ADVANT Altana > Paris, France > Firm Profile
ADVANT Altana Offices
45 RUE DE TOCQUEVILLE
75 017 PARIS
France
ADVANT Altana > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Construction Tier 1
The ‘high-calibre’ team at ADVANT Altana specialises in litigation, arbitration and dispute board proceedings for high-profile construction disputes. Additional areas of expertise are the drafting of bespoke contracts and project development. The practice is jointly led by construction disputes specialists Louis des Cars and François Muller. Christophe Lapp's litigation and arbitration experience is primarily in the construction and telecoms segments. Victoria Aquino is noted for her knowledge of litigation and dispute resolution processes, as well as FIDIC and NEC engineering and construction contracts, while Caroline Frison-Roche has focused her practice on disputes, contracts and competition law.Practice head(s):
Louis des Cars; François Muller
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Altana offers its clients real knowledge of the world of construction, as the team is managed by one of the leading professionals in the field. It should be noted that the services provided are always of the highest quality and that clients can count on a very operational approach to projects, based on a high level of technical expertise.’
‘Christophe Lapp is one of the leading professionals in the field of construction litigation. His high-calibre team enables him to provide his clients with genuine litigation engineering based on his extensive experience before both the courts and arbitration bodies.’
Key clients
Amundi
Boskalis
Bouygues Group
Colas
Fayat (Razel-Bec)
Implenia
Jan De Nul
SGP (Société du Grand Paris)
Spie Batignolles
Vinci Construction
Webuild (Previously Salini-Impregilo)
Work highlights
- Advised a consortium of contractors formed by Vinci Construction/Colas/Grands Travaux de l’Océan Indien on the framework of two contracts for the construction of dykes.
France > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences Tier 1
ADVANT Altana houses an experienced team which handles the full spectrum of issues relating to international healthcare class actions and IP protection, enforcement, and registration. The group, jointly led by Armand Aviges and Jean-Nicolas Soret, is also acts in high-profile patent infringement actions concerning generics. Aviges is known for representing both domestic and international pharma companies in product liability disputes involving serial claims. Soret has a great deal of expertise advising biotech and medtech players on multijurisdictional private M&A. Gilles Gaillard regularly assists start-ups with a range of corporate financing issues, including joint ventures and partnerships.Practice head(s):
Armand Aviges; Jean-Nicolas Soret
Other key lawyers:
Gilles Gaillard; Delphine Lapillonne
Testimonials
‘Good collaboration.’
‘Armand Aviges has in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector in France.’
Key clients
CFAO GROUP
COWEN HEALTHCARE INVESTMENTS
CSRP (Chambre Syndicale de la Répartition Pharmaceutique)
GRUPPO SAPIO
IN’TECH MEDICAL SAS
LABORATOIRE SYNBIONYME
LEEM
ONXEO
PHARMALEX
PROCLINIC
SANCARE
SOREDIP
STRYKER
LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO ERFO
URIAGE
XERYS
Work highlights
- Advised PHARMALEX as French local counsel, in connection with the acquisition of PHARMALEX GROUP by AMERISOURCEBERGEN.
- Advised Italian company LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO ERFO on its strategic acquisition of 65% of BODYSANO FRANCE, a company specializing in the distribution of food supplements, and aesthetics solutions and diet coaching.
France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 1
ADVANT Altana, a founding member of ADVANT, a European law firm association established in September 2021 along with ADVANT Nctm (Italy) and ADVANT Beiten (Germany), brings its exceptional IP team to assist both domestic and international clients in all facets of trade mark, design, and domain name protection, valuation, and security. They possess particular expertise in handling infringement, cancellation, and invalidity proceedings, with a deep understanding of civil procedural rules, EU regulations, and international treaties. Co-led by seasoned litigator Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, the team offers comprehensive transactional and litigation services, with notable involvement in intricate litigation and cross-border disputes appearing before all French courts and the EUIPO.Practice head(s):
Pierre Lubet; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Other key lawyers:
Camille Raclet
Testimonials
‘Pierre Lubet’s work was outstanding, extremely professional and of highest quality.’
Key clients
ALDI
DUCATI WEST EUROPE
GUO PEI
HERTA
MOULIN ROUGE
NIO
Work highlights
- Providing day-to-day advice on IP issues faced by DUCATI, especially concerning the protection of trade marks and domain names.
France > Insurance Tier 2
ADVANT Altana advises a diverse client portfolio of insurers, reinsurers and international brokers on a wide range of contractual, distribution, corporate, regulatory and litigation matters in the insurance sphere. In particular, the team has a strong record in insurance-related M&A, including acting for key players in the French market on cross-border transactions. Gilles Gaillard is a key name for transactional work, Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy focuses on litigation (including cyber risk and product liability claims) and Frédéric Manin advises insurance companies on competition matters.Practice head(s):
Gilles Gaillard; Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy; Frédéric Manin
Other key lawyers:
Benjamin Dors
Testimonials
‘Experienced and committed team.’
‘Perfect knowledge of the specificities of insurance and its regulation. A responsive service and constant support.’
‘Gilles Gaillard is pragmatic and provides solutions.’
Key clients
AEMA GROUPE (MACIF/AESIO)
AG2R LA MONDIALE
AIG
APPN
AXA
BNPP-CARDIF
CARDIF LUX
COVEA (MAAF ASSURANCES, MUTUELLES DU MANS ASSURANCES – MMA, GMF)
CNOSF
CREDENDO
GPSA
GROUPAMA
INSHUR BV
KLESIA
MALAKOFF HUMANIS
MARSH
MATMUT
TUTELAIRE
Work highlights
- Advising Covéa on the sale to Compre of its Irish insurance subsidiary, Medical Insurance Company, which underwrote medical risks in France, Spain and Switzerland until December 2015 when it went into run-off.
- Assisting MMA Vie Assurances Mutuelles in its capacity as a former board member of Crédit Martiniquais, which is being accused by the liquidator of Crédit Martiniquais of allegedly having contributed to causing the tremendous debt that led to its bankruptcy.
- Advising AG2R La Mondiale, one of the most prominent insurers and pensions providers, on its merger with Mutuelle Bleue.
France > Intellectual property: Copyright Tier 2
ADVANT Altana leverages its international connections to provide robust support to its French clients in handling cross-border disputes. The practice collaborate regularly with a network of specialised correspondents to manage these cases effectively. Under the co-leadership of Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, the team excels in both transactional and litigation aspects, catering to a diverse array of industry sectors, handling infringement claims, contract breaches, royalties rate-setting litigation, anti-counterfeit programs, as well as rights audits, clearances, pre-litigation work, and negotiation of copyright agreements. Other noteworthy figures in the practice include Camille Raclet, who represents both domestic and international clients in a variety of copyright matters, particularly those involving cybersecurity-related aspects.Practice head(s):
Pierre Lubet; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘What is great is the 360° approach and agility of the team, which allows them to cover a large spectrum in the IP and IT field, both in advising clients and in handling complex and technical litigations.’
‘Jean-Guy de Ruffray has a great overview on all relevant aspects of IT and IP law, which is essential to master complex issues.’
‘Camille Raclet is certainly the rising star of the team.’
Key clients
ALDI
ADAMI
DUCATI
MOULIN ROUGE
MINEBEA INTEC FRANCE
THE RUMOR MILL
SPRE
VIZ MEDIA EUROPE
France > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
Advising on a wide range of data protection matters such as personal data processing audits, GDPR compliance and contentious mandates related to the transfer of personal data, ADVANT Altana is additionally well placed to handle transnational recovery procedures in the aftermath of cyber crimes. Pierre Lubet and Jean-Guy de Ruffray share team leadership duties: the former is a key contact for clients from the manufacturing and luxury sectors, while the latter is equipped to handle contentious work related to IT law.Practice head(s):
Pierre Lubet; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Testimonials
‘The team is knowledgeable, competent and eager to assist on international matters.’
‘Jean-Guy de Ruffray is highly responsive and easy to deal with. His advice is pragmatic and punctual.’
‘Altana’s IP, IT and data privacy department is made up of a stable and highly qualified team. The team offers great visibility both in terms of reporting deliverables and invoicing. The team stands out for the quality and relevance of its recommendations, as well as its availability and responsiveness.’
‘Jean-Guy de Ruffray attaches particular importance to providing his clients with impeccable quality of service, combining rigour, precision and pragmatism in the approaches he offers. The expertise, availability and transparency of this partner allows him to entrust his team with complex issues and innovative projects with complete confidence.’
Key clients
Aldi
Cegid
Bouygues group
Ducati West Europe/Ducati Motor Holding
NRJ Group
France > Dispute resolution: White-collar crime Tier 3
ADVANT Altana's criminal law team assists a number of prominent French companies, and also defends individuals. The team manages a variety of cases including sensitive criminal labour cases. The practice is jointly headed by the well-regarded Philippe Goossens and Gildas Robert, who was promoted to partner in 2023.Practice head(s):
Philippe Goossens; Gildas Robert
Key clients
Renault
Schindler
Vinci
Systra
Bouygues
Bouygues Telecom
Former counsel of French Budget Minister
France > Employment Tier 3
ADVANT Altana handles a range of matters that include reorganisations, auditing, negotiation and collective dismissal plans for domestic and international companies. Employment and working hours specialist Mickaël d’Allende leads the group alongside Pierre Lubet, who advises on industrial relations, collective bargaining and reorganisations. Laura Beserman is another name of note.Practice head(s):
Mickael d’Allende; Pierre Lubet
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Airbus
Aldi
Atotech
Basf Bastide
BNP Paribas
Bouygues Construction
Cegid
Conforama
Cooperative des Quotidiens (CDQ)
Eureden Europe 1 – Lagardere Experf
Federation du Cristal et du Verre Geopost (DPD group / Chronopost)
Moulin Rouge
Pfizer
Proxiserve
Stryker
Tui
Voestalpine
WWF
Wienerberger
Work highlights
- Represent TUI in a dispute with a trade union representing several hundred employees.
- Assisting Proxiserve in a litigation against trade unions contesting the validity of a company agreement.
- Representing an international leader in energy in a dispute.
France > Insolvency Tier 3
As an integral part of an internationally integrated practice specialising in restructuring, ADVANT Altana offers clients seeking expansion opportunities in Europe a unique advantage, adept at navigating the intricate and nuanced commercial landscape of the region. Co-led by Michel Jockey, a specialist in external growth and strategic corporate litigation, and Pierre-Gilles Wogue, a seasoned counsellor and litigator, the thirteen-lawyer team excels in handling all legal aspects related to restructuring scenarios. Its client base includes major players in the finance, real estate, and high technology sectors. Additional key figures at the team include Mana Rassouli and Julien Balensi.Practice head(s):
Michel Jockey; Pierre-Gilles Wogue
Other key lawyers:
Mana Rassouli; Julien Balensi
Testimonials
‘Mana Rassouli offers excellent advice; she is both pragmatic and operational.’
‘A dynamic and mobilised team capable of addressing the various subjects surrounding the company in difficulty.’
‘Incomparable mastery of the relationships and practices of all the actors involved in collective procedures, coupled with excellent litigation expertise.’
‘Mana Rassouli has incomparable technical expertise in the field of collective procedures. In addition, Mana Rassouli has a perfect command of associated litigation. Endowed with an impressive work capacity, she demonstrates very strong rigor and demonstrates an exceptional aptitude for understanding and mastering operational issues.’
Key clients
Aldi
Altarea
Apogee (Hp) Group
Bastide
Blive Group
Defta
Eurobail Group
Groupama
Groupe Figaro
Ivanhoe Cambridge
Natixis
Samsung Electronics France
Secom
Sirob Group
Teract
Work highlights
- Advising Samsung Electronics France on all legal aspects related to restructuring and insolvency, in several different matters with its suppliers and contractors facing difficulties: CEAT, Iacono, Cobrason, Visionair, Megadepot, MDA Group and GPDIS France.
- Advising OMMIC in the sale process to the US listed group Macom.
- Advising a healthcare network “RESEAU NATIONAL ADN SANTE”, branch of Bastide Group, specialised in home care and ambulatory care, on numerous insolvency proceedings.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
ADVANT AltanaPractice head(s):
Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy; Christophe Lapp
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good team.’
‘High quality of skills, good technical communication and teaching abilities on complex subjects. The international scope is also an asset. ’
‘Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy: responsiveness, availability, tenacity and search for solutions in the defense of clients’ interests. Good network, know how to surround herself well. ’
‘Very high availability with practical and informed advice and recommendations. Proactive.’
‘Benjamin Dors: solid expertise and skills in litigation, absolute availability. ’
Key clients
AG2R LA MONDIALE
AMUNDI
APAGOR
ARKEMA
ATOTECH
AXA
BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES (BCP)
BNP PARIBAS
BOUYGUES
BOUYGUES TELECOM
BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL
CATL BATTERY
CFAO
CGI FRANCE
Comité national olympique et sportif français (CNOSF)
COVEA
ENEDIS
ENGIE
EURAPHARMA
FRANCE CYCLISME
FAYAT
GRAND M GROUP
HAGER
HERMANDAD NACIONAL DE ARQUITECTOS (HNA)
INVIVO
L’OREAL
MAAF
MARSH
MALAKOFF MEDERIC SERVICES
MMA VIE ASSURANCES MUTUELLES
NEXIRA
NGE
ONXEO
ORANO
POSSON PACKAGING
PROXISERVE
RATP DEV
RENAULT
SAMSUNG
SCHINDLER
SPIE BATIGNOLLES
TUI
VEOLIA
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT
VERALLIA
VINCI
VINCI ENERGIES
VINCI CONSTRUCTION
WEBUILD (previously SALINI-IMPREGILO)
COLAS
Work highlights
- Representing BOUYGUES TELECOM before the Paris Court of Appeal in an unfair competition dispute initiated by FREE MOBILE (€ 812 million claim).
- Representing RENAULT in a dispute initiated by one of its former service providers for an alleged concerted practice between Renault, PSA and Accenture.
- Defending MMA VIE ASSURANCES MUTUELLES which is being sued by the Crédit Martiniquais’s liquidator for having contributed to the company’s debt.
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 4
ADVANT Altana has a growing merger control practice, and as part of a wider association with firms in Italy and Germany, is well positioned to advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions. Its breadth of expertise also extends across cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, state aid issues, and private enforcement litigation, including defending Renault against stand-alone damages claims. Frédéric Manin, who stands out for his experience in the insurance sector, and Marie Hindré lead the practice.Practice head(s):
Marie Hindré; Frédéric Manin
Other key lawyers:
Lucie Giret
Testimonials
‘Rapid understanding of our business and the market. Relevant analysis.’
‘One of the best competition teams I have ever had the opportunity to work with. They are pragmatic, business and customer oriented, and look for solutions.’
‘Marie Hindré and Lucie Giret are versatile, agile and reliable. Very expert but also and above all very attentive to the client’s constraints and issues.’
‘The team understands the characteristics of a new market and industry very quickly, which minimises onboarding time and costs for the client. The collaboration between the diverse team members clearly benefitted the project and resulted in a positive outcome.’
‘Frédéric Manin and Lucie Giret have been stellar legal counsels. Their responsiveness and friendliness was perfect. The team works as professionally as it gets and there is no doubt we would engage them again.’
‘The Altana team is not only professional but studies the subject in depth to build the best arguments for the case. The partners in the Paris office are available and attentive. They work collaboratively and give regular feedback on the progress of the file.’
‘Frédéric Manin and Lucie Giret are two advisors with great personal qualities and flawless availability. They challenge arguments and simplify their reports without losing their meaning. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘Very good skills in competition law and distribution law, good listening skills and a good understanding of business issues. They provide litigation solutions and tactics. Open to fee negotiation.’
Key clients
AG2R LA MONDIALE
AXIANS
BLIZZARD (MICROSOFT GROUP)
COVEA
CSRP
DUCATI
EUREDEN
EURAPHARMA
GROUPAMA
INTERFEL
MATMUT
RENAULT
SOPRA STERIA
SODICO
UGI Corporation/Antargaz Finagaz
URIAGE
VINCI GROUP
WIENERBERGER
Work highlights
- Advising the Wienerberger Group on the French merger control filing of the acquisition of Terreal.
- Acting for the Vinci Group within the context of complex abuse of dominant position litigation against SNCF before the Paris Court of Appeal.
- Advising the AG2R La Mondiale group, one of the most prominent insurers and pensions providers, on the clearance of its merger with Mutuelle Bleue.
France > Industry focus: IT and internet Tier 4
ADVANT AltanaPractice head(s):
Pierre Lubet; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Testimonials
‘The team give good advice and do not only check the legal risk but always consider the commercial risks and give practical advice. ’
‘Jean-Guy de Ruffray is very prompt and responsive with good ideas and receives good results.’
Key clients
AMPHENOL CORPORATION
AIR France
ALTAREA COGEDIM
BOUYGUES GROUP
BOUYGUES TELECOM
CEGID
DOCAPOSTE (GROUPE LA POSTE
VEKIA
Work highlights
- Advising CEGID, a French software editor, on various IT issues.
- Advised AMPHENOL CORPORATION, a US-listed company, on its acquisition of CMR GROUP.
- Advising DOCAPOSTE on its contemplated acquisition of THIQA, a company specialising in cybersecurity.
France > Intellectual property: Patents Tier 4
ADVANT Altana is active in contentious patent matters, and often advises on patent infringement, invalidity and ownership claims and injunction actions. Cross-border disputes are a key driver of work for the group, which acts for clients in the telecoms, electronics and medical industries. The practice, which is led by the triumvirate of Armand Aviges, Pierre Lubet, and Jean-Guy de Ruffray, is equally adept at assisting with non-contentious matters, and the team is well versed in assisting with R&D agreements, the management of patents pertaining to inventions, patent audits and licensing matters, to name a few areas of strength.Practice head(s):
Armand Aviges; Pierre Lubet; Jean-Guy de Ruffray
Other key lawyers:
Camille Raclet
Key clients
AMPHENOL
APPLUS+
WIENERBERGER
France > Administrative and public law Tier 5
Practice head(s):
Louis des Cars; Cécile Ferouelle
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great rigor, responsiveness, great knowledge of the players, customer focus.’
‘Christophe Lapp: great analytical finesse.’
Key clients
ALDI
BOUYGUES GROUP
COLAS
CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES (CAF)
GROUPE FAYAT
LISEA / COSEA
SGP (SOCIETE DU GRAND PARIS)
VINCI CONSTRUCTION
XEROX
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 5
Practice head(s):
Gilles Gaillard; Jean-Nicolas Soret
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very responsive and professional team ’
‘Bruno Nogeiro is very responsive and a deal maker. ’
‘Very available team which knows how to respond in a relevant manner and has a very good international network. ’
‘Bruno Nogueiro is a very good technician who is very technically competent and who knows how to build bridges between parties to facilitate the execution of transactions.’
‘Fabien Pouchot: exceptional availability and responsiveness, a very rapid and extremely relevant analysis of situations ’
Key clients
AIR FRANCE
AEMA/ AVIVA
AG2R LA MONDIALE
AMPHENOL
AMPLITUDE
APPLUS+
ARTELIA
CEGID
CFAO
COVEA
DOCAPOSTE (GROUPE LA POSTE)
EURALIS
EUREDEN
EUROFINS
FRENCH FOOD CAPITAL
HAMON ASIA PACIFIC
LABORATORIO FARMACEUTICO ERFO
MARSH MCLENNAN
PHARMALEX
PUIG
RENAULT
SOPRA STERIA
SUN’R
TUTELAIRE
WIENERBERGER
Work highlights
- Advised AMPHENOL CORPORATION, a US listed company, on its acquisition of CMR GROUP, a French-headquartered group.
- Advised WIENERBERGER GROUP on its acquisition of the major activities of the French TERREAL GROUP from its shareholders.
- Advising COVEA on the sale to COMPRE of its majority shareholding in an Irish insurance company MEDICAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MIC).
France > Tax
ADVANT Altana > Firm Profile
Founded in 2009, ADVANT Altana is an independent law firm with 24 partners and 85 lawyers, and is one of the leading business law firms in France. It offers top-level expertise on both advisory and litigation matters to its clients.
ADVANT Altana is highly regarded for its:
- Technical and strategic expertise in advice and litigation with deep understanding of clients’ constraints, activities and cultures.
- Global view of markets, institutions and administrations, providing with new perspectives and insights.
- True collaborative approach to working alongside clients and partners, through specialised and transversal teams.
- Particular know-how on complex issues in highly regulated sectors such as health and life sciences, insurance and banking, construction, TMT and renewable energy
- Strong emphasis on adding value to clients’ activities and projects.
ADVANT Altana is an active member of numerous influential legal and industry associations around the world, including the International Bar Association (IBA), l’Union International des Avocats (UIA), International Trademark Association (INTA), the American Bar Association (ABA) and INSOL International. In addition, the firm is a founding member of LCLIA, an international alliance dedicated to the construction sector.
Arbitration and mediation
3 partners, 7 associates
Drawing on over thirty years of experience, the team has extensive expertise in high-profile, technical administered (ICC, EDF etc) and ad hoc commercial arbitration as well as related ADR procedures (mediation, DABs) in sectors as varied as infrastructures, pharmaceuticals, real estate, telecommunications, transport, raw materials, gas/petrol and insurance. The team handles arbitration and ADR before all major global bodies.
Business litigation
11 partners, 24 counsels and associates
Advant Altana is a leading player in litigation and dispute resolution, developing successful litigation strategies for a diverse client base including industrial groups (pharmaceutical, biotech, construction, automobile, energy, high-tech, media, etc) , insurance, financial institutions and service providers. Our team’s 11 partners and 25 associates are annually recognized among the best strategists of the Paris bar.
Construction
3 partners, 6 associates
Advant Altana’s preeminent construction practice is highly ranked and recognized for its experience with cross-border transactions. The depth and breadth of our practice reflects the dynamic nature of our clients, which include leading global construction firms, and their projects. We advise and represent clients in France and abroad at every point of a construction operation, offering clients multi-disciplinary mastery of their projects and a single contact for project development, contract administration and dispute resolution, providing advice in urban planning, white-collar crime, environmental law, employment law, competition law and corporate law.
Corporate, mergers and acquisitions
4 partners, 6 associates
The team handles complex and innovative domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and delivers strategic, tactical and technical advice to French and international actors of all sizes, listed or private, in their investment, growth and restructuring strategies. With a very international profile (former partners of US firms and associates admitted to the New York Bar), the team is well-known for its ability to handle upper mid-size cross border transactions, both inbound and outbound, in cooperation with foreign independent firms.
Corporate restructurings
4 partners, 6 associates
Advant Altana’s Restructuring team handles all legal matters related to complex or specific restructuring situations, as well as those related to corporate and finance crisis situations. The team is frequently recognized in various fields of restructuring and special situation activities including: distressed M&A, financial restructuring, operational restructuring, litigation related to corporate, financial and commercial crises, and the restructuring of regulated entities, especially in the financial sector. We combine expertise in French law with experience in significant cross-border restructuring cases involving private international and local foreign laws.
Employment law
2 partners, 6 associates
In litigation as well as transactions, the team provides clients — mainly French and foreign corporations and financial institutions — with pragmatic and innovative business-oriented solutions and advice on day-to-day and strategic employment law issues as well as on complex operations. The team is particularly experienced in employment law issues arising from possible reorganizations, and is recognized for its expertise in collective relations.
EU, distribution and competition law
2 partners, 3 associates
Guided by three decades of experience, the resolutely international team advises leading foreign groups and their subsidiaries established in France and Europe across various business sectors (healthcare, automotive, defense, energy, insurance, etc) regarding the rapidly evolving areas of European Union (EU) law, including a full range of competition and distribution issues. Our attorneys handle matters in the following principal categories: EU and French cartel, antitrust, merger control laws and other EU and French competition, liberalization and regulatory issues.
New technologies and data protection
3 partners, 8 associates
As experienced technicians with a deep understanding of the complexities of IT-related disputes, our new technologies and data protection team advises its French and international clients in all aspects related to their information systems and their security, as well as their IT and Internet activities, corporate social networks and the management and protection of personal data. We also provide innovative services in cyber-security strategies and their associated disputes.
Insurance
4 partners, 7 associates
Advant Altana’s insurance practice is recognized for its dedicated expertise in insurance and reinsurance, in both litigation and non-litigation matters (EU/ antitrust, regulatory, corporate). Clients include insurers (joint-stock companies, mutuals and provident institutions), reinsurance, intermediaries and any businesses dealing with insurance issues. As part of a modern and reactive team, each member has a clear focus on achieving objectives through flexible methods and team synergies.
Intellectual property
3 partners, 8 associates
Advant Altana’s highly regarded team advises its French and foreign clients in all aspects of the protection, valuation and security of their intangible assets. The wide breadth of the team’s activity allows for interventions in multi-disciplinary sectors in issues surrounding employee-inventors, copyrights, digital and neighboring rights and employee creators (particularly in the technology and audiovisual sectors) and the implementation of innovative services. More than half of the team’s clientele is international, including leading American web-based service providers and entertainment conglomerates, international pharmaceutical companies, leading US and Asia-based tech companies, automotive and consumer product manufacturers and insurers
Pharma/life sciences
3 partners, 10 associates
Advant Altana’s multi-disciplinary team includes several practice areas, allowing it to assist a large number of companies and international groups in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors. Leading players and pioneers in pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemistry or connected health entrust Altana with the most sensitive transactions and disputes. The team is particularly recognized in product liability, trademark and patent litigation, M&A and strategic operations.
Public economic law
4 partners, 3 associates
The team has outstanding skill in public procurement, routinely handling disputes related to either the award or the performance of public contracts, primarily in the construction and industrial sectors. The team also assists operators on urban planning aspects of their projects and related litigation.
Real estate
1 partners, 5 associates
Advant Altana’s team is highly experienced in :
- Negotiation and drafting of leases, in particular off-plan lease (shops, offices, shopping malls, establishments which can receive the public (ERP), logistical units, classified Installation for the Protection of Environment (ICPE), housing, hotels, etc), the leasing or lease renewal;
- Audit of leases and technical documents (co-ownership regulation, internal regulation, the administrative and technical requirement (CPTA), Asbestos Technical Report (DTA));
- Representation and assistance for lease circle: work distribution, indexation, rent review, lease renewal, sublease, eviction, etc;
- Representation and assistance for judicial expertise and claims’ management;
- Assistance for the restitution of rented premises: works, keys’ return and deposit;
- Legal advice and drafting of assignment of lease (assignment of tenancy rights with or without business);
- Litigation for the (i) fixation of rent in renewed lease or (ii) eviction or (iii) expulsion indemnities.
Tax law
1 partner, 1 associate
The team is highly experienced in :
- providing general tax consulting services for both French and overseas clients
- advising large overseas entities on all aspects of their operations including acquisitions, disposals, domestic and international reorganisations
- advising on optimising group structures in numerous industries (healthcare, pharmaceuticals, distribution and the service industry)
- managing tax audit and tax litigation before the French Tax Courts
- assisting with tax and custom duties cases before the French Tax Courts
- providing assistance to French tax consolidated companies
- advising in relation to internal restructures
- advising on tax implications in cross-border merger operations
- advising on the management of tax and transfer pricing audits
- advising companies on the management of intercompany transactions and on transfer pricing documentation requirements
- advising companies on VAT planning and compliance
- advising both French and foreign companies on employee incentives, including long term incentive plans
White-collar crime
2 partner, 5 associates
The team is highly regarded for expertise in complex white-collar crime proceedings and for thorough representation and accompaniment of major French and international clients at every stage, from prevention to court representation. The team represents and advises clients in all areas of criminal business law, particularly in the financial, industrial and new technologies sectors. The lawyers have recognized expertise in crisis management, compliance, anti-corruption measures and cyber and economic strategy.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | Christophe Lapp | christophe.lapp@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Arbitration | François Muller | francois.muller@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Armand Aviges | armand.aviges@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Julien Balensi | julien.balensi@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Michel Jockey | michel.jockey@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy | vlafarge-sarkozy@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Christophe Lapp | christophe.lapp@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Mana Rassouli | mana.rassouli@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Cyber Strategy | Jean-Guy de Ruffray | jean-guy.deruffray@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Cyber Strategy | Philippe Goossens | philippe.goossens@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Cyber Strategy | Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy | valerie.lafarge-sarkozy@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Cyber Strategy | Pierre Lubet | pierre.lubet@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Construction Law | François Muller | francois.muller@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Construction Law | Louis des Cars | louis.descars@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Construction Law | Christophe Lapp | christophe.lapp@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Economic and Competition Law | Marie Hindré | marie.hindre@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Economic and Competition Law | Frédéric Manin | frederic.manin@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Financing | Mana Rassouli | mana.rassouli@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Financing | Pierre-Gilles Wogue | pierre-gilles.wogue@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Gilles Gaillard | gilles.gaillard@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Bruno Nogueiro | bruno.nogueiro@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Fabien Pouchot | fabien.pouchot@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Mergers and Acquisitions | Jean-Nicolas Soret | jean-nicolas.soret@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Urban Planning Law | Louis des Cars | louis.descars@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Real Estate Law | Amélie Pinçon | amelie.pincon@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
White Collar Crime | Philippe Goossens | philippe.goossens@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Private Equity | Fabien Pouchot | fabien.pouchot@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
IP & Digital | Pierre Lubet | pierre.lubbet@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
IP & Digital | Jean-Guy de Ruffray | jean-guy.deruffray@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
IP & Digital | Armand Aviges | armand.aviges@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Information Technology and Data Protection | Pierre Lubet | pierre.lubbet@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Information Technology and Data Protection | Jean-Guy de Ruffray | jean-guy.deruffray@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Public Law | François Muller | francois.muller@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Public Law | Christophe Lapp | christophe.lapp@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Public Law | Louis des Cars | louis.descars@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Dispute Resolution & Mediation | Armand Aviges | armand.aviges@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Dispute Resolution & Mediation | Julien Balensi | julien.balensi@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Dispute Resolution & Mediation | Michel Jockey | michel.jockey@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Dispute Resolution & Mediation | Christophe Lapp | christophe.lapp@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Dispute Resolution & Mediation | Mana Rassouli | mana.rassouli@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Employment Law | Mickael d'Allende | mickael.dallende@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Employment Law | Pierre Lubet | pierre.lubet@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Restructuring | Julien Balensi | julien.balensi@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Restructuring | Michel Jockey | michel.jockey@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Restructuring | Mana Rassouli | mana.rassouli@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Restructuring | Pierre-Gilles Wogue | pierre-gilles.wogue@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Insurance | Gilles Gaillard | gilles.gaillard@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Insurance | Frédéric Manin | frederic.manin@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Insurance | Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy | valerie.lafarge-sarkozy@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Tax Law | Philippe de Saint-Bauzel | philippe.desaintbauzel@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiation | Benjamin Dors | benjamin.dors@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
Urban Planning Law | Cécile Ferouelle | cecile.ferouelle@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
White Collar Crime | Gildas Robert | gildas.robert@advant-altana.com | +33 (0)1 79 97 93 00 |
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