FAIRWAYⒶ
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to French and foreign companies.
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Matthieu Barthélemy
About Matthieu
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 1999, Matthieu specializes in distressed companies and insolvency as well as debt restructuring, both advising clients and representing them in court, including in the context of international transactions.
He mainly advises financial institutions, investment funds as well as French and foreign industrial groups and services providers.
Matthieu is also involved in financing transactions and capital markets including as counsel to foreign investors.
Matthieu is a member of the Society of Turnaround Professionals (Association pour le Retournement des Entreprises – ARE) and of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA).
His clients rely on him for:
– restructuring of financial debt
– investing in / purchasing of distressed companies
– negotiating in ad hoc or conciliation procedures
– insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings
– banking, financial, commercial disputes and litigation
– financing and private placement (Euro PP, US PP) transactions
Before Fairway
Matthieu was a partner at De Pardieu Brocas Maffei law firm from 2007 through 2018, after he worked as an associate in the same firm starting in 2000. He then was a partner at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés from 2018 through 2020.
Well before Fairway
– Advanced degree (DESS) in business tax law from the University of Paris Dauphine
– Master’s degree in management from the University of Paris Dauphine
– Master’s degree in business law from the University of Paris Nanterre
After Fairway
Matthieu will find happiness on the rolling fields of Gers and the lush hills of the Basque Coast, supporting his favorite rugby team as well as enjoying the flavor of local terroir products.
Matthieu is featured since 2021 in the Leaders League Rankings.
Matthieu is highlighted in three areas:
- Featured as Excellent in Restructuring: advising banks and creditors;
- Featured as Excellent in Restructuring: advising mid-cap companies and their shareholders;
- Featured as Highly Recommended in Restructuring: LBO transactions in difficulty.
Matthieu is quoted among the best lawyers in Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation and Structured Finance Law since 2010
Nicolas Aynès
Sabine du Granrut
About Sabine
Her experience in legal proceedings and litigation is widely recognized in her field. As such when she was a Member of the Bar Council, she was in charge of ethics and relations with the magistrates.
Her skills allow her to analyze the different procedural strategies and the various steps of civil and commercial proceedings. Her authority and her spontaneous goodwill allow her to consider appropriate procedures but also possible amicable settlements.
Her clients rely on her to :
– to develop procedural strategies whether it be as a plaintiff or as a defendant;
– to establish potential conditions for an amicable settlement.
Before Fairway
Previously , Sabine practiced for 15 years within her own legal firm that she founded in 1997. She started her career in the legal firm Granrut, where she became a partner in 1997.
Simultaneously, Sabine teaches ethics at the Bar School of Paris.
Well before Fairway
Masters degree of legal judicial careers
Graduate certificate from London Guildhall University
After Fairway
Sabine will not forget her colleagues or ethics, but she will make the most of her spare time to travel.
Distinctions
Legal 500 2020 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : ‘Sabine du Granrut is a great litigator, a true lady of litigation.’
Legal 500 2019 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Sabine du Granrut is an excellent litigator”.
Legal 500 2018 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Sabine du Granrut is a strong name for litigation.”
David Franco
About David
David specializes in banking and finance, he mainly concentrates on real estate financing operations (acquisitions or development of business, retail, logistics, hotel or residential assets). David assists investors (land, funds, institutional, family offices, developers) as well as banks and insurance companies. David also advises in debt restructuring and restructuring of companies in difficulty.
He advises creditors regarding insolvency procedures as well as in negotiations and in prevention against issues with their debtors.
Legal 500 2024 says that “‘David Franco (Leading Individual – Real Estate Finance) is an excellent finance lawyer, with a very good network that he shares with clients.”
His clients rely on him for:
– Real estate finance
– Debt restructuring
– Insolvency procedures
– Trusts
Before Fairway
Before joining Fairway, David spent over 6 years in both the real estate and restructuring departments at De Pardieu Brocas Maffei law firm. Before this, he worked in the banking department at the law firm Allen & Overy from 2001 to 2006.
Well before Fairway
Postgraduate degree in Banking and Finance Law, University Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne (1998)
After Fairway
Once David leaves Fairway, he will travel around the world. To eat a bife de lomo in Buenos Aires’ La Cabrera, to see Easter Island’s Moaï again, to attend an opera in Sydney and to walk for hours on China’s Great Wall.
Legal 500 2024 – Leading Individual – Real Estate Finance: ‘David Franco is an excellent finance lawyer, with a very good network that he shares with clients.’
Legal 500 2023 – Leading Individual – Real Estate Finance: ‘David Franco is expert in the field and now surrounded by a large team of associates.’
Legal 500 2022 – Leading Individual – Real Estate Finance: ‘David Franco is expert in the field and now surrounded by a large team of associates.’
Legal 500 2021 – Next Generation Partner – Real Estate Finance: ‘David Franco defends his clients’ interests with conviction. Thanks to his great strategic skills, he is able to reach his goals most of the time.’
Legal 500 2020 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : ‘David Franco defends his clients’ interests with conviction. Thanks to his great strategic skills, he is able to reach his goals most of the time.’
Chambers France 2025– Band 2 – Real estate section/Finance :“David is very pragmatic and intelligent. He has a good vision and can find a good solution.”
Chambers Europe 2024– Band 3 – Real estate section/Finance :“His availability is a strength, and he can provide services in due time. We work in a comfortable way with him because we know he will defend our interests. Everything is aligned with what we are expecting.” “David can solve complex financing situations.” “He is an important player in the market.”
Chambers Europe 2023– Band 4 – Real estate section/Finance : David Franco assists with the financing of major real estate transactions. He represents insurance companies, private equity funds and investment firms. “David is a very efficient adviser.” “We have excellent interactions with David and he provides highly valuable services.” “He is a good negotiator.”
Chambers Europe 2022– Band 4 – Real estate section/Finance : David Franco is very sharp, business-oriented, available and friendly.” He assists with the financing of major real estate transactions.“
Chambers Europe 2021– Band 4 – Real estate section/Finance : David Franco advises real estate funds on acquisition financing and has further experience in assisting lenders with refinancing mandates. Sources laud him for being “very technical,” before going on to say that he “defends the clients’ interests.”
Chambers Europe 2020 – Band 4 – Real estate section/Finance : David Franco handles the financing aspects of real estate transactions across a variety of assets such as offices, logistics and retail. Clients say: “He is very commercial, keeps the clients’ views in mind, finds the solutions that allow us to unlock situations, is very constructive during the negotiations and puts forward his clients’ interests with a collaborative spirit.”
Best Lawyers identified David as “one of the Best Lawyers in France in financing law”.
Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles
About Pierre-Emmanuel
With over 20 years of experience and a solid base of both French and Anglo-Saxon clients, Pierre-Emmanuel specialises in real estate investments, M&A and private equity.
He works alongside institutional investors (insurance companies, investment funds) as well as with legal and financial departments of industrial and service groups and property companies. He also advises wealthy families. Pierre-Emmanuel often intervenes in the setting up of partnerships between investors or between investors and managers, in various industrial, trade or service sectors and notably, hotel industry and health care, as well as partnerships between investors and real estate developers or between developers.
Legal 500 2018 says that “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles gives very good, useful and valuable advice”
His clients and colleagues admire his discrete management and his efficiency in dealing in the matters in which he intervenes.
His clients rely on him for his expertise in :
– M&A, capital investments
– Complex real estate transactions
– Implementing financial partnerships
– Creating investment vehicles (OPCI, joint-ventures, etc…)
– Implementing management packages
– Lease negotiations
Before Fairway
Before founding Fairway, Pierre-Emmanuel founded the law firm Lefébure Fonteilles Associés in 2005 where he worked until the end of 2010. Before this, he practiced during a decade at the firms PDGB, Landwell & Associés and Lovells (in Paris and London).
Well before Fairway
– Postgraduate degree in Business Law – University Strasbourg III
– Specialization degree in Tax and Company Law, University of Montpellier and Lyon (1991)
After Fairway
Pierre-Emmanuel will keep on swimming, biking and running – maybe surrounded by his family – to make up for time he did not spend practicing his favorite hobbies. And as he gets tired, he will sit down before his piano, smash the keys and sing aloud for the utmost pleasure of those in his vicinity (sic).
Legal 500 2019 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles has excellent analytical and negotiating skills and shows personal commitment and a smart legal approach when dealing with very complex transactions. “
Legal 500 2018 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : Pierre-Emmanuel is described as an ‘efficient and responsive’ lawyer.
Legal 500 2017 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : “Pierre-Emmanuel Fonteilles gives very good, useful and valuable advice”.
Vincent Nédellec
Aubry d’Argenlieu
About Aubry
Aubry has extensive experience in matters concerning complex real estate investment, acquisitions and property transfers, property development, implementing real estate joint ventures and real estate funds. He advises both French and Anglo-Saxon institutions as well as industrial groups.
Legal 500 2024 ranked him in Band 1 – Hall of Fame and says that: “Aubry d’Argenlieu is essential on the market; he excels in complex issues and delicate situations but can also adapt to support his client on a daily basis. This is a particularly valuable asset in negotiation and in strategic thinking about operations.’.”
His colleagues at Fairway say that “he is the creative member of the team, the team’s driving power and he has an enthusiasm that is contagious”.
His clients rely on him for:
– The implementation of pan-European joint ventures
– Property development
– Sales and acquisitions of real estate portfolios
– Lease negotiations
– Assistance in all aspects of selling, buying, construction, asset and property management (warehouses, shopping centres, hotels, residences, offices, etc…)
Before Fairway
Aubry practiced in the real estate department at Clifford Chance for 9 years , he joined the firm in 2003 and was made a partner in 2008. He began his career as an associate at the law firm De Pardieu Brocas Maffei.
Well before Fairway
Postgraduate degree in Business Law, Paris, 1996
After Fairway
To the utmost delight of his partners and associates, who will at last regain some room, Aubry will open his shop selling unusual objects with the items that are already adorning his office.
Legal 500 2025 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is a key figure in the real estate sector. He has participated in all the market’s major structuring operations over the last 25 years.“
Legal 500 2024 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is essential on the market; he excels in complex issues and delicate situations but can also adapt to support his client on a daily basis. This is a particularly valuable asset in negotiation and in strategic thinking about operations.’“
Legal 500 2023 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is distinguished by his synthetic and strategic approach to files and his very detailed knowledge of the market and its challenges; he is a key figure in the market.”
Legal 500 2022 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is a true strategist, a key figure in the real estate industry.”
Legal 500 2021 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu masters all the aspects of the practice. He is a fine negotiator and has wonderful interpersonal skills. He makes issues sound simple which makes clients feel confident.“
Legal 500 2020 – Band 1 – Hall of Fame : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is very charismatic, very bright, very quick, always thinks outside the box. He is the lawyer and trusted adviser that every company’s board should have on its side.”
Chambers France 2025 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “Aubry is a very smart lawyer. He always has the best out-of-the-box ideas and comes up with good solutions”
Chambers 2024 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “He is eminently friendly and charismatic. It is a plus to have him with you because he knows everyone and everyone respects him. In addition to being recognised as a deal maker, he has a 360-degree view of subjects and always presents a strategic vision consistent with the needs of his clients.”
Chambers 2023 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “Aubry d’Argenlieu is a charismatic leader who has an impressive network and a decisive ability to close deals for his clients.”
Chambers 2022 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry D’Argenlieu advises corporates and investors on acquisitions and lease negotiations. “He is a very charismatic lawyer,” says one client, adding: “He is a very sharp negotiator, always thinks outside the box and is often two steps ahead of all others.”
Chambers 2021 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry assists international investors with acquisitions and disposals, in addition to advising on commercial leasing and strategic partnerships. Sources describe him as “a very active and successful lawyer.“.“
Chambers 2020 – Band 3, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Aubry acts for real estate investment funds and investment managers on real estate acquisitions. He is described by clients as “able to make things happen quickly and smoothly.“
Best Lawyers considers Aubry as « one of the few Best Lawyers in France» since 2012.
Frédéric Lefébure
About Frédéric
Frédéric’s main activity focuses on real estate acquisitions (real estate portfolio, joint-venture, real estate companies, offices buildings, retail centres and residential properties), property development and commercial leases negotiations. His expertise in family business and corporate law is also very appreciated by managers and shareholders of mid-cap companies who intend to transfer or sell their stakes. His main clients are French and foreign Institutional companies as well as industrial groups.
Legal 500 2024 ranked him in Band 1, Hall of Fame and says that: “Frédéric Lefébure is very experienced, with excellent knowledge of the market and practices. Attentive, responsive and proactive, good ability to persuade the opposing party during negotiations. Excellent communication with customers, and a good ability to adapt. A pleasure to work with his team“
His partners and associates consider Frédéric as ” the quiet strength of the Firm, always available and rendering good advice, he never loses his temper “.
His clients request his expertise for:
– Sales and acquisitions of real estate assets
– Joint-Venture agreement
– Property development
– Lease negotiation
– Corporate and M&A Law
Before Fairway
Before setting up Fairway, Frédéric’s duties were to manage the M&A Department in Landwell Law Firm between 1995 and 2004, allowing him to improve his expertise in complex real estate operations. Upon leaving Landwell, he founded Lefébure Fonteilles and Partners and practiced within this law firm until 2010. Before joining Landwell, Frédéric was an associate in Monsassier and Partners, a well-known French notarial law firm specialised in M&A and complex real properties activities.
Long Before Fairway
– Postgraduate degree in Notarial Law, University Panthéon-Assas – Paris II (1986)
– Diplôme Supérieur du Notariat (1st Part), Universty – Panthéon-Assas – Paris II (1989)
After Fairway
When Frédéric will cease his activities at Fairway, he will always keep an eye on it. He will practice another foreign language (Italian) and will try to improve his golf game playing more and more on different fairways.
Legal 500 2025 – Band 1, Hall of Fame : ‘‘Frédéric Lefébure combines a wide range of legal skills with a pragmatic approach. He is a deal-maker who prioritises client interests while maintaining constructive relations with counterparts.”
Legal 500 2024 – Band 1, Hall of Fame : ‘‘Frédéric Lefébure is very experienced, with excellent knowledge of the market and practices. Attentive, responsive and proactive, good ability to persuade the opposing party during negotiations. Excellent communication with customers, and a good ability to adapt. A pleasure to work with his team.”
Legal 500 2023 – Band 1, Hall of Fame : ‘‘Frédéric Lefébure is available, business-oriented.”
Legal 500 2022 – Band 1, Leading Individuals : ‘Frédéric Lefébure provides very high-quality services. His notary background makes him a particularly wise adviser.’
Legal 500 2021 – Band 1, Leading Individuals : ‘Frédéric Lefébure provides very high-quality services. His notary background makes him a particularly wise adviser.’
Legal 500 2020 – Band 1, Leading Individuals : ‘Fréderic Lefébure is an excellent negotiator who knows how to cool things down when negotiations are going on. He also finds the right solutions for all parties to reach a balanced deal.’
Chambers France 2025 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “Frédéric is highly technical, competent and has a good approach to client care.“
Chambers Europe 2024 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “He is business-oriented and a hard worker, he understands investors and he is proactive.“
Chambers Europe 2023 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : “It is very pleasant to work with Frédéric. He is always rigorous, conscientious, responsive, and is a good leader. He is very flexible, efficient, and he also has an incredible ability to adapt to any situations.”
Chambers Europe 2022 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Frédéric Lefébure represents asset managers and investors in office building and hotel acquisitions. He additionally handles real estate M&A transactions. His flexibility is remarked upon by market commentators, with one saying how “he is always finding a new way to work with clients.“
Chambers Europe 2021 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Frédéric Lefébure represents asset managers and investors in office building and hotel acquisitions. He additionally handles real estate M&A transactions. His flexibility is remarked upon by market commentators, with one saying how “he is always finding a new way to work with clients.“
Chambers Europe 2020 – Band 2, Individual Ranking – Real Estate Section : Frédéric Lefébure is a popular choice amongst investment funds and asset managers for advice on portfolio and asset acquisitions. Clients laud Lefébure for his expertise, with one interviewee also describing him as a “strong negotiator.”
Best Lawyers identified Fréderic, since 2012, as “one of the few Best Lawyers in France”.
Franck Denis
Admitted to the New York bar in 2006
Admitted to the Paris bar in 2006
Experience :
Fairway A.A.R.P.I. (since 2017)
DLA Piper – Paris (2015-2017)
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés (2011-2015)
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. – Paris (2006-2011)
Expertise :
- Leases, Property Management & Co-ownership
- Real Estate Transactions & Investments
- Construction / Letting
Education :
- Master of Laws (LLM), University of Minnesota School of Law (USA)
- Post-graduate degree, International Business Law, University of Bourgogne – Dijon
Languages :
French
English
Franck is ranked as Next Generation Partner in real estate in the Legal 500 EMEA since 2021 and in the Up and Coming section of Chambers & Partners Europe since 2024
Legal 500 2025 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘‘Franck and his team are available, attentive, and deeply client-focused. They possess strong market knowledge, especially in real estate development, and have a business-oriented approach. Their innovative solutions demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the sector."
Legal 500 2024 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘‘Franck Denis majors on real estate development and transactions for office, logistics, retail, hospitality and residential real estate.’
Legal 500 2023 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘‘Franck Denis is business-oriented and is there to find solutions, whilst always keeping in mind the interests of his client. He works in complete transparency with other teams, his budgets are considered and fluidly discussed over the course of matters, to avoid surprises.’
Legal 500 2022 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘Franck Denis is business-oriented, shows a great mastery of issues and is practical and efficient. His contribution brings real added value.’
Legal 500 2021 – Next Generation Partner, Real Estate section : ‘Franck Denis is business-oriented, shows a great mastery of issues and is practical and efficient. His contribution brings real added value.’
Legal 500 2020 – Band 2 – Real Estate Section : ‘Franck Denis is a bright young partner, smart, easy-going, good network, no ego, just the right guy to have besides one’s own when negotiating sophisticated construction contracts.’
Chambers France 2025, individual section, Up and Coming in the real estate section, “Franck Denis is an excellent adviser, I can only warmly recommend him..”.
Chambers Europe 2024, individual section, Up and Coming in the real estate section, “Franck Denis has a strong expertise in commercial leases and construction law. He is quick to respond and business-oriented. He is a good ally for us.”.
Emmanuel Galifer
About Emmanuel
His expertise in real estate tax matters allows him to assist French institutional investors as well as foreign investment funds, property developers and tenants. He also advises investors and listed and non-listed companies in their M&A operations. Emmanuel also assists managers and other individuals in their personal tax issues both nationally and internationally.
Emmanuel is a member of the Institut des Avocats Conseils Fiscaux (IACF), he is also a member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and of the CFE Tax Advisers Europe
The Legal 500 2024 says that “Emmanuel Galifer isextremely reliable, concise, efficient lawyer. Knows how to simplify the subject, identify the essential issues to respond effectively and accurately to the problem.“
His partners and associates at Fairway say “his Southern origins enchant a more and more complex tax law”.
His clients rely on his expertise for:
– Real estate tax
– Corporate taxation (relating to listed and non-listed companies)
– Personal property taxation
– Employee savings plan
– Tax litigation
Before Fairway
Before joining Fairway, Emmanuel practiced in the tax department of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
He began his career at the law firm Shearman & Sterling where he spent 4 years before joining the firm Brandford-Griffith & Associés that he left in 2006 to join Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Well before Fairway
– Postgraduate degree in Tax Law – University of Paris XII (1998)
– Postgraduate degree in Business Law – University of Montpellier I (1997)
After Fairway
Emmanuel will go hiking or gliding in the mountains to breathe some fresh air with his wife.
Chambers France 2025– Band 3, Real estate tax section – “Emmanuel Galifer is an excellent professional who delivers quality advice that fully take into account the risks, including on complex cases. He also has excellent interpersonal skills“
Chambers Europe 2024– Band 3, Real estate tax section – “Emmanuel Galifer is always present, even in emergencies, with great agility and adaptability. I like his excellent responsiveness and the clarity of his answers on complex topics.“
Chambers Europe 2023 – Band 3, Real estate tax section – Emmanuel Galifer regularly advises on the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions as well as property investments and cross-border portfolios.“Emmanuel is extremely reassuring in his tax and legal approach to complex cases. He is a remarkable negotiator.” “His main strengths are his responsiveness, efficiency and communication skills.” “He is proactive, very nice, precise and available.”
Chambers Europe 2022 – Band 3, Real estate tax section – Emmanuel Galifer regularly advises on the tax aspects of real estate acquisitions as well as property investments and cross-border portfolios. He is described by one client as being “reachable, responsive, precise and reassuring.”
Chambers & Partners 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 ranked Emmanuel Galifer as a recognised practitioner in the tax section
Legal 500 2024 – Band 5 – Tax Section
Legal 500 2020 – Next Generation Lawyer
“Emmanuel Galifer knows how to transmit his analyzes with great clarity. Emmanuel Galifer is a very accessible lawyer, relevant, serious and always available in case of urgent question. Strong sense of service. Reassures the customer by finding appropriate solutions. Availability. Responsiveness. Very pleasant. Optimized fees. Conclusion: the perfect combination.”
“Emmanuel Galifer is very professional, nice, creative, clear and precise. He makes complex matters look clearer, which helps clients to take to the best decision. His analyses are always business-oriented”.
“Emmanuel Galifer is very professional, nice, creative, clear and precise. He makes complex matters look clearer, which helps clients to take to the best decision. His analyses are always business-oriented”.
“Emmanuel Galifer is very smart and easygoing, renders tax issues intelligible, and sees the whole picture”
” The knowledgeable, smart and practical Emmanuel Galifer makes tax issues understandable”
” Tax partner Emmanuel Galifer is ‘excellent, easily understandable, elaborates solutions and is clearly one to watch and consider“
“Emmanuel Galifer shows flexibility and force of conviction in designing tax property structures” and he is described as «pertinent and precise”.
” Emmanuel Galifer is a “pertinent and precise” tax expert”.
Alexandre Poupard
About Alexandre
Admitted to the Paris Bar and member of the New York Bar, Alexandre Poupard is a partner in the real estate department of Fairway Avocats, a top-tier real estate firm in France.
With over 20 years of experience, Alexandre has developed a cross-disciplinary practice combining M&A / Private Equity and Real Estate.
He advises French and international clients, including institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, on complex real estate transactions. Alexandre assists his clients with all their real estate matters, particularly on acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets and portfolios, sale and leaseback transactions, as well as all matters related to lease agreements and more generally real estate management.
Alexandre has also recognized expertise in structuring and negotiating real estate joint ventures and in the acquisition and structuring of real estate platforms.
Client describe Alexandre as ‘diligent, commercial and responsive.’
His clients rely on him for :
- Real estate transactions
- Setting up partnerships (joint ventures, club deals)
- Negotiating leases
– Real estate asset management
– M&A / Private Equity
Before Fairway
Alexandre began his career at the law firm Jeantet (2000-2003), then he joined the law firm Clifford Chance (2004-2009). He then worked at the law firm Allen & Overy (2010-2013), before joining Dentons as a partner (2014-2019). Prior to FAIRWAY, Alexandre Poupard worked at Mayer Brown (since 2019).
Well before Fairway
Admitted to the Paris and New York bars
LLM Fordham University
DEA in business and economic law, Paris I, Panthéon Sorbonne
After Fairway
Alexandre will become an official tester of deckchairs, monoi oils and panama hats on beaches all over the world and will write a treaty on the art of the siesta
“Alexandre Poupard is an outstanding individual who offers a quality service.” “We have a relationship of trust with Alexandre Poupard.” – Chambers 2025 – Real Estate – France (Band 4)
“Alexandre is very open to discussion, and we feel confident when we work with him on our cases.” “He has a deep understanding, is highly responsive and has an excellent knowledge of market practices. He is also very fast and efficient.” - Chambers 2024 – Real Estate France
“Alexandre is a recognized lawyer who combines in-depth technical expertise, extensive experience and a very commercial approach.” - Chambers 2023 - Real Estate - France
Best Lawyers identified Alexandre as “one of the few Best Lawyers in France”.
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