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ADVANT Altana Launches an Advisory Board

Paris, April 13, 2026 – ADVANT Altana, a leading business law firm, has officially established an Advisory Board aimed at supporting the execution of its strategic goals. The board comprises four distinguished and independent personalities from diverse sectors, including industry, new technologies, and services. This initiative is designed to infuse the firm with fresh perspectives and insights vital for navigating the complexities of today’s dynamic economic landscape.

The newly formed Advisory Board includes:

• - Maud Bailly – CEO of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, and MGallery Emblems
• - Hélène Etzi – President of The Walt Disney Company France
• - Augustin de Romanet – Honorary President of Aéroports de Paris and Advisor at Eight Advisory
• - Laurent Solly – Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Machine Intelligence

These four members bring a wealth of experience and are highly respected within their fields. They will play a crucial role in sharing their insights to help ADVANT Altana identify new opportunities and stay ahead of industry transformations. Valérie Lafarge Sarkozy, a partner at ADVANT Altana, expressed the firm’s commitment to remaining closely connected to the economic world and its challenges, stating, "This Advisory Board represents our dedication to being more open to economic realities. These individuals will assist us in anticipating changes, seizing new opportunities, and continuing the development of a firm that blends legal excellence with a deep understanding of economic dynamics."

Pierre-Marie Ouchet, another partner, added that this initiative solidifies ADVANT Altana’s position as a strategic and innovative partner for its clients. Since its inception, the firm has expressed an unwavering commitment to fostering growth and success in a competitive marketplace.

Founded with a team of nearly 100 lawyers, ADVANT Altana works with major domestic and international financial players, offering both advisory and litigation services for high-stakes legal matters. They navigate complex issues and help clients achieve their business objectives, ensuring both legal compliance and strategic development.

ADVANT Altana is also a founding member of the ADVANT European network, which consists of over 700 lawyers across 15 offices in continental Europe and beyond. This alliance enriches the firm’s capability to serve clients with diverse needs and supports their ambitions for growth.

As the firm steps forward with this Advisory Board, it reaffirms its role as a trailblazer in the legal arena, constantly enhancing its service offerings and maintaining a sharp focus on client success. Stakeholders and clients alike can expect ADVANT Altana to continue evolving and adapting in response to the changing landscape of business and law.

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This strategic move by ADVANT Altana is one to watch, as the firm aims to leverage the expertise of distinguished leaders to further enhance its services and solidify its position in the legal industry.