
ADVANT Altana is entrusted by some of France’s most high-profile companies, notably in the automotive and transport industries to handle their most sensitive issues. The practice regularly manages high-profile cases consecutive to major industrial accidents, while its range of work also spans international corruption. The practice is co-headed by the highly regarded Philippe Goossens and Gildas Robert.
Testimonials
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‘Innovative team.’
‘Excellence technique.'
‘Gildas Robert is an excellent technician who combines excellent expertise with a deep dedication to defending the interests of his clients. He is calm, cool-headed, responsive and has a great strategic sense.'
‘The team is competent and responsive. They are always available. Their expertise, knowledge and experience allow clients to entrust them with their files with complete confidence.'
‘Philippe Goossens and Gildas Robert show efficiency, seriousness and provide valuable assistance.'
‘The team stands out for its pragmatism, efficiency and its ability to adapt immediately to its interlocutors. The exchanges are fluid. The lawyers know how to find the right tone. Decisions can be made quickly.'
‘Philippe Goossens and Gildas Robert are extremely competent. They show undeniable knowledge, experience and technical skills, sense of strategy, teaching skills and accessibility. They quickly understand issues, what is at stake and get straight to the point.’
Key clients
- Renault
- Schindler
- Vinci
- Systra
- Bouygues
- Bouygues Telecom
- Former counsel of French Budget Minister
- Samsung
Work highlights
- Representing Systra in a major criminal trial related to the accident in Eckersheim in 2015.
- Represented Renault in the trial related to the so-called “affaire des faux espions”.
- Advising Renault in criminal proceedings related to an alleged fraud concerning motors.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Goossens, Gildas Robert