English / French
Arbitration - Commercial - Dispute Prevention and Resolution
Construction engineering and infrastructure - Industries - Retail and Leisure
Chloé Girard was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2014, when she joined ADVANT Altana's construction team after a first experience as an in-house lawyer in a construction company. She represents and advises a wide range of clients, from individual clients to major French and foreign construction companies, whether they are acting as main contractors or subcontractors, before all French courts and in arbitration proceedings.
She has also developed an expertise in mediation and complex dispute resolution procedures in the Middle East.
Finally, Chloé is in charge of teaching "International Construction Contracts" within the Master 2 in Urban Planning and Construction Law at the University of Poitiers.
Counsel of a Lebanese construction company against an English engineering company in a dispute relating to the construction of pipelines in the desert of Abu Dhabi.
Counsel of a French construction company against a Dutch main company in a dispute relating to the construction of a gas combined cycle power station.
Counsel of a French project owner against the companies involved in the construction of an innovation center for extractive metallurgy.
Counsel of a French construction company against the owner of a 5-star hotel located in the South of France and held by a Qatari party.
Recognised as one of the most accomplished firms in the market, ADVANT Altana stands out for its depth of expertise, cross-border capability, industry insight and ability to function as a single point of contact for the entire life cycle of a construction project.
“The ADVANT Altana team was very quick to understand our issues. The lawyers understand the business and provide great tailored advice."
"We were delighted with the quality of the services provided by ADVANT Altana. I would like to emphasise the high quality, reactivity and competence of the firm."
"The team demonstrates excellent listening and analytical skills. The preparation of contentious briefs is quick and efficient.”
"They have a very good command of construction law and public procurement. They also listen to clients and have a pragmatic approach."
“This firm has a very strong and innovative legal practice, particularly in the construction department. Their years of diverse litigation experience have made it the go-to firm for leading builders, especially for disputes involving the administration.”