Department
Arbitration
Business Litigation & Contract Negotiations
Construction Law
Public Economic Law
Dispute Resolution and Mediation
Function
Partner
Professional career
Christophe Lapp specializes in resolving complex disputes for major French and foreign groups, particularly in the construction and telecoms sectors. A respected contact on financial and technical matters and an internationally recognized authority on dispute resolution, he acts in all instances (except criminal courts).
Given his wealth of experience, he is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Construction Lawyers and a member of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP).
Christophe Lapp has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2010 (Arbitration and Mediation, Construction Law, Litigation, Public Law). He was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in 2013, 2017, and 2021, and was also ranked among the 50 best lawyers of the year (2016) by Décideurs. He is listed in the rankings established by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Legal 500 Paris (as a Leading Individual), Décideurs, and Option Droit & Affaires. He was also awarded a Gold Trophy (commercial litigation) by the Trophées du Droit 2015. Christophe Lapp has been recognized by WhosWho Legal as National Leader France – Administrative Litigation 2021, France – Construction 2021, and Global Leader – Construction 2021.
LANGUAGES
- French
- English
Affiliations
- Fellow of the International Academy of Construction Lawyers
- Member of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
- Member of the National Federation of Public Works (FNTP)
Academic training
Date of swearing-in: 1981
- graduate of the University of Reims and the Institute of Judicial Studies
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Individual Editorial
Christophe Lapp is recognized as a leading individual in construction law. He is praised for his skills in litigating for contractors and architects, and he also regularly advises on the construction aspects of large international and domestic projects. He joined FIDAL in January 2025.
Strengths
He has a very good knowledge of construction issues.
Christophe Lapp is someone who is really active and leading in this area.
Editorial individuel
Christophe Lapp est reconnu comme un avocat de premier plan en droit de la construction. Il est reconnu pour ses compétences en matière de contentieux pour les entrepreneurs de travaux et les architectes, et il conseille régulièrement sur les aspects de construction de grands projets internationaux et nationaux. Il a rejoint FIDAL en janvier 2025.
Points forts
Il a une très bonne connaissance des problématiques de construction.
Christophe Lapp est quelqu’un de très actif et de leader dans ce domaine.