Areas of Expertise
GONTIER AVOCATS advises and represents companies, institutions, and individuals in key areas of law, both in advisory and litigation matters, in France and internationally.
The firm has recognized expertise in litigation before civil, commercial, and criminal courts, as well as in international arbitration, mediation, and strategic negotiation.
It also provides legal advisory services and risk management across major private and public law fields.
Business & Corporate Law
- Structuring, governance, and commercial contracts
- Mergers, acquisitions, and protection of foreign investments
- Corporate disputes and commercial arbitration
Commercial & Economic Law
- Commercial litigation and unfair competition
- Distribution, franchising, and antitrust practices
- Debt recovery and insolvency proceedings
White-Collar Crime & Financial Criminal Law
- Defense of executives (fraud, corruption, misuse of corporate assets)
- Internal investigations, compliance, and risk management
International Litigation & Arbitration
- Commercial and investment arbitration (ICC, ICSID, CIArb)
- Cross-border disputes and enforcement of foreign judgments
Public & Institutional Law
- Administrative law and public procurement
- Government relations and sector-specific regulations
- Local authorities and public institutions
- Regulated professions and administrative liability
Religious Law
- Freedom of religion, secularism, and legal status of religious associations
- Public sector relations and regulation of religious funding
- Protection of places of worship and litigation related to religious discrimination
Family & Estate Law
- Divorce, inheritance, asset management, and wealth transfer
Sports & Equine Law
- Legal management of sports organizations and athlete contracts
- Arbitration, taxation, and regulatory compliance in sports competitions
Immigration & International Mobility
- Residence permits, naturalization, and administrative disputes
- Lobbying & Institutional Relations
- Advocacy strategies, public affairs, and negotiations with government authorities
Lobbying & Public Relations
- Influence strategies, advocacy, and negotiations with public authorities
Criminal & Penitentiary Law
- General criminal defense, detention, and sentence adjustments
Real Estate & Urban Planning
- Leases, real estate transactions, and construction disputes
Intellectual Property & Digital Law
- Trademark protection, e-reputation, and media law