical examples drawn from their experience of the new environmental assessment regime for property development projects, the exemption relating to protected species, and the uncertainty surrounding the ‘safety net clause’.

Open Days

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The partner notaries gave a presentation on the firm, followed by a more detailed overview of their activities in the fields of institutional property, finance and security, commercial and residential property development, public infrastructure, off-plan sales, private property, and wealth management and succession planning.

Accompanied by staff from the firm, the students were also able to tour the premises and gain a more practical understanding of the teams’ working environment.