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At Altana, Christophe Lapp’s team is praised for its ‘ability to design a strategy’ and ‘high reactivity’. Louis des Cars and François Muller are also recommended. The strongly experienced team combines expertise on construction, public and finance law and has a superb litigation practice. It is involved in infrastructure, mining and electricity projects, serving leading French and European construction developers.

DLA Piper has a strong portfolio and has a busy litigation practice. Jean-Philippe Sorba is recommended for litigation work, representing major constructors in financial claim disputes arising from construction projects. Emmanuelle Payrau-Sorba advises on construction projects and litigation. The firm recently assisted a French contractor on dealing with issues arising out from the building of Bayonne’s stadium.

According to clients, Grange & Associés is ‘without doubt, the best performing firm for public law construction work’, with Claude Grange a long-established figure in the sector. The team assists developers and public entities on construction and urban planning law.

Karila is ‘highly renowned in the field’ through Jean-Pierre Karila and Laurent Karila. The team stands out for its ‘pugnacity’ and its work where the ‘client’s interest is a priority’. Pierre Le Breton is also recommended, his dual lawyer and engineer background making him a ‘rare and considerable asset during examinations’. The firm represents constructors and contractors.

Benefiting from its long-term presence and knowledge of the main players in the field, Lefèvre Pelletier & Associés is regularly instructed to advise on large office building and prestigious hotel development projects in France. The team is led by the ‘approachable and available’ Denis Chardigny, and consists of partners Pascaline Dechelette-Tolot, Philippe Lefèvre, Marie-Odile Vaissié and newly promoted partner Olivia Michaud – Philippe Bouillon left the firm to join Quadrige in 2010. The comprehensive practice also covers litigation and insurance matters, serving leading developers and large companies.

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