Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP's practice specialises in contentious construction matters, in addition to handling contract negotiation and builders’ liability matters. The group is directed by Renaud Dubois, who is well-versed in guiding private and semipublic institutional operators through all stages of the construction process. Ophélie Boulos, who was promoted to of counsel in January 2023, supports Dubois across a wide range of matters.

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  • ‘Renaud Dubois is extremely competent, responsive and focused on the operational and business needs of the client.’

  • ‘Renaud Dubois is an excellent partner - responsive, diligent and pragmatic.’

  • ‘The team is very expert and structured on a human scale, allowing it to stay as close as possible to its customers and their expectations.’

  • ‘Renaud Dubois is an experienced lawyer who gives very good advice and seeks the best solutions for his clients.’

Key clients

  • Icade Group
  • La Poste Immobilier
  • Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA)
  • Eiffage Group
  • SPIE Group
  • Eternit (Etex Group)
  • Spie Batignolles Immobilier
  • Terminaux de Normandie
  • Linkcity
  • CDC Habitat
  • Fos Holding

Work highlights

  • Assisted Icade and its subsidiary Icade Promotions, in numerous construction disputes involving office, business and residential buildings.
  • Assisted La Poste and its real estate subsidiary Poste-Immo in numerous construction disputes involving industrial assets or offices of the La Poste Group.
  • Assisted CEA in numerous construction disputes involving nuclear assets.

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Renaud Dubois