Aliénor Avocats is a boutique firm with a primary focus on major construction and industrial projects and civil engineering works. The team also stands out for its track record in the healthcare and luxury hotels sectors. Helene Bourgine, practice co-head and managing partner, is highly regarded in the construction space. Anne-Sophie Goapper is another key contact, well versed in assisting in each stage of a construction project. Other names to note include Hervé Chambon and Saturnin Champetier De Ribes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The members of the Aliénor firm with whom I have had the pleasure of working are characterized by their active listening skills, strong collaborative spirit, and meticulous organization. They excel at facilitating group discussions, enabling the best arguments and strengths of each case to emerge, even in complex situations. This ability to grasp ideas and structure thinking is a true differentiating asset. Their deliverables are clear, structured, and impactful.'
- 'Saturnin Champetier de Ribes - an excellent construction case lawyer with in-depth knowledge of both substantive law and procedural issues. Always available and constantly offering constructive ideas and effective solutions. ’
- ‘Hélène Bourgine - an outstanding partner with not only exceptional experience and knowledge, but also excellent intuition in cases. She knows the market very well and is able to see the bigger picture. She is very approachable and has excellent communication skills, including the very important ability to embrace the client's concerns and reassure them.'
- 'They are accessible, attentive to details and the overall emotional background, and know how to read the room. They have very good strategic thinking, extremely strong knowledge and experience in the construction sector, time management, and the delivery of very high-quality arguments and documents.’
- ‘The team at Aliénor Avocats has extensive knowledge of the construction sector, with some of its lawyers and partners having worked in it for many years. They are particularly efficient, attentive, and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘An agile team, capable of addressing numerous construction law issues and legal problems that may arise, with a very good understanding of the realities of construction.’
Key clients
- Vinci Group
- Eiffage Group
- Fayat Group
Lawyers
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Practice head
Hélène Bourgine; Anne-Sophie Goapper; Hervé Chambon
Other key lawyers
Saturnin Champetier De Ribes