Valérie Desforges

Areas of Practice

Valérie Desforges provides advisory and litigation services in real estate law, construction law, and banking law. She primarily advises and assists private developers in real estate and construction law at all stages of a project, from structuring to managing post-completion guarantees.

She handles major litigation cases and is regularly recognized in professional rankings for her expertise in construction law (DECIDEURS, category Construction – Construction Litigation, Le Monde du Droit).

Valérie Desforges also represents banking institutions in both claims and defense, as well as in the auditing of loan portfolios. Holding a specialization certificate in enforcement procedures, she has developed a recognized practice in banking litigation and enforcement law, particularly in real estate foreclosure proceedings. Since 2024, she has also been certified as a business-to-business mediator by CMAP.

Professional Background

Valérie Desforges was previously a partner in the real estate departments of LACOURTE and DS Avocats. In 2018, she co-founded ADEMA Avocats with Valérie Marais.