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
“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”.