Romain Juge appointed Director as firm establishes first dedicated French team member to drive European expansion
News release
09 March 2026
JLL bolsters European Debt Advisory team with senior Goldman Sachs hire in France
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JLL has today announced the appointment of Romain Juge as Director in its expanding Debt Advisory team. Based in Paris, Romain becomes JLL's first dedicated team member in France as the firm strengthens its European debt advisory capabilities.
Romain joins JLL from Goldman Sachs, where he served as Senior Associate in Real Estate Debt Capital Markets for over four years. During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, he was instrumental in arranging financings for the firm's Alternative Wealth Management Real Estate Investing activities across Europe, with particular expertise in Southern Europe and the UK markets.
"Romain's appointment represents a significant milestone in our European expansion strategy," said Edward Daubeney, Co-Head of Debt and Structured Finance, Capital Markets, EMEA. "His proven track record in real estate debt capital markets, combined with his deep understanding of European markets, positions us perfectly to serve our growing client base across France and the broader region."
In his role at Goldman Sachs, Romain successfully closed financings spanning office, logistics, retail, build-to-rent, and purpose-built student accommodation sectors across France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Finland, and the UK. His expertise encompasses the full transaction lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiating to executing financing closings and amendments.
"I'm excited to join JLL at this pivotal moment as we establish our debt advisory presence in France," said Romain Juge. "The opportunity to work with JLL's high-performing team while helping clients across multiple sectors achieve their financing objectives aligns perfectly with my passion for real estate and innovative financial solutions."
Based in Paris, Romain will join JLL's pan-European Debt Advisory team headquartered in London, bringing dedicated expertise focused on the French market and the broader European region. As part of this unified team structure, clients will benefit from JLL's integrated approach and seamless cross-border capabilities.
About JLL
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