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Construction law

ADVANT Altana

Paris, France
+33 (0)1 79 97 93 00
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ADVANT Altana’s team advises and assists French and foreign companies in their domestic and international disputes (Algeria, Hungary, Madagascar, Morocco, New Caledonia, Polynesia, etc.) in all aspects of the project and construction operation:

  • structuring of companies and related contracts (co-contracting, subcontracting, groupings, joint ventures, joint ventures)
  • drafting and negotiation of contracts relating to the execution of the project, global contracts (EPC, design build, maintenance), contracts for services
  • procedures for settling disputes and litigation (co-contracting and consortia, project management, subcontracting, financial guarantees)
  • extensive experience with both construction contractors and contracting companies
    – in their relations with the client,
    – in the setting up and operation of joint ventures, consortium…
  • and with certain private clients, including in the contractual structuring of operations and the implementation of assistance to the client and project management assignments
  • recognized experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation
  • expertise in risk management and resolution of complex technical disputes, mainly in the field of regulated activities
  • advice to contractors and industrialists in their projects in procurement and public contracts law, construction and subcontracting law, as well as in international arbitration

The construction law team has been distinguished in Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and Décideurs. ADVANT Altana has also been named “Construction Law Firm of the Year – France” by Best Lawyers (2021).

Testimonials

Altana has been able to develop global skills of very high quality while always ensuring, despite growth, to maintain the quality of service and the involvement of associates. Young talents, very well selected, are quickly put in front of clients in a very effective way.’

I particularly appreciate the availability, professionalism and expertise of my contacts who have perfect knowledge of our market. We mainly work with Christophe Lapp and Philippe Goossens.’

SGP (Société du Grand Paris)

Bouygues Construction

Vinci Construction

SPIE BATIGNOLLES

WEBUILT (previously SALINI-IMPREGILO)

COLAS

FAYAT (RAZEL-BEC)

BOSKALIS

Awards and Recognition

LEGAL 500 EMEA 2022 - Construction (Top Tier)

ADVANT Altana‘s team has expertise in negotiating and preparing all major construction contracts, as well as bespoke contracts and other agreements, such as joint venture agreements. The team’s experience of using The New Engineering Contract (NEC) and the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs - Conseils (FIDIC) contracts is notable. With a cross-border reach, the firm has ‘developed global skills of very high quality’. Louis des Cars is particularly focused on public procurement contracts, mainly contracts involving hospitals, transport infrastructures, and telecommunications installations, and private construction transactions. François Muller and Christophe Lapp are highly regarded litigators in the field.