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    Benjamin Dors
    ADVANT Altana - Paris
    Partner

    Benjamin Dors

    ADVANT Altana - Paris
    Partner

    Expertise

    Benjamin Dors handles complex disputes involving commercial litigation, arbitration, and white-collar crime.

    Admitted to the Paris and New York bars, Benjamin assists his clients when they face business disputes or investigations by judicial authorities, both in France and abroad.

    His international experience and dual legal training — in France and the United States —have led him to specialize in representing clients with significant cross-border activities.

    He represents French and foreign companies, as well as their executives, in multi-jurisdictional disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals. 

    His practice covers a wide range of complex business law matters: disputes between competitors or business partners, corporate disputes between shareholders or executives, involving both civil and commercial proceedings, as well as criminal investigations. 

    Benjamin Dors is regularly recognized in legal rankings published by Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and Décideurs – Leaders League.

    He also regularly teaches, both at the university level and to professionals. 

    He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).

    Education

    • Master’s Degree in International Trade Law (University of Montpellier I)
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Law (Panthéon-Assas University – Paris II)
    • LL.M. (University of Florida – G. Levin College of Law).

    Client Matters

    Examples of recent cases:

    • Disputes between business partners or competitors

      • Representation of companies in contractual disputes or disputes arising from the termination of business relationships with suppliers, distributors, and service providers.
      • Representation of several companies accused of poaching employees from competitors in violation of non-compete clauses

       

    • Corporate law disputes

      • Representation of the purchaser of a company in a lawsuit alleging fraud on the part of the seller
      • Representation of executives accused of mismanagement
      • Representation of a shareholder accused of abuse of majority power
      • Representation of a company accused of wrongful termination and forced buyback of a former executive’s securities in violation of a “bad leaver” clause
      • Representation of a corporate director implicated in a liability action for insufficient assets

       

    • Seizures, protective measures, asset recovery, and enforcement of judgments in France and abroad

      • Seizure of documents (emails, accounting records, etc.) in unfair competition cases
      • Seizures of bank accounts, seizures of corporate shares, and judicial liens
      • Seizure of a yacht in connection with an inheritance dispute
      • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards

       

    • Investigations and criminal proceedings

      • Representation of French and foreign companies accused of bribing foreign public officials
      • Representation of French companies in connection with international investigations conducted by foreign judicial or administrative authorities
      • (DOJ, SEC, SFO)
      • Representation of a company accused of favoritism in connection with a public procurement bid
      • Representation of a company that was the victim of embezzlement and data theft committed by a former employee
      • Representation of a company that was the victim of identity theft
      • Representation of a company that was the victim of bank fraud

       

     

    Awards

    Chambers France & Global 2026
    Litigation: Elite - Band 4

    “When the lawyers take a case, they work so hard that they know it from start to finish. They are incredibly well organised.”

    “The team have very good knowledge of the customer, great strength of proposals, perfect availability and excellent responsiveness.”

    “The firm is very dynamic and friendly, and the departments are very integrated.”

    “The teams are very business-oriented, very reactive and hard-working, with a great level of expertise, and are fully dedicated to their customers.”
     

    Chambers Europe - France 2026
    White-Collar Crime - Band 4

    ADVANT Altana has a well-recognised practice that advises clients on criminal defence matters. Its strength also lies in criminal labour law. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the energy and telecommunication sectors.

    Décideurs 2026
    White-Collar Crime - "A MUST-HAVE"
    Décideurs 2026
    Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution up to 100M€ - "EXCELLENT"
    Décideurs 2026
    International Arbitration - "HIGH PROFILE"
    Décideurs 2026
    Long-term Debt Litigation - "HIGH PROFILE"
    Le Point 2026
    White-Collar Crime - 5 Stars
    Legal 500 2026
    Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation - Tier 3

    “The team is perceptive, methodical, never gives up, and has a remarkable grasp of even the smallest details of a case.”

    "Their agility and ability to understand the industry, the economic stakes, and the challenges involved in a case, ensuring a tailored defense adapted to clients’ needs. This is a team that understands the business world and offers pragmatic solutions.”

    “A close-knit and highly complementary team that knows how to build long-term relationships. Very attuned to the market.”

    Legal 500 2026
    Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Tier 2

    “Availability, expertise, agility.”

    “Consultative approach, responsiveness, quality of the teams.”

    “The team has a thorough understanding of the client's business and the geopolitical and local constraints that affect their contracts and disputes.”

    “The white-collar crime team at ADVANT Altana stands out for its pragmatic approach and its technical knowledge of its clients' activities. Their availability and close client relationships are a significant advantage given their specialisation.”

    “Mastery of criminal law combined with a strong understanding of business law.”
     

    Chambers France & Global 2025
    Litigation: Elite - Band 4

    "ADVANT Altana has a reliable team who are very responsive and proactive."
    "The team masters our matters exceptionally."
     

    Legal 500 EMEA 2025
    Insurance - Tier 2
    Legal 500 EMEA 2025
    Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation - Tier 3

    “Good sense of negotiation and responsiveness. Personalised case management and commitment.”

    “Very strong responsiveness, technique and search for innovative solutions. Great work in preparing files.”

    Best Lawyers 2024
    Recognized since 2024 (Criminal Defense)
    Legal 500 EMEA 2023
    Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation – Tier 3

    Publications

    Articles

    Revisiting Cross-Border Debt Recovery Tools (Part 2): The European Payment Order (EPO)
    By Benjamin Dors, Partner "The swift and efficient recovery of outstanding debts over which no legal controversy exists is of paramount importance for economic operators in the European Union, as late…
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    Revisiting Cross-Border Debt Recovery Tools (part 1): the European Account Preservation Order
    By Benjamin Dors, Partner In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, which give rise to a constantly increasing number of cross-border disputes, it is more than ever crucial that European…
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    A tale of international dispute resolution: how a UK anti-suit injunction safeguarded arbitration seated in Paris from parallel proceedings initiated in Russia
    In the increasingly complex world of cross-border litigation, the ongoing global judicial battle between a German bank and a Russian company serves as a powerful reminder of how the strategic use of a…
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    A look back at the difficult balancing act between press freedom and preventing market abuse
    A fundamental freedom guaranteed by the law of 29 July 1881 and Article 10 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR), the protection afforded to…
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    Altana announces the appointment of two new counsels
    The law firm Altana announces the appointment of Cécile Panien-Ferouelle and Benjamin Dors as Counsel. Cécile Panien-Ferouelle practises in Public Law and in particular in Urban Planning Law. She is…
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    Company officers face compliance challenges
    Compliance,  cybersecurity and company officers' liability are in full evolution. Find the analysis of Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy, Partner, and Benjamin Dors, Senior Associate, in Les Echos. Consult the…
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