Acting for key players across the energy, transport, infrastructure and media sectors, financial institutions and public entities, A&O Shearman‘s public law team is ‘undoubtedly among the very best in Paris‘, with expertise spanning regulatory issues, state aid, public procurement and public-private partnership contracts, and administrative litigation. Advising on matters relating to France’s energy transition is a key pillar of the practice; recent highlights include assisting with the development of hydrogen, gigafactory and offshore wind projects. The team is also noted for its strength in foreign investment regulation, where Luc Lamblin is a go-to adviser. Practice head Romaric Lazerges has a wide range of expertise spanning government contracts, regulatory issues and administrative disputes, while Arthur Sauzay is another key name, particularly for energy and environmental matters. Pauline Choplin is also noted.
Administrative and public law in France
A&O Shearman
Responsables de la pratique:
Romaric Lazerges
Autres avocats clés:
Arthur Sauzay; Luc Lamblin; Pauline Choplin
Les références
‘The A&O Shearman public and administrative law team is of a very high quality. It is undoubtedly among the very best in Paris and in my eyes at the forefront. It is capable of embracing complex and atypical cases. I often recommend it to those around me and refer clients to it who all congratulate themselves on the services provided. The team is creative, available and demonstrates remarkable ethics.’
‘Romaric Lazerges particularly stands out within the team he leads. With professionalism, talent, humility and a rare mastery of complex situations, he is always extraordinarily reassuring, and his interventions are measured and solid. He is a very great legal professional. He commands respect from the younger lawyers around him, who are of a very high quality. I want to note in particular Arthur Sauzay, whose career is remarkable and whose qualities are in unison with Romaric Lazerges’.’
‘The A&O team is one of the best I have ever met in terms of quality of advice and legal reports, responsiveness, and ability to find intelligent compromises. It is oriented towards finding solutions that ultimately reduce risk and create value.’
Principaux clients
Agence Française de Développement
Agence des Participations de l’Etat (APE)
Bouygues
Electra
Infravia
M6
NGE
Engie and EDPR / Ocean Winds
Equitix and SLAM
InfraRed Capital Partners
Metropole Television (M6)
TTR Energy
TotalEnergies
Electra
Hy24
Vinci
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting several producers of renewable energy in litigation against the French state.
- Advising Ocean Winds (a JV between Engie and EDPR) in the context of the tender procedures for the award of offshore wind projects in Normandie, Bretagne, Oléron and the Mediterranean Sea.
- Advising Electra, the European fast-charging network for electric vehicles, on regulatory matters (including energy law) raised in the context of its record-breaking fundraising of EUR304 million entirely in equity.
CABANES Avocats
Hailed as ‘one of the most respected teams in the market‘, boutique firm CABANES Avocats is renowned for its expertise in public procurement, frequently advising on contracts relating to major infrastructure projects – such as the development of metro and train lines in the Paris suburbs – and handling high-stakes administrative litigation over the awarding of concessions. The team’s impressive client base includes significant public entities in addition to high-profile private companies in the water, construction, energy and transport sectors. Christophe Cabanes, who ‘masters the art of administrative litigation better than anyone‘, leads the team alongside Vincent Michelin, who is also adept at litigation relating to public contracts. Benoît Polderman, an expert in the railway sector, Charlotte Pezin and Jérémie Couette are other key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christophe Cabanes; Vincent Michelin
Autres avocats clés:
Benoît Polderman; Charlotte Pezin; Jérémie Couette
Les références
‘One of the most respected teams in the market.’
‘Vincent Michelin is particularly committed to the cases and his strategic advice allows us to get the best out of each case.’
‘I mainly worked with Vincent Michelin, who listens to his clients and their problems, is curious, inventive, and does not hesitate to think outside the box in litigation.’
‘Benoît Polderman has a highly appreciated solution-oriented approach.’
‘Highly competent in public contracting law. Particularly knowledgeable about claims from companies or intellectual service providers. Genuine legal support for the contracting authority. Extremely precise advice and in-depth knowledge of case law in public procurement matters.’
‘Highly specialized team, experienced in contracts and administrative disputes. Among the very best in the market.’
‘Christophe Cabanes is one of the best experts in public procurement. He masters the art of administrative litigation better than anyone. He has a robust, loyal team and enjoys an extraordinary capacity for work.’
‘Christophe Cabanes stands out for his extremely solid expertise in public procurement and his always wise advice; Benoît Polderman for his skills and insight; and Charlotte Pezin for her meticulous work and her commitment to handling cases.’
Principaux clients
Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Travaux Publics
Derichebourg Environnement
Alstom
Alstom Aptis
Colas
Bombardier
Saur
Vinci Construction
Dalkia
Clear Channel
Sodexo
Stereau
S-PASS
Europe Service Propreté
Evesa
Saferail
Veolia Energie
Veolia Environnement
Ville de Paris
Présidence de la République
Ministère de l’Economie
Métropole de Bordeaux
Métropole de Nice
Métropole de Lille
Métropole d’Aix Marseille
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
Etablissement public du Mont Saint-Michel
Région Occitanie
Région Ile-de-France
Région Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur
Université Sorbonne
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Etablissement Public Paris Terre d’Envol
Ile de France Mobilités
Ville de Nice
Ville de Bordeaux
Etablissement Public d’Aménagement Universitaire de la Région Ile-De-France.
Chateau de Versailles
Tour Eiffel
Dijon Métropole
Région Bourgogne
Hopitaux de Marseille
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Veolia Eau in the context of the award by Syndicat des Eaux d’Ile de France of the largest water contract in Europe (4 billion euros).
- Represented the consortium composed of Bouygues Travaux Publics and Vinci Construction in high-stakes litigation regarding the construction of the “Route du Littoral”, one of the most important infrastructure projects in Europe (value: 1.66 billion euros).
- Successfully advising and representing the Ministry of the Economy in the context of the award of a 287 million euro contract relating to the renewal of computer servers of French state services.
Clifford Chance
The ‘innovative and creative‘ team at Clifford Chance continues to play a leading role at the procurement, financing and execution stage of some of France’s most high-profile public infrastructure projects, as well as handling sensitive arbitration and litigation relating to concession contracts. The firm is particularly prominent in the energy and transport sectors, acting for an enviable client roster of consortia, sponsors and lenders, in addition to the French state. David Préat, a highly regarded name for both contentious and advisory matters concerning public contracts, and Gauthier Martin, whose broad expertise covers public contracts and regulatory issues in the energy sector (particularly in relation to offshore wind power), oversee the team. Jean-Baptiste Merigot De Treigny and Clémence Graffan are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
David Préat; Gauthier Martin
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny; Clémence Graffan
Les références
‘They are available, efficient and produce high quality work.’
‘They take a holistic view and are business oriented.’
‘Innovative and creative.’
Principaux clients
French Ministry in charge of transport (DGTIM – DGAC)
French Ministry in charge of energy (DGEC)
SNCF Gares & Connexions
SGP – Société des Grands Projets (formerly Société du Grand Paris)
Vinci Group, incl. Vinci Autoroutes, ASF and ESCOTA
Eiffage
EDF Renouvelables
Mapple Power
Mobilité Agglomération Rémoise (MARS)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Société des Grands Projets regarding public procurement contracts for the design and the construction of the western and the eastern sections of Line 15, part of the new Paris metro network project “Grand Paris Express”.
- Advising the sponsors of Proxima in relation to (i) the procurement of the supply and maintenance of a fleet of high-speed trains, (ii) the leasing or purchase of a maintenance depot and (iii) the related financing, with the aim to launch a new open access high-speed passenger train operator in France.
- Advising bidding consortia, sponsors and/or SPVs, or lenders on the award, the development and/or the financing/refinancing of almost all French offshore wind projects and some in the EU.
Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier particularly stands out for its prowess in litigation: the team is skilled in administrative disputes concerning public contracts and also has a strong suit in representing clients in damages claims against public entities, handling high-profile recent cases in the energy and telecoms sectors. On the non-contentious side, the firm routinely advises on public procurement and concession contracts, particularly in relation to large-scale transport projects, and has significant expertise in the public law and regulatory aspects of M&A transactions, with an emphasis on foreign investment control procedures. Practice head Henri Savoie – singled out by one client as ‘France’s top public lawyer‘ – is a key adviser to a host of prominent public sector companies. Guillaume Griffart provides capable support on FDI regulatory matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Henri Savoie
Autres avocats clés:
Guillaume Griffart
Les références
‘Available and efficient.’
‘Henri Savoie and Guillaume Griffart are in a league of their own in terms of responsiveness, brilliance and charm.’
‘Henri Savoie is France’s top public lawyer. Respected by the authorities and uniquely placed for top assignments. Guillaume Griffart has a great future.’
Principaux clients
EDF
Bouygues
Bouygues Telecom
SNCF Réseau
TF1
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
La Poste
Blackstone
Edizione (Benetton Family)
RTE
Île-de-France Mobilités
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
Groupe Lucien Barrière
Ligue de football professionnel
Aquind
Technip Energies
CCI Nice Côte d’Azur
Thermo Fisher
Akiolis Group
Atos
Beyond Meat
Morgan Stanley
SANEF
MET Group
Amazon
FP2E
France Galop
Flying Whales
Volvo
Caisse centrale de réassurance
Newcleo
Torrent Group
Novo Nordisk
EQT
Micropole SE
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting EDF in claims challenging the regulation requiring this company to supply an additional 20 TWh of electricity at a price set by regulation to eligible suppliers for the period from April to December 2022 within the framework of regulated access to historic nuclear electricity (ARENH) and seeking damages for the loss suffered by EDF in this respect.
- Assisted SANEF in multiple legal actions challenging, on the grounds of an excess of power as well as on a constitutional basis, the new tax on the operation of long-distance transport infrastructure introduced by the Finance Act for 2024.
- Advised SNCF Réseau on ongoing litigation concerning the performance of the SEA high-speed railway line concession agreement, and on the implementation of the CDG Express project and the negotiation of new amendments to the contractual documentation related to this project.
Dentons
Dentons remains the first port of call for a host of high-profile private and public sector companies and public entities (including government ministries) seeking advice on public contracts relating to major infrastructure projects, with a particularly strong presence in the road and rail sectors. Alongside advising on the awarding and renewal of concession contracts, project financing and execution, the team is frequently sought out to handle sensitive litigation stemming from public contracts and regulated activities. Regulatory issues in the energy sector are also a key area of expertise. Practice head Marc Fornacciari, who is lauded for his ‘encyclopedic knowledge of public procurement law‘, and the ‘inspiring‘ Dorothée Griveaux cover the full spectrum of contentious and advisory work relating to public contracts. Inès Tantardini is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marc Fornacciari
Autres avocats clés:
Dorothée Griveaux; Inès Tantardini
Les références
‘Very responsive and available team that knows how to mobilize specific expertise according to the client’s needs’
‘Marc Fornacciari has an encyclopedic knowledge of public procurement law and, through his calm manner, knows how to ease tense relationships.’
‘Knowledge of the sector and market practices, availability, teaching skills, responsiveness.’
Principaux clients
French Ministry of Economy
Auchan Group
Île-de-France Mobilités
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)
Hello Paris
Ministère de la Transition écologique
CEA (Collectivité Européenne d’Alsace)
Région Grand Est
NGE Immobilier
Icade Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the French Ministry of the Economy in the context of the Stade de France concession renewal (ending July 2025).
- Represented Auchan Group before the administrative tribunal of Paris in litigation against SNCF Gares et Connexions relating to the Gare du Nord concession.
- Advised Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) on the award of concession contracts for the operation of rail lines in the Paris region (Transiliens) in the context of the opening up to competition of the rail sector.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
‘One of the best in the Paris area‘, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. houses an enviably broad practice, advising public entities and prominent private companies across the full range of public law issues, with significant strengths in the energy, transport and sports sectors. PPP specialist Thomas Courtel and energy regulatory practice head Bénédicte Mazel are go-to advisers on all manner of public contracts relating to high-profile public transport and energy infrastructure projects. Emmanuel Vital-Durand and Alexandre Gauthier are frequently sought out to assist with urban planning and development and real estate mandates involving public authorities, while Frédéric Mion is highly regarded for his expertise in regulatory law and administrative litigation. The deep bench also includes Alexandre Rennesson, who focuses on public infrastructure projects, Tiphanie Mareuse and Thomas Brusq.
Responsables de la pratique:
Thomas Courtel; Bénédicte Mazel; Frédéric Mion; Emmanuel Vital-Durand; Alexandre Gauthier
Autres avocats clés:
Alexandre Rennesson; Tiphanie Mareuse; Thomas Brusq
Les références
‘The public law team has the highest level of expertise on the market, particularly on aspects of town planning law and contractual arrangements for the valuation of public properties. A responsive team that listens to the client and fully understands the issues and forces involved in their cases.’
‘Alexandre Gauthier, in addition to his proven qualities in urban planning law, particularly stands out for his expertise and knowledge of contractual real estate arrangements with underlying public law issues (AOT construction leases, etc.). His track record on this type of complex arrangement is a differentiating element that provides real added value.’
‘The public and administrative law team at Gide Loyrette Nouel is one of the best in the Paris area. They have exceptional experience, and the advice provided is always relevant and solid and helps move matters forward. Taking into account commercial and operational constraints in the legal analysis allows Gide to provide advice and solutions. This is very rare and makes Gide a firm that stands out from the rest.’
‘Thomas Courtel, in addition to his exceptional legal skills, brings a strategic vision to his cases. He knows how to find solid and practically relevant solutions for his clients on complex cases. Thomas has an exceptional ability to take into account commercial and operational constraints in the search for solid legal solutions. He is a real “deal maker”.’
‘Emmanuel Vital-Durand also provides invaluable advice. His extensive experience makes it possible to secure complex administrative authorization issues which go beyond structuring issues for the realization of projects.’
‘Frédéric Mion stands out for his great analytical finesse, knowledge of the sector, and clarity in his judgement and ability to express himself.’
‘Emmanuel Vital-Durand is an excellent lawyer, absolutely remarkable on a human and professional level, and has valuable experience. Always attentive to the client’s needs, exceptional responsiveness and a great ability to respond to the most demanding requests on a legal/political/institutional level. Unparalleled ability to mobilize Gide teams according to the nature and urgency of the requests.’
‘Thomas Brusq has the perfect ability to respond to requests, including on issues requiring a very high level of technical skill and consideration of institutional issues. Excellent litigation practice, with a real capacity to discuss the strategy implemented constructively.’
Principaux clients
Blablacar
Imerys
Kering
Eiffage
Dalkia
HEC (Business School)
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
NGE Concessions; TIIC; Quaero Capital; Ascendi
SPIIT’s pool of lenders
TF1
Carrefour
Société Générale
Viparis
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
Hémisphère
Principaux dossiers
- Advising one of the two candidates (a consortium made up of Dalkia, RATP and Eiffage) for the award of the concession for the Paris heating production and distribution network, described by the city itself as the contract of the century (approx. EUR 15 billion).
- Advised SPIIT’s pool of lenders on the financing of the acquisition by the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions of regional trains from SNCF (approx. EUR 1 billion).
- Advising TF1 on legal proceedings to have the legal framework applicable to public broadcasters in France amended (approx. EUR 1 billion).
Jones Day
Jones Day‘s ‘proactive and creative‘ team covers the full spectrum of contractual, regulatory and contentious matters in the public law field. The firm has a stellar record of advising on public procurement, concession contracts and project finance in relation to large-scale public infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport, energy and telecoms sectors, and is also skilled in administrative litigation concerning public contracts, regulatory issues and claims against the French state. The team’s expertise in regulatory law further extends to advising on FDI control. At the head of the practice, Philippe Delelis has a wealth of experience in public law, particularly in administrative litigation, and Nicolas Brice is called upon to advise on the full range of public contracts, regulatory issues and litigation. Other notable names include Xavier Domino and Pierre Barthélemy.
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Delelis; Nicolas Brice
Autres avocats clés:
Pierre Barthélemy; Xavier Domino
Les références
‘An available and responsive team which provides a complete and useful analysis of the problem encountered.’
‘Nicolas Brice was diligent and especially available for our case.’
‘The team is extremely responsive and attentive to customer requests with a strategic approach to files that is remarkable in every way. The level of skill is excellent.’
‘Philippe Delelis stands out in particular for his ability to grasp the most complex and unusual issues without losing sight of the political aspects.’
‘Jones Day’s public law team, led by Philippe Delelis, has acted for us for ten years. Because it is the best. Very quick turnaround. Impeccable quality. Reasonable billing. And, above all, an ability to find unexpected solutions and obtain the judge’s approval on them. Philippe Delelis is extraordinarily loyal, a good listener, and has the capacity for reasoning and efficiency.’
‘Philippe Delelis is my contact. Funny, open and original, he is a rare man. He is also a lawyer who listens and is keen to open up discussion to other aspects or disciplines. Finally, he is a very fine, imaginative, quick-thinking jurist, with an efficiency admired by his clients and feared by his adversaries.’
‘A team that is always very professional, precise, informative, attentive, and available, with rare expertise.’
‘A team that listens, and is proactive and creative.’
Principaux clients
ENEDIS
Credit Mutuel
RATP GROUP
CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS (CDC) / BANQUE DES TERRITOIRES
Engie
Groupe Floirat
MERCIALYS
TotalEnergies
Babilou
ELECTRICITE DE STRASBOURG
TDF
EQUANS
EDF
ELECTRICITE DE TAHITI
Principaux dossiers
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
The ‘exceptional‘ Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses a comprehensive public law practice which is particularly commended for its expertise in the fields of energy (where the team continues to advise on high-profile nuclear and hydrogen power projects), telecoms, and rail and road transport. In addition to assisting with complex regulatory matters, the group advises on public procurement, concessions, project finance and significant M&A transactions involving public sector companies. On the contentious side, the team is active in administrative litigation, including challenging the awarding of public contracts and seeking compensation from the French state. Frédéric Salat-Baroux, a highly regarded adviser to key players across the energy and infrastructure sectors, and Marc Lordonnois, who is well versed in public infrastructure projects and transactions, lead the team. Maria Kabanova and Quentin Lejeune have notable expertise in the energy, telecoms and transport sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Salat-Baroux; Marc Lordonnois
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Kabanova; Quentin Lejeune
Les références
‘The team is responsive, able to deal with very complex subjects and always looking for innovative solutions.’
‘Multidisciplinary team capable of handling complex subjects in their entirety.’
‘Strengths and assets: the competence and precision, great availability and responsiveness of the team.’
Principaux clients
Montefiore Investment
Eurazéo
Teréga
Noven – CIM
Hype
Mon Veto – SYNGEV (Syndicat des groupes vétérinaires à investisseurs privés)
URLEM (Union de la Radiologie libérale en Mouvement)
RTE (Réseau Transport Electricité)
Ardian
EDF
Bpifrance
CVC Capital Partners
Airbus
Groupe Casino
Klépierre
Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur (ACA)
Antin Infrastructure Partners
iCON Infrastructure
SHEM
Gestionnaire d’Infrastructure CDG Express
TDF
Sunny Hill Energy Limited
Eutelsat
CDC Habitat
Action Logement Group
Géosel
Agence des Participations de l’Etat
Orange
Archimed
SNCF Réseau
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Global Infrastructure Partners
SNCF Group
Transdev
Aéroports de Paris
Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
EQT
Compagnie des Alpes
Action Logement Group
Adoma
Eramet
FGTI (Fonds de garantie des victimes des actes de terrorisme)
HLD Europe
Advent International Corporation
Principaux dossiers
- Advising EDF on the New French Nuclear Programme: (i) the construction by EDF of six new nuclear power reactors in France by the end of 2035 and (ii) the launch of studies in view of the construction by EDF of eight additional nuclear power reactors.
- Advising Teréga on the H2Med project, one of the main hydrogen import corridors via the Mediterranean, connecting Portugal, Spain and France and eventually North Africa in order to transport renewable hydrogen to the consumer countries of central Europe.
- Advised Airbus Defence and Space SAS on the tender procedure for a public procurement contract to provide satellite communications services awarded by the European Defence Agency, and representing the consortium formed by the client and Marlink in a challenge to the decision to award the contract to a competitor.
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP is widely recognised for its strength in public procurement, concessions and project finance mandates relating to high-profile brownfield and greenfield projects in France, acting for an array of public bodies, private parties and financial institutions. Among the team’s core sectors of expertise are energy, where it has a significant emphasis on the development of offshore wind and, more recently, hydrogen power projects, and transport, where the firm is active across the airport, road and rail spaces. In addition, the team is well versed in regulatory matters and administrative litigation, particularly concerning government contracts. The ‘available, efficient, pragmatic and informative‘ Jean-Luc Champy leads the practice, bringing to bear extensive experience in the development and financing of major energy and infrastructure projects. Quirec de Kersauson provides key support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Luc Champy
Autres avocats clés:
Quirec de Kersauson
Les références
‘It is a close-knit, very available and efficient team, with high-quality lawyers.’
‘Jean-Luc Champy leads the public law practice. He knows his files perfectly, and has an excellent appreciation of the cases and the strategy to adopt. He is very available, efficient, pragmatic and informative. It is easy to communicate with him.’
‘Professionalism and availability.’
Principaux clients
BEI
La Banque Postale, Bpifrance and Santander
Iberdrola Renovables
RTE
Verso Energy
GRTgaz
Région Grand Est
Lhyfe
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
TagEnergy
Transdev
Eiffage
Sanef/SAPN
Vinci Concessions
Vinci Autoroutes
Société du Grand Paris
Armaneo
Principaux dossiers
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
‘A reference in public law‘, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP enjoys a particularly strong reputation in the field of administrative litigation, where the team frequently handles complex and high-profile claims against the French state (including an ongoing case concerning the damages suffered by highway concessionaires as a result of the “Gilets jaunes” protests), in addition to disputes over the awarding and performance of public procurement contracts. The firm’s broad practice also covers the procurement and financing of large-scale public transport and utilities projects, and regulatory issues, particularly in the renewable energy sector, with a client base that ranges from public entities to sponsors, investors and utilities companies. ‘Excellent advisor‘ Thierry Laloum heads the practice and is particularly highly regarded for his expertise in administrative litigation, while the strong secondary line-up includes Anne-Laure Barel, Virgile Chanel and Charles-Antoine Erignac.
Responsables de la pratique:
Thierry Laloum
Autres avocats clés:
Anne-Laure Barel; Virgile Chanel; Charles-Antoine Erignac
Les références
‘A very professional and very responsive team.’
‘Thierry Laloum and Virgile Chanel form an excellent team: with their expertise in both consulting and litigation, they are bold in their practice and very creative. They are also approachable and available, which is much appreciated.’
‘Complementarity and responsiveness of the public law team. Great expertise of the team. Excellent quality advice.’
Principaux clients
Aéroport de Toulouse
Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Travaux Publics
Colas
Dalkia
Eiffage
Kevin Speed
Meridiam
SEPD / SPD
Vinci Airports
Vinci Autoroutes
Vinci Concessions
Voltalia
Voltalis
Principaux dossiers
August Debouzy
Litigation is a clear strong suit of the team at August Debouzy, which has an excellent record of representing high-profile public and private sector clients in regulatory disputes before the Conseil d’État, as well as in cases raising issues of constitutional and EU law. With expertise spanning regulated sectors such as energy, tobacco, transport, healthcare and public utilities, the team’s workload also extends to foreign investment control and public procurement. The highly experienced trio of Emmanuelle Mignon, a well-regarded name for regulatory litigation (who also co-heads the Brussels office), Vincent Brenot, who focuses on public procurement and FDI regulation, and public and regulatory law specialist Nicolas Baverez leads the practice. Hélène Billery, Ghislain Minaire and Guillaume Potin provide capable support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vincent Brenot; Emmanuelle Mignon; Nicolas Baverez
Autres avocats clés:
Hélène Billery; Ghislain Minaire; Guillaume Potin
Les références
‘The teams have a very good command of the functioning of public bodies and the procedural framework.’
‘We work mainly with Nicolas Baverez, who has a very detailed knowledge of political and economic issues with strong skills in public law.’
‘A high-quality team, with excellent technical skills, a very professional and pragmatic approach, great availability, great responsiveness, and tremendous relationships with its clients.’
‘It is an adaptable and united team, with very good communication with its clients, which has a collective objective of providing a high-quality service. This team is able to quickly delve into complex subjects while maintaining its perspective.’
‘Vincent Brenot has particularly solid expertise in environmental law, public law and regulatory matters – he is a pragmatic lawyer who is very available and quickly understands the needs of his clients. He is excellent.’
‘Nicolas Baverez understands the specific issues of a project and can bring them together. He has a formidable capacity to carry out a complex and strategic project by contributing his expertise in public economic law and his knowledge of major contemporary issues.’
‘Hélène Billery is also a brilliant lawyer specializing in public law. She and Vincent Brenot helped us to establish a strategy for our case. Hélène listens very closely to her clients and provides a high-quality service.’
Principaux clients
La Poste
Paname 24
Cameco
Agence des Participations de l’Etat
Harris Interactive
Dunkerque LNG
Baccarat
Envision AESC
TotalEnergies LNG Services France
McCourt group
Sorare
Principality of Monaco
Bolloré Logistics
Eurazeo
IK Partners
Agence Française de Développement – AFD
Microsoft
Philip Morris
Dassault Aviation
SNCF / SNCF Réseau /SNCF Mobilités / SNCF Voyageurs
Santé publique France
EDF / EDF–ENR
RATP
Altarea Cogedim
Nike
Veolia
France Compétences
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Sorare, the biggest French unicorn, in the context of the bill regulating monetizable digital games, including governmental discussions, parliamentary debates, and constitutional litigation.
- Assisted Agence des Participations de l’Etat (APE) in its acquisition of a stake in Alcatel Submarine Network, a strategic submarine telecommunications cable manufacturer.
- Assisted the Principality of Monaco in the context of negotiations with the EU related to a potential association agreement, in particular with regard to CITES regulation, public procurement law, environmental law, merchandise and free movement of goods.
Bredin Prat
With a ‘perfect command of administrative law‘, the public law team at Bredin Prat frequently works closely with the firm’s top-flight M&A department to advise on the regulatory and public law aspects of high-profile deals, most notably in the media sector. In addition to its standout strengths in FDI filings and involvement in precedent-setting administrative litigation, the group has recently taken on an increasing number of regulatory and public contracts mandates relating to large-scale public infrastructure projects (with an emphasis on the transport sector), thanks to Gabrielle Reddé‘s significant expertise in this area. ‘Excellent‘ practice head Yann Aguila covers the full spectrum of litigation and transactional matters in the public sector. Guillaume Léonard is another name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yann Aguila
Autres avocats clés:
Gabrielle Reddé; Guillaume Léonard
Les références
‘The legal expertise of the public law team is top notch. The advice provided is extremely well-documented, precise and reliable. The method of collaboration is highly appreciated because access to the team is very easy and communication is pleasant and fluid. The professional and human qualities of the team members are remarkable.’
‘Yann Aguila has this ability to identify problems and solutions with the eyes of a practitioner and a judge, but also identifies the constraints affecting the company. Guillaume Léonard is an exceptional lawyer who deserves to be particularly noted.’
‘Bredin Prat is my go-to team for French foreign investment and national security law questions and support on our most complex and strategic matters from clients. Their team is well staffed with smart and commercially minded individuals with the broad range of experience that is required to handle the most complex matters in this field. They have knowledge of the law, the policy, and the regulator, and they apply this to help meet client needs and accommodate transaction dynamics.’
‘The quality of the work was impeccable in every way. The background work was perfect (understandable, but detailed). The team perfectly and quickly identified the issues we had to face, and proposed an appropriate response. The invoicing was perfectly transparent, and we had no unpleasant surprises. Communication was very fluid: any reservations we may have had were taken into consideration. The deadlines were communicated transparently and were managed despite the diversity of stakeholders and sometimes points of view.’
‘Yann Aguila is very attentive to customer issues and very efficient in his legal arguments.’
‘Large multi-disciplinary firm. Accurate and quality delivery. The driving force of the next generation of the infrastructure market. We worked mainly with Gabrielle Reddé, who is sharp, smart and available to advise on railway issues in French public and private law.’
‘The team has a perfect command of administrative law, quickly gets to grips with the case, is very responsive and efficient, and attentive.’
‘Yann Aguila is an excellent lawyer – accessible and very competent. He knows how to effectively meet challenges even when it comes to trying to change an overly established case law.’
Principaux clients
Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
EDF
SNCF
JCDecaux
Suez
A group of airlines (Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Iberia)
Société d’Exploitation des Ports du Détroit
RATP
COJO Paris 2024 (Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games of Paris 2024)
CMA-CGM
KKR / Mediawan
Volotea
UBS
Kevin Speed/Ilisto
Pacific Mobile Telecom
ACN (Alliance Carton Nature)
Marceglia
Eiffage Concessions
Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux
Groupe ADP
Sapmer
Daher
Fincantieri
Compagnie des Alpes
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting the railway network manager, SNCF Réseau, in the structuring, awarding and performance of all contractual aspects of the new mega French high-speed lines project between Bordeaux and Toulouse and Bordeaux and Dax (over EUR 14billion).
- Advising CMA-CGM, the French giant shipping group owned by the Saade family, on the acquisition of Altice Media, the biggest multimedia deal of the year in France, in the context of the re-awarding of the multimedia licenses and the French political elections (EUR 1.55 billion).
- Advising a group of leading European airline companies (Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Iberia) in order to challenge the French legal framework applicable to the right to strike of air traffic controllers.
Fréget Glaser & Associés
Specialising in competition and regulatory law, the ‘excellent‘ Fréget Glaser & Associés is renowned for its ability to handle sensitive, high-profile administrative litigation on behalf of an impressive roster of private companies and public operators, including significant recent cases before the Conseil d’Etat bringing challenges against regulatory decisions and governmental decrees. Core areas of expertise include the media, energy, transport, electronic communications, gaming and healthcare sectors, where in addition to litigation the team advises on regulatory issues, state aid and public contracts. Emmanuel Glaser, who is singled out for his ‘excellent background‘ and ‘unparalleled technical skills‘ in major administrative litigation, and Sandrine Perrotet, an expert in regulatory matters, lead the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuel Glaser; Sandrine Perrotet
Les références
‘Great expertise. Lawyers have an exceptional background and profile. Great listening skills and very quick understanding of complex subjects. Very high level technical skills. Flexibility in invoicing.’
‘Emmanuel Glaser has an excellent background and possesses unparalleled technical skills. In addition to this aspect, the team is very responsive and attentive to clients’ needs. They stand out for their ability to react and the strength of their recommendations of legal strategy. An excellent firm with a much appreciated human approach.’
Principaux clients
GROUPE CANAL PLUS
SNCF RESEAU
COENOVE
RÉUNION REGION
CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DU NOTARIAT (CSN)
ALBIOMA
PARIS MUTUEL URBAIN (PMU)
EKWATEUR/JOUL
PECHE AVENIR
JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA
MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS
SOCIETE DE TRANSPORTS DE L’OCEAN INDIEN (STOI)
VILLE DE PARIS
SOCIETE DE PARTICIPATIONS ET DE GESTIONS IMMOBILIERES (SPGI)
COMMUNE DU TAMPON
COMMUNAUTE D’AGGLOMERATION DU CONTENTIN
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the Canal Plus Group in multiple cases, including challenging the largest fine in French media regulation history (3.5 million euros), and advised the Group on several strategic matters.
- Advising SNCF Réseau, the French infrastructure manager, on strategic rail regulation issues and its most sensitive litigation cases, including on crucial issues raised by the adoption of the new tariffs for access to railway infrastructure.
- Advised Coénove, an association which brings together major players in the field of the energy efficiency of buildings, on challenging governmental decrees and orders relating to the classification of district heating networks.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP‘s public law team demonstrates significant strength in the infrastructure and energy sectors, and is particularly commended by clients for its ‘rare expertise‘ in advising on tenders for major offshore wind projects. The firm is a frequent adviser to prominent public entities and state-owned companies on regulatory and public procurement issues, nationalisations and privatisations, including assisting with the launch of the new nuclear energy programme by the French state, and is also well versed in administrative litigation and state aid investigations. Pascal Cuche, who has broad experience spanning the infrastructure, energy and healthcare spheres and is well regarded as an expert in FDI regulation, leads the practice. Tanguy Bardet is also a key contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pascal Cuche
Autres avocats clés:
Tanguy Bardet
Les références
‘Tanguy Bardet and Pascal Cuche have significant expertise in public law and knowledge of the sector.’
‘The team has recognized expertise in offshore wind calls for tender and its ability to mobilize its experience in connection with public procedures for other types of major projects is always appreciated.’
‘Pascal Cuche and Tanguy Bardet have been regularly involved in competitive dialogue procedures for offshore wind since 2016, which gives them rare expertise in this field.’
Principaux clients
Française des Jeux
Agence des Participations de l’Etat
RWE Aktiengesellschaft
Caisse centrale de reassurance (CCR)
Mars
DB Cargo Rail France
AB Volvo
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Antin Infrastructure Partners
iCON Infrastructures
Lilium
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Française des Jeux in the context of several cases brought by competitors before the Conseil d’Etat against its privatization (in 2019) and several administrative orders introduced shortly after the privatization.
- Advised Mars, Inc. on regulatory veterinary matters in France.
- Advised AB Volvo on more than forty pending proceedings before several French administrative courts relating to Renault Trucks arising out of the infringement condemned by the European Commission in a decision dated 19 July 2016 relating to an exchange of information between truck manufacturers.
Linklaters
As part of the firm’s energy and infrastructure department, Linklaters‘ public law team particularly stands out for its ‘strong expertise‘ in regulatory and state aid issues relating to the financing and development of large-scale renewable energy and gigafactory projects. The team is also adept at handling public procurement tenders and administrative litigation, and is increasingly active in foreign investment regulation. Counting leading financial institutions and private companies among its clients, the firm is also taking on a growing number of strategic mandates for the French state. Fanny Mahler, whose practice spans the energy, infrastructure, transport and telecoms spheres, leads the team, while Pierre Sikorav provides key support in public contracts, regulatory and litigation matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fanny Mahler
Autres avocats clés:
Pierre Sikorav; Sandra Hoballah Campus
Les références
‘A competent team dedicated to customer satisfaction, always very available. Controlled invoicing. Very smooth collaboration, including direct communication with the partner.’
‘Fanny Mahler stands out for the quality of the advice delivered, her expertise in state aid and public economic law, and valuable strategic vision.’
‘Responsiveness and availability.’
Principaux clients
Africa50
Automotive Cells Company
CDPQ
General Directorate for Energy and Climate of the Ministry for Ecological Transition (Direction générale de l’énergie et du climat)
I Squared Capital
Meridiam
Natixis
Rio Tinto
Envison AESC Group Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ACC on the public law aspects of one of the largest debt financings ever in Europe in the automobile sector, securing €4.4bn in loan facilities to finance the development of three EV battery gigafactories in Europe.
- Advising the lenders (BPI Financement and the European Investment Bank) on the public law aspects in the context of the project financing of the construction and operation of a gigafactory in Douai.
- Advised Helexia, a leading energy transition and energy efficiency services provider, on the implementation of a limited-recourse financing of a portfolio of c.290 solar PV and energy efficiency projects, and the structuring and financing of a portfolio of c.600 energy efficiency projects and solar PV plants.
McDermott Will & Emery AARPI
‘An experienced regulatory team, with real knowledge of administrative litigation’, McDermott Will & Emery AARPI is well versed in handling high-profile cases before the regulatory authorities and administrative courts, including challenges to regulatory decisions and disputes over public contracts. The team is also skilled in advising on regulatory issues relating to private equity transactions and on public procurement and concessions contracts, with a client roster that includes key players from the energy, telecoms, healthcare, defence and transport sectors. Sabine Naugès, who frequently acts in contentious regulatory proceedings and major litigation, leads the team with Laurent Ayache, whose practice has an emphasis on regulatory issues and government contracts. Charlotte Michellet is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sabine Naugès; Laurent Ayache
Autres avocats clés:
Charlotte Michellet
Les références
‘Sabine Naugès, Laurent Ayache and Charlotte Michellet stand out principally for their professionalism, great responsiveness, availability and welcoming attitude.’
‘Laurent Ayache is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He has a keen understanding of business and how companies work, politics and regional issues. Finally, he is always full of ideas. It is really nice to work in these conditions.’
‘Laurent Ayache’s professional excellence is confirmed in each case he works on. He knows how to surround himself with lawyers who are also very competent and committed (such as Charlotte Michellet).’
‘An experienced regulatory team, with real knowledge of administrative litigation.’
‘Sabine Naugès is very involved in public law in regulated areas. She has successfully brought to a successful conclusion numerous disputes against the State.’
‘Technically excellent with very strong commitment to customers.’
‘Laurent Ayache has excellent skills in public law, to which he adds a rare mastery of corporate law matters.’
‘Very good team: knows the subject matter, which is very technical, very well. Very good communication and responsiveness. Charlotte Michellet particularly stands out. I really enjoyed working with her and would be happy to do so again.’
Principaux clients
Orange Group and its subsidiaries (Orange Marine, Orange RDC)
Engie and its subsidiaries (SHEM, Fraîcheur de Paris, CPCU, GRDF)
Groupe Action Logement
Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
Corsica Ferries
Geopetrol
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie du Var
Gefco
Ardian
Capza
H.I.G. Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Orange, the €40 billion French multinational telecommunications corporation in which the State holds 23% of the charter capital, on matters of French and EU public law, including regulatory issues, government relations, competition, and litigation.
- Advising Engie, a French multinational electric utility company, which is one-third owned by the French state.
- Advising Corsica Ferries, the largest maritime passenger transportation company in France.
Orrick
Led by Geoffroy Berthon, Orrick‘s ‘young, talented, dynamic and brilliant‘ team stands out for its advice on public procurement, concessions and PPP contracts relating to some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in France. The firm is particularly well regarded for its role in advising the French state on the development and operation of offshore wind farm projects, but also advises public bodies and leading companies and investors across the rail, aviation, telecoms and renewable energy spheres. In addition, the team undertakes a high volume of regulatory work and administrative litigation, and has a growing niche expertise in the negotiation of corporate power purchase agreements. Constance Boillot provides key support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Geoffroy Berthon
Autres avocats clés:
Constance Boillot
Les références
‘Geoffroy Berthon and his team are young, talented, dynamic and brilliant lawyers. They are technically excellent.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon is a hard worker. His calm manner and attentiveness reassure me as a client.’
‘A very technically skilled team, always looking for innovative solutions to get out of deadlocks in projects. In addition, they know how to bring added value in negotiation situations while always being careful to maintain a quality relationship with all stakeholders.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon in particular has strong experience in concessions and PPPs for very large infrastructure projects in France, which has become rare in the market.’
‘Constance Boillot is also very technically skilled, with a very high capacity for work, which is essential for project finance closings.’
Principaux clients
3i Infrastructure plc
Accenture
Aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur
Allianz Global Investors
Altitude Infrastructure
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Ardian
Auchan group
Autorecharge
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Bolloré Transport & Logistics
Boralex
Bouygues Construction
Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations
Dalkia
DIF Capital Partners
EGIS
EIFFAGE
EOS
Fayat
French Government
GIC
IGY (Island Global Yachting)
Langa International
Microsoft
Neoen
Réseau de transport d’électricité (RTE)
Serena Industrial Partners
Société française du tunnel routier du Fréjus (SFTRF)
Société Générale
TIIC
Vinci Concessions
WAAT
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the French government on the competitive procedure in relation to one of the world’s first commercial floating offshore wind farms to be awarded a remuneration supplement contract.
- Advised the consortium selected as the preferred bidder, comprising Egis Airport Opération, Bouygues Construction Airport Concessions, Aéroports de Nice-Côte d’Azur, TIIC and Serena, on a call for tenders for a concession contract for the construction and development of the new Beauvais-Tillé regional airport.
- Advised the consortium comprising Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, Bouygues Energies & Services and Serena Industrial Partners on a public tender for the PPP project involving the financing, design, construction, maintenance and operation of the new headquarters of the Grand Port Maritime in Marseille.
PARME Avocats
Administrative and public law boutique PARME Avocats is particularly distinguished by its strength in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with an enviable client base that includes the French government and local authorities, as well as prominent private and state-owned companies. The team frequently advises on the public procurement, project finance and PPP contracts for large-scale projects, in addition to handling high-profile litigation concerning public contracts. Other core areas of activity include regulatory issues and urban planning. At the head of the practice, Xavier Matharan is renowned for his experience in administrative litigation and regulatory law, and Karine Hennette-Jaouen is an expert in public contracts. The sizeable team also includes Mathieu Noël, Emilie Coquel, Emmanuel Perois and Garance Yvonnet.
Responsables de la pratique:
Xavier Matharan; Karine Hennette-Jaouen
Autres avocats clés:
Mathieu Noël; Emilie Coquel; Emmanuel Perois; Garance Yvonnet
Les références
‘Xavier Matharan stands out for his availability and transparency.’
Principaux clients
SYCTOM Paris
SIAAP
Dijon Metropolis
SYCTOM Ivry
City of Marseille
EDF-PEI
Corsica Linea
Principality of Monaco
Region Hauts de France
City of Paris
The French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Recovery
Idex
Pizzorno Group
PAPREC
SNCF
The Ministry of the Ecological Transition
The Ministry of Justice
Meridiam
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Greater Nancy Metropolis Meurthe et Moselle
Enedis
FIB Immobilier
YNOV Group
RATP Cap
EQT
ENGIE
Aqualia
Transdev
Region AURA
TISSEO
Demathieu Bard
CEOG
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted with all procedures dedicated to the installation of the CEOG power plant project, combining photovoltaic energy and massive storage mainly in the form of hydrogen for the production of electricity (deal value : 1,4 billion euros).
- Assisting Syctom in monitoring the global performance contract (MGP) for the reconstruction and operation of the waste recovery factory of the city of Ivry (the second waste treatment and energy production factory in Europe), with a deal value of 1,5 billion euros.
- Assisted the Tisséo transport union in all phases of the design and construction of the second Toulouse metro line and in litigation arising from this project (deal value : 1,4 billion euros).
Adaltys Avocats
With a sizeable team based in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille and Rennes, Adaltys Avocats fields a wide-ranging public law practice which spans public procurement and PPP contracts, administrative litigation, regulatory and state aid issues, and urban planning law. In particular, the firm is commended for its advice to both leading private clients and public entities (including the French government) on the awarding and renewal of concession contracts in the transport and energy sectors. Among the key contacts in the team are experienced practice head Gilles Le Chatelier and public contracts and PPP specialist Clément Nourrisson (in Paris and Lyon), Jean-Marc Petit (in Lyon) and Benjamin Boiton (in Marseille).
Responsables de la pratique:
Gilles Le Chatelier
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Marc Petit; Benjamin Boiton; Clément Nourrisson; Xavier Heymans; Philippe Nugue; Lucie Paitier; Simon Rey
Les références
‘Simon Rey is our principal contact and it is really very pleasant to work with him. I would particularly highlight the following points: precision in the follow-up of his files, respect for the commitments made in terms of response times, continual adaptation to our needs in terms of the level of detail expected, and the clarity of his explanations and prepared notes.’
‘The team is responsive and adapts to our requests and our needs. It has demonstrated expertise in the regulatory field of energy as well as in related subjects relating to our project (urban planning, land, water, environment).’
‘Clément Nourrisson is particularly appreciated for his responsiveness, his good interpersonal skills and his ability to explain the subjects and their implications to us.’
‘Very responsive team, which responds to our requirements immediately and does everything possible for its clients.’
‘All the lawyers we consulted are extremely available and respond practically instantly to give us the information we need.’
‘Humble, responsive and creative.’
‘The team demonstrates great responsiveness and listens to the need for workable feedback. The consultations are of high quality. The customer feels supported.’
‘Highly relevant advice. Informative. Efficient.’
Principaux clients
French State – Ministry of Ecological Transition
Compagnie nationale du Rhône (CNR)
ENEDIS
EDF
Groupe Caisse des Dépôts
Keolis
Transdev
Dalkia
Danaher Group
Becton Dickinson
Etablissement Français du Sang (EFS)
Radio France
ADEME
APIJ
OPPIC
SATA
Maïa Group
Xerox-Conduent
NGE
Sipearl
Laurent Perrier Group
Sequano aménagement
Joa group
Elyse Energy
Groupe Nepsen
Irizar Group
Lyon Parc Auto
API Distribution
Afficion
Priams
D2P Aménagement
Société d’Equipement du Bassin de Lorraine (SEBL)
Société Villeurbannaise d’Urbanisme
SPL Lyon Part-Dieu
SPL Terrinov
SPL Confluence
SPL G2D39
Groupe ARAC Occitanie
Region Bretagne
Region Ile-de-France
Region Sud
Region Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Region Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Region Centre Val de Loire
Region Occitanie
Collectivité de Corse
Grand Lyon Métropole
Aix-Marseille Provence Métropole
Métropole Européenne de Lille
Nice Métropole
Rouen Métropole
Bordeaux Métropole
Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole
Saint Etienne Métropole
Toulon Provence Métropole
Métropole du Grand Annecy
Haute-Garonne Department
Grand Port Maritime de Rouen
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint Nazaire
Haropa Port
SYTRAL Mobilités
TRIFYL
SMAG
SMPBPM
Val d’isère ski resort
Méribel ski resort
Courchevel ski resort
Chamonix ski resort
Saint-Gervais ski resort
Oz-en-Oisans ski resort
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sytral Mobilités in relation to the award of the two lots of the EUR 3 billion concession for the public transport network of the Lyon metropolitan area.
- Advised the Collectivité de Corse in relation to the award of public service concessions (EUR 1 billion) for the operation of air links between the four Corsican airports and metropolitan airports.
- Advised the French government on the award of the pumped-storage energy transfer station between Lac Blanc and Lac Noir in the Grand Est region.
CMS Francis Lefebvre
CMS Francis Lefebvre wins praise for its ‘in-depth expertise‘ throughout the field of public law, advising key players across the media, transport, energy, infrastructure and telecoms sectors. On the litigation front, the team is recognised for its strength in high-profile administrative and constitutional cases, particularly involving complex issues of EU law. The firm also has robust experience of advising on public procurement and concessions contracts, particularly in the transport and energy spheres (and offers clients access to an online public procurement remedies toolbox). François Tenailleau, Kawthar Ben Khelil and Thomas Carenzi focus on matters concerning public contracts, while Claire Vannini and Eleni Moraïtou are noted for their expertise in litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
François Tenailleau; Claire Vannini
Autres avocats clés:
Kawthar Ben Khelil; Thomas Carenzi; Eleni Moraïtou
Les références
‘The team is very available and competent. In case of questions on a different area of expertise, they will look for the person best able to answer in their office. A valuable point: the team puts itself on the level of its clients and has a dialogue with them, unlike many other lawyers who can have a contemptuous attitude and deliver monologues.’
‘Kawthar Ben Khelil has very great expertise in the law of public institutions and public procurement and knows how to measure the degree of risk of the solutions envisaged for a given situation.’
‘The public and administrative law team at CMS Francis Lefebvre, led by François Tenailleau, stands out for its in-depth expertise and its ability to offer innovative legal solutions. Their strength lies in their comprehensive approach, which goes beyond just the legal framework, allowing them to have an overview of the issues. The team demonstrates great responsiveness and availability, particularly during critical phases such as calls for tenders and negotiations, where deadlines are often very tight. Their ability to adapt to time constraints while maintaining a high level of quality is a major asset.’
Principaux clients
La Banque Postale
Engie
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Interparking
Corsica Linea
Bruker France
Société d’exploitation des ports du détroit
Lexmark International
NGE
Meridiam
Bouygues Construction
Eiffage Construction
Eiffage Immobilier
Indigo
Crédit Agricole group
Léon Grosse
Veolia Energie et Decarbonation
McCourt Global
Total Raffinage France
BPCE Lease
Paris Saint Germain Football (PSG)
Semmaris
Moma Group
Waga Energy
Union nationale des centres sportifs de plein air (UCPA)
Agence pour la formation professionnelle des adultes (AFPA)
Belambra
Canal Plus
PSTW
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Canal Plus in sanctions proceedings brought by the French regulatory authority for audiovisual and digital communication (Arcom) for breach of its obligations under national and EU law.
- Representing Union des Aéroports Français (UAF) in a challenge before the French Constitutional Council to the validity of a new law aiming at taxing alleged excess profits made by major infrastructure operators in France.
- Representing PSTW (a renewable energy producer) in litigation before the Conseil d’Etat against the retroactive modification of public support to renewable energy production by France, in order to cap the extraordinary revenue of the producers in the context of high market energy prices.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is recognised for its strong expertise in the field of public procurement, routinely advising state entities, sponsors and lenders on the awarding and negotiation of contracts for major infrastructure projects and services. Demonstrating strength across the energy, transport, telecoms, utilities and healthcare sectors, the team is also skilled in regulatory issues, administrative litigation (including high-profile challenges to decisions by government and regulators) and the public law aspects of corporate transactions. Jérôme Pentecoste, who is well versed in public procurement and PPPs, as well as the financing of public projects, leads the team with Ruxandra Lazar, a key name for public contracts and litigation. Jean-Luc Heckenroth is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ruxandra Lazar; Jérôme Pentecoste
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Luc Heckenroth
Principaux clients
Vermilion REP
Vodacom RDC / Vodacom Group
RTE
Region Normandie
Enercal
Société Française du Tunnel Routier du Fréjus
CDC Habitat
Republic of Mauritania
SAPHYN and Région Normandie
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting a client in the negotiation of a public procurement contract with the French Ministry of Defence.
- Advising the SRFTF on various procurement and service contracts, as well as on the refinancing of its loan from CNA and the EIB (European Investment Bank) via the financial markets, for an amount of approximately €650 million.
- Advising the French Ministry of Transport on the award of contracts for the outsourcing and porting of rolling stock and maintenance facilities for night trains known as Intercités or Trains d’équilibre du territoire.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Sitting within the firm’s energy, natural resources and infrastructure group, the public law team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP stands out for its expertise in the energy sector, with a strong emphasis on matters relating to energy transition and decarbonisation. With a client base that includes French and international sponsors, investors and lenders, the team is skilled in complex regulatory issues, administrative litigation, and public contracts relating to large-scale renewable energy, transport, telecoms and waste management projects. Mathias Dantin, a specialist in regulatory, litigation and projects matters in the renewable energy space, heads the public law team, while Rebecca Major heads the wider group. Thomas Herman provides capable support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rebecca Major; Mathias Dantin
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Herman
Principaux clients
Air Liquide
Aqualia / FCC
Amarenco
bp France
Capgemini
Eramet
Eurazeo
GravitHy
Renault
Réseau Transport d’Electricité (RTE)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising GravitHy on the development and financing of its first green iron plant which will produce and utilize low-carbon and renewable hydrogen to manufacture decarbonized direct reduced iron for the manufacture of decarbonized steel.
- Advised Eurazeo on its investment in regional data centre provider Etix Everywhere, through the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund.
- Advising Renault on the development of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure in France.
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP significantly expanded its public law practice in April 2024 with the arrival of Christine Le Bihan-Graf and Laure Rosenblieh, both of whom have notable expertise in energy regulatory issues, from De Pardieu Brocas Maffei. In addition to handling high-profile litigation in the energy sector – including cases before the Conseil d’Etat and Court of Justice of the European Union – the team frequently advises on public procurement and on the public law aspects of infrastructure-related transactions. Bruno Cantier is a key adviser to sponsors, lenders and public authorities on concessions, PPPs and project finance.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bruno Cantier; Christine Le Bihan-Graf; Laure Rosenblieh
Autres avocats clés:
Perrine Limousin; Maxime Gardellin
Principaux clients
Verkor
Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
French Ministry of Transport
SNCF
Baosteel
Hitachi Energy
Amazon
Prysmian
Proparco
Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD)
Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement (Boad)
Afreximbank
Lockheed Martin
Meridiam
TDF
Art Basel
Themis Energy
PerkinElmer
Commission De Regulation De L’énergie
RATP
EDF
Amundi
Credit Agricole Transition Energetique (Cate)
Credit Agricole Assurances
ENEDIS
Allianz
Cnp Assurances
Perifem
TotalEnergies
RTE
IDEX
Ardian
Arcelor
Veolia
Stef
Dentressangle
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Proparco and Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) on the financing of Dakar’s future 100% electric BRT bus network, operated by Dakar Mobilité.
- Advised the lenders, consisting of the EAIF (represented by its agent NinetyOne Pty Ltd), Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement and CBAO Groupe Attijariwafa Bank, in connection with the refinancing of the existing debt of Société Eiffage de la Concession de l’Autoroute de l’Avenir and the financing of additional investments to be made in the Dakar-Diamniadio-AIBD Autoroute de l’Avenir.
- Advising Themis Energy with regard to the construction and operation of a 44MW hydropower plant in Côte d’Ivoire, including the negotiation of the project documents (concession contracts and projects contracts).
Lacourte Raquin Tatar
Praised as ‘pragmatic and in touch with the realities on the ground‘, Lacourte Raquin Tatar‘s public law team predominantly acts for private companies, including major multinationals, real estate developers and investors, but its client base also includes public entities and regional authorities. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in urban planning, where Vincent Guinot and Anne-Laure Gauthier (who was promoted to partner in January 2024) are go-to advisors, with a strong record of assisting in the refurbishment of retail and office buildings. In addition, Benoit Neveu frequently handles the negotiation and execution of public procurement and concessions contracts (in addition to related disputes). Xavier de Lesquen is another key name.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vincent Guinot; Anne-Laure Gauthier; Xavier de Lesquen; Benoit Neveu
Les références
‘A team of essential experts of exceptional reliability. Extremely responsive. In-depth, clear analyses and strong proposals to provide workable solutions. Vincent Guinot and Anne-Laure Gauthier are very pleasant and charismatic personalities, which doesn’t hurt!’
‘Very available, responsive team, constantly monitoring current legislative/regulatory discussions. This vigilance allows us to constantly anticipate issues. A very transparent team that is committed to guiding, informing, and training its clients.’
‘Anne-Laure Gauthier assist us on a regular basis. She brings us an informed, rigorous and precise perspective on the various issues raised. She knows how to modulate her approach in light of our operational constraints. Vincent Guinot also frequently provides us with his assistance with the same ability to reconcile legal constraints and the reality on the ground.’
‘Benoit Neveu, who is our main contact, is a great listener, and very precise and sharp in his analyses.’
‘I find the team to be truly innovative, because unlike many other firms, the solutions proposed by this firm are pragmatic and in touch with the realities on the ground. These are therefore legally reliable but also workable solutions -which is a major asset.’
‘Benoit Neveu’s advice is always much appreciated for its relevance and finesse. It is a pleasure to work with this efficient and imaginative team.’
‘The public law team ensures excellent engagement on the files entrusted to it by working with synergy and complementarity with the other departments of the firm. The rigorous team, which has great expertise, delivers high-quality work, focusing on the interests of the client, and operates smoothly.’
‘Benoit Neveu delivers very high-quality legal services. He has an understanding of the issues and the interests for his client. He constantly seeks concrete and pragmatic solutions thanks to his extensive experience, which gives him particularly detailed and in-depth knowledge of the situations encountered.’
Principaux clients
Gecina
Hines
Trainline
JP Morgan
Altitude Infra
Qair
Aqualter
EDF
Airbus
SFL
Carrefour Property
Unibail Rodamco
Allianz Real Estate
LaSalle Investment Management
Vinci Immobilier
BNP Real Estate
Kaufman and Broad
Generali Real Estate
Icade Promotion
Covivio
Edmond de Rothschild REIM
Primonial
HAROPA Port
Ardian
Art de vivre
Bouygues Immobilier
Novaxia
DWS Asset Management
Publicis
Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur
VIPARIS
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations Habitat (CDC Habitat)
CITEO
In’li
Syndicat mixte DECOSET
DEXIA Credit Local
Syndicat des eaux d’Ile de France
Régie immobilière de la Ville de Paris
French Real Estate Federation (FPI)
Toulouse Metropole
ENO Energy
Nexity
BPD Marignan
Emerige
Eiffage Immobilier
Soletanche Bachy
Ogic
Woodeum
Seqens
Arche Promotion
Quartus
Immochan /Ceetrus
AXA REIM
Eurosic
Interconstruction
Atland
ADIA
Telamon (previously Groupe Panhard)
Société du Canal Seine Nord Europe
Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint Nazaire
Institut de France
Compagnie des Alpes
Colliers
Brownfields
DEKA Immobilien
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Syndicat des Eaux d’Ile de France on the final phase of the tender for the award of a 12-year concession for the supply and distribution of drinking water in the Ile de France region, and successfully represented SEDIF in two major disputes.
- Assisted Toulouse Métropole and Decoset in the context of the renewal of the concessions for the waste treatment and heating network of Toulouse – Le Mirail.
- Advising on the revision of the future bioclimatic local urban plan (PLU-B) for the city of Paris.
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats brings to bear ‘in-depth expertise and solid experience‘ in a wide range of public law matters, acting for leading French companies and public entities, including the French state. The team has significant expertise in administrative litigation, complex regulatory issues and public contracts relating to high-profile projects, with notable strong suits in the transport and telecoms sectors. In the urban planning sphere, Marion Delaigue is frequently called upon to assist with major developments and renovations in the Paris area. Jean Latournerie is a well-regarded specialist in the rail sector, and Térence Cabot is a key contact for concession contracts and PPP projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean Latournerie; Térence Cabot; Marion Delaigue
Autres avocats clés:
Dina Mellahi
Les références
‘Marion Delaigue is a specialist in regulatory matters.’
‘Main assets: continuity of the team throughout the project; availability and very good contact with the teams; and the multidisciplinary approach and organizational agility depending on the subject matter (including mobilization of experts in other areas of law).’
‘Jean Latournerie is very knowledgeable about our company. In addition, he is very approachable and attentive to questions. He helps to address the issues while taking the time to justify his reasoning. He helps to devise strategies that are appropriate and beneficial to our interests.’
‘Available, competent, responsive, attentive.’
‘This team excels in all the key areas expected of a leading law firm. With in-depth expertise and solid experience in managing complex cases, they stand out for their ability to provide innovative and effective solutions. Always focused on their client’s needs, they stand out for their strategic approach, transparency, and impeccable communication. Available and responsive, they ensure constant monitoring and rely on harmonious collaboration between lawyers with diverse skills. Their use of advanced technologies further enhances their efficiency and flexibility.’
‘Marion Delaigue and Dina Mellahi stand out for their availability, knowledge of our project and of the surrounding context, and the pragmatism of their advice.’
Principaux clients
Agence France Presse
Aire Nouvelle (Engie Solutions)
Amazon Web Services
APHP
Apsys
Axione (Bouygues)
Bluematrix
Bordeaux Euratlantique
Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations
Canal France International
Clear Channel France
Dassault Systèmes
DRIEAT
Eiffage Aménagement
Emerige
Fair Promotion
Free/Free Mobile
French State (Ministère de la Transition Ecologique, Ministère de la Défense, Ministère de l’Economie)
Gabon State
Grand Paris Amenagement
Groupama
Haute Garonne Numérique
Hopscotch
Icade/Urbain des Bois
La Fibre 64
Legos
LVMH
Mercedes Benz
ONF
Paris Experience Group
Plaine Commune Développement
Pôle Leonard de Vinci
Posteo
Quartus
Ramery
RATP
RATP Solutions Ville
Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Région Grand Est
Région Normandie
Sem Paris Seine
SNCF Voyageurs/SNCF Réseau/SNCF Gares & Connexions
Société du Grand Paris
Sogaris
Syctom
TELT
Terega
Université de Lille
Val de Loire Numérique
Voies Navigables de France
Vorwerk
Agence France Presse
Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Principaux dossiers
- Advising SNCF Network in connection with plans to modify a number of its existing entities, which operate as so-called EPICs.
- Advising SPL Plaine Commune Developpement on the implementation of the €250 million Pleyel urban crossing project.
- Advising Free and Free Mobile on complex contentious issues at the intersection of public and telecoms law.
LPA Law
LPA Law significantly expanded its public law practice in January 2024 with the addition of Marion Roquette-Pfister, who joined from Norton Rose Fulbright, bringing expertise in regulatory issues, public procurement and concession contracts, and administrative litigation. The firm has recently been active in high-profile mandates in the transport, infrastructure, life sciences and energy sectors, acting for prominent clients that range from leading pharmaceutical companies to the French state. Urban planning law is the other key pillar of the ‘exceptional‘ practice; Hélène Cloëz is renowned for her experience in advising private developers, financial institutions and public entities on the development of large-scale real estate projects, including major skyscraper projects in Paris.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marion Roquette-Pfister; Hélène Cloëz
Les références
‘Exceptional team with great experience in litigation of national importance. The excellence of the team, its availability and its ability to mobilize colleagues undoubtedly places them among the top teams in France.’
‘Excellent knowledge of public and administrative law issues, very good attention to detail.’
‘Very competent and available partners.’
‘Dynamic and responsive team, very attentive to the needs of clients. The legal solutions to the problems posed are robust, including when they involve innovative concepts.’
‘Marion Roquette-Pfister is particularly distinguished by the finesse of her analyses and her strategic vision of the issues involved in complex situations, with a real capacity to anticipate opposing tactics.’
‘Hélène Cloëz stands out for her very strong technical skills in town planning law.’
Principaux clients
French Transport Infrastructure Financing Agency (AFIT France)
French State – Ministry of Transports
International Union of Railways
Abbott France
TIER Mobility
Idex Territoires
Groupement Parisien Inter-Bailleurs de Surveillance (GPIS)
SFR
Unibail
Principaux dossiers
- Representing AFIT France (a French state-owned agency) in the context of strategic litigation with the 7 main French private motorway concessionaire companies regarding the execution of a protocol concluded with the French government and in particular enforceable orders for an amount of around several hundred million euros.
- Representing the International Union of Railways in the challenge to a decision of the European Commission excluding the client from an important tender proceeding for the awarding of a grant of several millions euros.
- Representing the French state (the Ministry of Transport) in the context of litigation launched by 3 major French airports claiming several hundred million euros in compensation for the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
OYAT
The energy and transport sectors are core areas of expertise for the public law team at OYAT, which remains a go-to adviser to the French government, regional authorities and state-owned entities, as well as leading private companies. The firm has a strong record of advising on the public procurement and concessions contracts for major airport, rail and infrastructure projects and services, and has notable experience in digitalisation and energy transition matters. Laurent de la Brosse leads the practice and is well versed in both contentious and advisory matters relating to public contracts and public real estate. Romain Canot is another key name.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laurent de la Brosse
Autres avocats clés:
Romain Canot; Émilie de Boussiers
Les références
‘Very strong involvement in innovative matters combining banking law, commercial law and public law, the aim of which is to finance the energy transition of the residential sector.’
‘Responsiveness, common sense, pragmatism.’
‘Knowledge of the subject matter, operational and pragmatic advice.’
‘Very responsive team that fully engages with projects.’
‘The team is very responsive, listens to and adapts to the client’s requests without having a standardized approach, demonstrates flexibility in its organization to best respond to needs, anticipates issues and is a source of solutions. The advice provided is relevant and pragmatic.’
‘Laurent de la Brosse is a very responsive partner, who always listens to his client. He offers adapted, organised and relevant solutions. He knows how to surround himself with quality collaborators and offer suggestions adapted to his client.’
‘The team is accessible and makes itself available to determine the skills necessary to address the issues and does not hesitate to work cross-functionally with its members or its network to try to always be relevant and up to date with practices.’
‘Romain Canot is committed to the client’s success and knows how to understand business issues. His rigour and transparency in the management of files is valued.’
Principaux clients
Bordeaux Métropole
Haropa – Port de Paris
Office des Transports de Corse
Région Hauts de France
Région Nouvelle Aquitaine
Région Bourgogne Franche Comté
Smalim
Centralesupélec
Campus Agro
Département des Hauts de Seine
Sytral
Région Grand Est
Région Bretagne
Voies Navigables de France
Epaurif (Etat)
Université Paris Saclay
SPL Grand Est Mobilités
Région Normandie
Région PACA
Toulouse Métropole
Préfecture des Hauts-de-Seine
Eutelsat
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the French State (Ministry of Higher Education) on the award of the concession agreement in the context of the implementation of the Paris Santé Numérique Campus on the site of the former Val de Grace Hospital (contract value: €1.2bn).
- Advising Region Grand Est, Région Hauts-de-France, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Occitanie and Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the context of setting up local public companies for the management and financing of rolling stock.
- Advised Région Grand Est on the award of the contract for the regeneration and operation of the Nancy-Contrexéville line.
Schmitt Avocats
Boutique firm Schmitt Avocats houses a broad public law practice with ‘excellent knowledge of public procurement law‘ as well as robust experience in urban planning and public real estate matters, with a focus on advising private companies, including service providers and real estate developers. Elias Berkani and Antoine Tabouis advise on the awarding and performance of public contracts, particularly in relation to large transportation and mobility and energy projects, and are also skilled in related administrative litigation. Emmanuel Bachelier heads the side of the practice dedicated to urban planning matters, covering office, residential and logistics developments. Olivier Schmitt also lends senior expertise to the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elias Berkani; Antoine Tabouis; Emmanuel Bachelier
Autres avocats clés:
Olivier Schmitt; Johan Sanguinette; Mélanie Blanchard
Les références
‘Available and attentive to his clients, Antoine Tabouis demonstrates pragmatism and knows how to move the needle according to the issues at stake to arrive at appropriate solutions.’
‘Niche firm in public law with particular expertise in the field of public procurement. Great technical expertise that is delivered at the level of operational staff, particularly in the context of training sessions. Advice in the form of comprehensive and enlightening notes that allow the risk to be located and understood effectively. Reasonable fees given the size of the firm.’
‘Elias Berkani is a high-quality lawyer. His skills, his availability and his search for solutions make him an excellent lawyer.’
Principaux clients
AEW EUROPE / AEW CILOGER
AGACHE
ALLIANZ – IMMOVALOR
ALTITUDE INFRASTRUCTURE
BAYER HEALTHCARE FRANCE
BLEECKER
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)
CATELLA LOGISTIC EUROPE
CENTRE NATIONAL D’ETUDES SPATIALES (CNES)
CMA CGM
COVIVIO (ex-Foncière des Régions)
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE IMMOBILIER
DADOUN Group
DENTRESSANGLE
DHL
DUVAL Group, Duval Conseil, Ugolf
EGIS Group
EIFFAGE RAIL EXPRESS – ERE (EIFFAGE CONCESSIONS)
ELCIMAÏ
EMERIGE
ERISMA
FRANKLIN
GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK) FRANCE
GRAND PARIS SUD (COMMUNAUTE D’AGGLOMERATION)
GROUPE GIBOIRE
HERTEL INVESTISSEMENTS
INDIGO
INETUM
IVECO FRANCE (CNH INDUSTRIAL group, ex-FIAT INDUSTRIAL group)
JENOPTIK
LES PETITS CHAPERONS ROUGES (LPCR) – GROUPE GRANDIR
LA MÉRIDIONALE
LES PETITS CHAPERONS ROUGES (LPCR) – GROUPE GRANDIR
NANTERRE COOP’ HABITAT
NEDAP
NEXTER (KNDS Group)
NOVAXIA
OCEANEX
OFFICE NATIONAL DES FORÊTS (ONF)
OGIC
PAUL RICARD S.A.
PHENIX GROUP
PRINCIP
PROMEOR
PROSOL
RAFFINERIE DU MIDI / ENTREPÔT PETROLIER DE LYON (EPL)
SAUR
SCA LES VERGERS D’ANJOU
SEA-INVEST FRANCE
SeMAO (subsidiary of SHEMA – EDF Group – and VINCI Concessions)
SFERIS
SIEMENS Group: SIEMENS SAS, SIEMENS MOBILITY, SIEMENS LOGISTICS
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOCIÉTÉ AUTOROUTES ET TUNNEL DU MONT BLANC (ATMB)
SOGEPROM
SPL SEINE OUEST AMENAGEMENT
STEF Group
THALES Group
TOTALÉNERGIES Group: TOTALENERGIES MARKETING FRANCE, TOTALENERGIES MARKETING SERVICES, TOTALENERGIES RENOUVELABLES FRANCE
TRANSDEV Group: CITYWAY, Contrôle du Stationnement sur Voir (CSV – MOOVIA), TRANSDEV SA
VASTNED MANAGEMENT
VINCI Group: VINCI CONCESSIONS, VINCI AIRPORTS, VINCI IMMOBILIER
WEWORK
XPO LOGISTICS
Principaux dossiers
- Advising La Méridionale, one of the historic operators of public service concession for Corsica’s maritime connection with mainland France, on an investigation by the European Commission to assess the compatibility of the new 2029-2030 public service concession with state aid law.
- Advising Siemens Mobility on monitoring the performance of its public procurement contracts with French public entities.
- Advising Indigo on the planning authorisations relating to the partial transformation of some of its car parks into urban logistics spaces.
Seban & Associés
Fielding a sizeable team from its offices in Paris and Lyon, Seban & Associés has a formidable public law offering focused entirely on advising public and semi-public bodies, with an impressive client base that takes in government ministries, city and regional authorities, and territorial collectivities. Combining expertise in urban planning, public contracts, public domain law, criminal law, real estate, social housing and the environment, the team’s workload includes advising on major energy, telecoms, infrastructure and transport projects, regulatory issues, and large-scale urban redevelopments and social housing projects. Didier Seban, Marie-Hélène Pachen-Lefèvre, Thomas Rouveyran, Guillaume Gauch, Alexandre Vandepoorter, Lorène Carrère, Céline Lherminier and Anne-Christine Farçat are among the key names in Paris.
Autres avocats clés:
Didier Seban; Marie-Hélène Pachen-Lefèvre; Thomas Rouveyran; Guillaume Gauch; Alexandre Vandepoorter; Lorène Carrère; Céline Lherminier; Anne-Christine Farçat; Philippe Guellier; Audrey Lefèvre; Marion Terraux; Marjorie Abbal; Alexandra Aderno; Eglantine Enjalbert; Yann-Gaël Nicolas
Les références
‘Very high-level multidisciplinary expertise. Very in-depth client support that allows the firm to position itself above its potential competitors on the market.’
‘Philippe Guellier has excellent expertise in digital law.’
‘The team is particularly responsive, listens to our expectations and adapts to the challenges.’
Principaux clients
Société Villeurbannaise d’Urbanisme (SVU)
Territoire énergie 44 et Nantes Métropole
SIPERREC
REGIE AUVERGNE NUMERIQUE
Département du Tarn
Ministère de l’Education
EPA Sénart
Société des Grands Projets
Département de la Guadeloupe
Ville de Marseille
Ville de Toulouse
Région Centre Val de Loire
Syndicat Vienne Energie
Principaux dossiers
UGGC Avocats
UGGC Avocats combines significant expertise in public contracts, urban planning and development, public criminal law and compliance, and regulatory issues to advise leading companies and public entities on public law matters in the rail, aviation, healthcare, ports and energy sectors, among others. The team is frequently called upon to advise on public procurement and public works contracts, in addition to handling related administrative litigation and regulatory disputes. The well-regarded Thierry Dal Farra, who has particularly strong litigation expertise, leads the team. Philippe Hansen, a key contact for urban planning matters, Franck Lepron, Edouard Caupert and Benjamin De Sevin are also names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Thierry Dal Farra
Autres avocats clés:
Philippe Hansen; Edouard Caupert; Benjamin de Sevin; Franck Lepron
Les références
‘High level of expertise in commercial law and regulatory law. The UGGC team knows how to take an innovative approach on complex and technical subjects. Lawyers with a wide variety of profiles who bring a sharp eye to specific economic and accounting issues.’
‘Philippe Hansen is very available to customers. He adapts perfectly to his interlocutors, which is valuable for convincing our teams of the relevance of his reasoning.’
‘Good, ambitious legal strategies.’
‘Edouard Caupert has worked with us for a long time and understands our reasoning as managers perfectly. His team is also very good.’
‘Great work capacity and valuable assistance in decision-making in constrained environments: UGGC is able to understand the issues involved in the files perfectly in order to best advise or defend the interests of its client.’
Principaux clients
Paris 2024
Amazon
European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA)
EDF Group
Kindred Group / Unibet
Systra Group
Dalkia
SCC Group
SNCF Group
OPCO-EP
Académie des Beaux-Arts
Société des Grands Travaux de l’Océan Indien (GTOI), a subsidiary of Colas Group
Public body responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA) – the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission
Castel et Fromaget
Aéroport Marseille Provence (Marseille Provence Airport)
L’Union des Aéroports Français (The French Airports Association)
Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux (GPMB)
PITEL Entreprise
Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Réunion des Musées Nationaux et du Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées (RMNGP)
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting SNCF Réseau in regulatory disputes, focusing on (i) the access to the national rail network and related pricing issues and (ii) managing disputes with other railway companies arising from the withdrawal of traffic rights.
- Acting as counsel to the Union des Aéroports Français on the preparation of documents relating to the management and development of public airport property and the implementation of measures aimed at optimising the management of public airport properties in France.
- Acting as counsel to the public establishment for the conservation and restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (RNDP) on the work carried out following the fire that ravaged the cathedral.
AdDen avocats
Public law boutique AdDen avocats houses a sizeable team in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Lyon and Nantes. The firm has a strong urban planning dimension to its practice, with extensive experience in permitting and administrative procedures relating to major residential and office developments and renovations. In addition, the team advises both public bodies and private companies on public procurement and public construction works. Key names include urban planning specialist Elsa Sacksick, Nicolas Nahmias, Leïla Gosseye, Alexia Robbes and Bordeaux-based Laurent Givord.
Autres avocats clés:
Elsa Sacksick; Nicolas Nahmias; Laurent Férignac; Leïla Gosseye; Alexia Robbes; Simon Daboussy; Jean-Joseph Giudicelli; Laurent Givord; Audrey Lebeau; Anne Davy
Principaux clients
AEW
Apprentis d’Auteuil
Axa Investment Managers (AXA IM)
CBRE IM
COVEA Immobilier
DABICAM
L’Oréal
La Poste Immobilier
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the public procurement procedure and the drafting and negotiation of a development contract (contrat de promotion immobilière) for the construction of the so-called “Campus de la Monnaie” in Pessac.
- Assisting the Fondation des Apprentis d’Auteuil in its project to completely restructure its historic site in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
- Assisted the owner of the 4-star Le Westin Paris hotel (DABICAM) with its project to transform it into a palace.
Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard launched its public law practice in October 2023 with the addition of Jacques Dabreteau, who has robust experience in administrative litigation and all forms of public contracts, from Ashurst LLP. The firm has already established a strong record in handling bids for public procurement contracts for large-scale transport, energy, telecoms, and waste and water projects – including international projects in Francophone Africa – and also advises on the regulatory issues surrounding M&A in the energy sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacques Dabreteau
Les références
‘Excellent firm.’
‘Jacques Dabreteau is very available and responsive; I have never encountered such professionalism.’
‘Very high level of competence, experience and expertise, and a very high level of availability and speed of response and intervention, including good knowledge of the international markets.’
‘Jacques Dabreteau is very experienced and competent. Very available and very responsive and proactive. Experience in a wide range of fields and markets.’
‘Expertise, technical skills and availability. Ability to handle complex cases.’
Principaux clients
Boldyn Networks Limited
Lifen
EDEIS
Fayat
Veolia Eau
SNCF Connect & Tech
Séché Environnement
IBM
Robert Bosch France
PGS Geophysical AS
N+P Group
IGY Marinas
EllaLink
Principaux dossiers
Aramis
Led by Etienne Amblard, Aramis has a clear strength in both advisory work and litigation relating to public procurement and concessions, particularly in the transport sphere, where it advises a number of prominent names in the aviation, rail and road sectors. The firm is also active in the energy, telecoms and utilities sectors, including in M&A and regulatory issues, and has notable experience of advising on public law issues in French Polynesia.
Responsables de la pratique:
Etienne Amblard
Autres avocats clés:
Alizée Gébré
Les références
‘Perfect knowledge and consideration of the issues. Listen to the client’s needs. Ability to respond in a reactive and appropriate manner to operational issues of great complexity.’
‘Etienne Amblard is absolutely remarkable on a human and professional level.’
‘The team is responsive, has a very good understanding of the client’s issues and provides solid legal analyses.’
‘Etienne Amblard is very professional, clear, trustworthy and engaged.’
Principaux clients
Vinci Autoroutes
EDF Renouvelables
Intel US
DomusVi
Roto Frank
Kelvion
SODIPARC
Vinci Construction Grands Projets
Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin
SNCF Gares & Connexions
SNCF Voyageurs
Egis Airport
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Syndicat mixte Autolib’ Vélib’ Métropole
Télio Group
Office des postes et télécommunications de Polynésie française
Tahiti Nui Telecom
VOMM
MAPAD Santé
Citelum
2IDE
Voies navigables de France
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Intel US on the public law aspects of the acquisition of French company Silicon Mobility, which designs systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) and software for managing electric vehicle motors and on-board charging systems, including an audit of all Silicon mobility’s public contracts.
- Representing Syndicat mixte Autolib’ et Vélib’ Métropole in appeal proceedings before the Paris Administrative Court of Appeal related to the termination process of the Autolib’ public service delegation contract for an electric car sharing programme.
- Assisting Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations in an investment dedicated to the design, construction and operation of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and shared operator network units enabling the operation of several DAS.
Baker McKenzie
Litigation is a key pillar of the public law practice at Baker McKenzie, which frequently handles disputes concerning the awarding and performance of public contracts, as well as issues of constitutional law. On the advisory side, the team assists with public procurement and concessions, regulatory issues, particularly in the telecoms and energy spaces, and compliance with sanctions. Arnaud Cabanes, whose client roster ranges from local governments and state-owned entities to prominent private companies, leads the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Arnaud Cabanes
Autres avocats clés:
Christophe de Saint-Pern
Principaux clients
ATOS
Bollegraaf
ACCENTURE
CGI
INETUM
Ile-de-France-Mobilités (IDFM)
Electricité de France (EDF)
Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
Canal+
La Poste
Métropole du Grand Paris
Métropole Européenne de Lille
Principaux dossiers
- Represented CNews in litigation before the Conseil d’Etat brought by Reporters Sans Frontières against a decision of the French media regulation authority (ARCOM) rejecting its demand to send a formal notice to CNews asking to comply with rules related to diversity of opinion in a TV programme dedicated to information.
BCTG Avocats
BCTG Avocats‘ public law practice has significant strength in the energy sector, recently advising on public procurement contracts and PPPs relating to renewable energy projects and services. Other sectors of expertise include infrastructure, transport and utilities, where the team assists with public contracts, regulatory and permitting issues, and litigation. Paul Elfassi, a key name in the energy sector, and Ludovic Babin, who advises on the full range of public procurement, concessions and PPP contracts, jointly head the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Elfassi; Ludovic Babin
Autres avocats clés:
Nelsie Bergès; Marie Paquier
Les références
‘BCTG’s team remains among the most competent lawyers in renewable energy permitting.’
Principaux clients
Groupe EDF Renouvelables
TotalEnergies
Vinci Environnement
SNCF Group
Département du Rhône
Entreprise de travaux publics de l’Ouest (Groupe ETPO)
Région Nouvelle Aquitaine / Port de Bayonne
SYSTRA
Société Anonyme d’exploitation du Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy
Valorem
WPD
VSB Energies Nouvelles
JPEE
Voltalia
Acapace
Arise Mauritania SA (Port de Nouakchott)
Musée du Louvre
DIRA
Andera Partners
Green Lighthouse Développement (GLHD)
Dev ENR
TERAPOLIS
Mirova
Andera Partners
General Electric
ENBW
Direction des Routes Atlantiques
French Polynesia Ministry of Transport
Orsay Museum
Universcience
Servair
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Région Nouvelle Aquitaine with the transfer of ownership of the marina to Communauté d’agglomération du Pays Basque.
- Assisted POPB, the public company in charge of the operating activities of the Accor Arena and Adidas Arena, in the context of a dispute relating to the award of a public procurement contract for the purchase of security devices, particularly for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés acts for a diverse client base of private operators in the rail, road, healthcare and defence sectors and public bodies, including government ministries, public financial institutions and, most notably, the local governments of French overseas territories. The firm has robust experience of advising on the awarding and performance public contracts (including related litigation), with a particularly strong skill set in PPPs and project finance. Frédéric Destal and Agnès Macaire, an expert in PPPs and public financial law, lead the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Destal; Agnès Macaire
Autres avocats clés:
Thomas Vaseux
Les références
‘Strengths/assets: Expertise in public and administrative law. Quality of delivery. Quality of customer relations is a real plus compared to other firms (simplicity of following up on cases, availability, information provided, optimization of service costs, etc.). Ability to offer innovative solutions in terms of legal solutions offered. Respect for junior employees, who are valued, and lawyers with diverse profiles.’
‘Agnès Macaire and Thomas Vaseux have very good knowledge of public contracts and public-private partnerships, great availability and informative advice, and provide essential support on litigation. A complementary team. The presence of these lawyers is a determining factor in our choice to retain the firm for its legal advice services.’
‘This is a team that always responds to our requests and has assisted us with difficult issues. We appreciate being able to count on their expertise, regardless of the time difference.’
‘We work mainly with Frédéric Destal, and we particularly appreciate his expertise in very complex sectors such as digital and aviation. He has a perfect command of public contract procedures such as the delegation of public services and public-private partnerships, as well as all other complex public procurement procedures, such as competitive dialogues and design-builds.’
Principaux clients
Alstom
Atout France
Caisse des dépôts et consignations / Banque des territoires
CIP-GERS
Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane
Collectivité Territoriale de la Guadeloupe
Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique
Collectivité de Mayotte
Communauté d’agglomérations du Sud de la Réunion
Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR)
Fédération Française du Transport de Personnes sur Route (FFTPR)
Gouvernement de la Nouvelle Calédonie
Gouvernement de Polynésie française
Gouvernement de Wallis et Futuna
Laboratoire Novonordisk
Ministère de l’économie, de la finance et de la relance
Ministère de la Justice
Ministère des Armées
Photosol
Province Sud Nouvelle-Calédonie
Reby
SCI Mousset
Serenysun
SNCF
Société publique local d’aménagement numérique de la Guyane
SQLI
Valorem
Ville de Cayenne
Voltalia
Windvision
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the French Ministry of the Armed Forces on the performance of the concession contract (formerly called CEGELOG and now called Ambition Logement) relating to the outsourcing of the management of state-owned housing stock.
Franklin
Franklin strengthened its public law offering significantly in September 2024 with the addition of Cendrine Delivré from CDE Avocat, bringing to the practice extensive experience in major transport infrastructure projects and energy regulatory issues, particularly in Francophone Africa. Under the leadership of Jérôme Michel and Michel Sapin, the team advises on public procurement, PPPs, concession contracts and regulatory matters in the defence, energy and transport sectors, both in France and abroad.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jérôme Michel; Michel Sapin
Autres avocats clés:
Cendrine Delivré
Principaux clients
Enedis
Aliaxis
Prologis
Groupe Duval
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Enedis, the leading France-based electricity distribution network operator, on a “mutualisation protocol” with the city of Paris and its service provider for all works to be performed in common locations.
- Assisted Aliaxis, a large Benelux group, on a virtual/financial cross-border corporate PPA (in several European countries) concluded with the German energy provider Encavis, the related solar plant being located in Italy.
- Assisted Prologis, the leading US-based real estate and supply chain logistics company, on public domain occupation issues linked to authorisations and contracts granted by Aéroports de Paris (ADP) and the transfer of property rights in the context of these authorisations and contracts.
FTPA
FTPA combines expertise in public procurement and urban planning and development to advise on the drafting and negotiation of public contracts relating to digital and transportation services and housing developments, among other areas. The firm has a particularly strong presence in the rail sector, where it assists key players with public procurement procedures and administrative litigation. Raphaël Crespelle, who focuses on public contracts, and urban planning and public law experts Bernard Cazin and Julien Marceau lead the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raphaël Crespelle; Bernard Cazin; Julien Marceau
Autres avocats clés:
Ludovic Alamargot; Tristan Boucheteil
Les références
‘Responsiveness and availability. Effective and agile collaboration. Strong proposals and analysis of files.’
‘An available, positive team with good internal coordination.’
‘Raphaël Crespelle stands out for his creative qualities, and Ludovic Alamargot for his rigour.’
‘The team combines an excellent level of quality with perfect adaptation to the expectations of the client and their environment.’
‘A detailed understanding of our needs that comes from a good knowledge of our activity, an appetite and a good capacity to deal with a file in an innovative way, and very good synergy between team members to deal with certain complex and/or urgent files.’
‘Raphaël Crespelle stands out for the finesse of his analysis and recommendations in terms of litigation and pre-litigation strategy.’
Principaux clients
Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine
Société Nationale SNCF
SNCF Voyageurs
SNCF Gares & Connexions SA
SNCF Réseau
Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (EPRNDP)
Alstom
Agence France Museum
CNES
Vinci Construction
Dodin Campenon Bernard
Guadeloupe entretien maintenance
Commune de Plessis-Robinson
COREM Promotion
Commune de Blanc-Mesnil
Coopérative U France
ARGAN
Commune de Thiais
LEITMOTIV Private Equity
FNSEA Grand Bassin Parisien
PERIAL AM
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a consortium composed of Caisse des Dépôts, SNCF Voyageurs, SNCF Réseau, SNCF SA, SICF and Toit Temporaire Urbain (TTU) SA on the setting up and monitoring of an innovation partnership contract in the context of the revitalisation of bare or partially built land by installing mobile, removable, reversible, sustainable, reusable structures.
- Advising Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (EPRNDP) in the context of the contracts regarding the security and reconstruction of Notre Dame de Paris.
- Advising SNCF Voyageurs in the renegotiation, drafting and execution of TER public service agreements with four French regions before they are opened to competition.
Goutal Alibert & Associés
Fielding a sizeable team from its offices in Paris, Versailles, Toulouse, Nîmes and Rennes, Goutal Alibert & Associés enjoys a strong reputation for its representation of public bodies, including the French state and local and regional authorities. The firm routinely advises on public contracts relating to major infrastructure projects, spanning the healthcare, utilities, sports and transport sectors, and has further expertise in criminal public law actions (in addition to launching a subsidiary, GAA Le Droit Autre, focused on AI in the public sector). Yvon Goutal leads the team from Paris.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yvon Goutal
Principaux clients
Ministère des finances (Monaco)
Ministère de l’Equipement (Monaco)
Direction des affaires juridiques (Monaco)
Ministère Transition écologique (France)
Métropole du Grand Paris
Département des Hauts de Seine
Toulouse (Ville et métropole)
FranceAgriMer
Fondation CARTIER (Cartier et Richemont)
Réunion des Musées Nationaux Grand Palais
Ile de France Mobilités
Département du Gard et Habitat du Gard
Région Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur
Musée du Quai Branly
Centre Pompidou
Métropole de Nantes
Communauté urbaine GPSEO
Conseil Régional de Guadeloupe
Principaux dossiers
HK Legal
Public law and construction boutique HK Legal is noted for its niche strength in advising on international infrastructure projects (particularly in La Réunion), including transport, energy and wastewater developments. In addition to advising on public contracts and public domain issues, the team is skilled in administrative litigation and disputes relating to public construction works. François K’Jan, whose client base includes an array of public entities, leads the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
François K’Jan
Autres avocats clés:
Jessie Rameau
Les références
‘The team stands out for its responsiveness, expertise, commitment, and for proposing strong and innovative solutions.’
‘François K’Jan, who is our main contact, has an immediate understanding of our needs/issues and knows how to surround himself with the necessary teams/skills.’
‘The team is friendly, available and responsive. They know our sector of activity.’
Principaux clients
Agence Nationale Sécurité Sanitaire Alimentaire Nationale (ANSES)
Santé Publique France
Aéroport de La Réunion Roland Garros
Métropole Aix Marseille Provence (MAMP)
Principaux dossiers
Joffe & Associés
Joffe & Associés stands out for its strong expertise in the transport (particularly rail and aviation), energy and telecoms sectors, acting for prominent private and state-owned companies, as well as local authorities. The team’s practice takes in advice on public procurement, concession and PPP contracts, public construction and planning issues, and high-profile administrative litigation. Practice head Mathieu Gaudemet is equally adept at handling contentious and advisory matters in the public sphere.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mathieu Gaudemet
Autres avocats clés:
Marie-Alix Mallet
Les références
‘Very good team – agile and high-performing. The firm is able to deal with day-to-day issues but also technical and specialist matters and medium-sized cases.’
‘Mathieu Gaudemet is a specialist in his area. He is the Swiss army knife of public law.’
Principaux clients
DALKIA
ORANGE SA
GESPACE
KEOLIS SA
AEROPORTS DE PARIS
METROPOLE ROUENNORMANDIE
CAPGEMINI
TICE
AGENCE NATIONALE DE LA RECHERCHE
HUB ONE
SOCIETE CANAL SEINE NORD EUROPE
IN VIVO
SNCF SA
CLUB MED SAS
XPO LOGISTICS
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Hub One, the new technologies subsidiary of Aéroports de Paris, on the award of a major concession contract, scheduled to run for a dozen years, for the deployment of a high-speed fibre network on the site of the Rungis National Interest Market.
- Assisting Gespace, a subsidiary of Dalkia, in the ongoing litigation launched by the Ile de France Region in an attempt to recover compensation for the loss it believes it suffered as a result of anti-competitive practices in the award of public contracts in the mid-90s.
- Advising SNCF SA on streamlining its corporate organization, after years of assisting the SNCF Group with operational issues, notably the opening up of rail lines to competition.
Racine
Racine remains a go-to firm to advise on urban planning issues relating to major housing, education, tourist and other developments and renovations, acting for a number of leading real estate developers. Advising on (and handling disputes relating to) concession contracts for large-scale public infrastructure projects, public domain and regulatory issues also make up a key part of the practice. Sylvain Bergès, Thierry Gallois and Lyon-based Damien Richard jointly head the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sylvain Bergès; Damien Richard; Thierry Gallois
Les références
‘A team that knows how to mobilize quickly and efficiently. Very good relationships with its clients.’
‘Responsive and multidisciplinary team that is able to support us in very different and complex cases.’
‘We have a relationship of trust with Sylvain Bergès. He takes the time to explain his legal analyses.’
‘High-performing and proactive team which provides pertinent analyses.’
‘The team’s strength lies in its ability to respond to our requests by providing business-oriented advice that fully corresponds to our issues, based on its in-depth knowledge of the management of French public contracts and the constraints of our functions and operations. Their team is inventive in the way it approaches issues, outside of a purely contractual framework, and the speed of responses helps us to get ahead in the management of legal issues with the parties concerned.’
‘Sylvain Bergès’ availability to deal with all our issues is really appreciated. His skills in our sector of activity are proven, which is uncommon in the legal advice sector. He is also very efficient in proposing solutions that go beyond an overly formal reading of the contractual documents in a file.’
Principaux clients
Enéal
VH 15 Notaires
Semop Port-La-Nouvelle
Generali
Crédit Agricole Immobilier
Suez RR IWS Minerals
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting SCCV Les Thermes with the planning issues related to the renovation of Thermes d’Aix les Bains, a popular tourist destination in the French Alps, aimed at its conversion into a major housing development.
- Advising Linkcity, the international property development arm of the Bouygues Group, on the development of the Coeur de Ville project in the municipality of Ferney Voltaire, which will involve the construction of a major university campus.
- Assisting SEMOP Port La-Nouvelle in a lawsuit that has been filed by non-profit organisations, such as Amis de La Terre France, La France Insoumise and Europe Écologie-Les Verts, and several individuals, seeking to cancel the concession contract for the development, operation, and management of the Port La-Nouvelle commercial port.
Sensei Avocats
With offices in Paris, Rennes and Aix-en-Provence, Sensei Avocats is well placed to advise government ministries, city and regional authorities, and other public bodies throughout France. The dedicated public law boutique is experienced in the full range of public procurement, urban planning and development matters, as well as related environmental and construction issues. Eric Sagalovitsch, Blaise Eglie-Richters, Barbara Rivoire, Raphaëlle Chocron and Christophe Lonqueue are among the key contacts in Paris.
Autres avocats clés:
Christophe Lonqueue; Eric Sagalovitch; Blaise Eglie-Richters; Jean-Christophe Lubac; Barbara Rivoire; Marc Taddei; Morgane Flaud; Jonathan Azogui; Raphaëlle Chocron
Principaux clients
Port autonome de Strasbourg
Etablissement public d’aménagement de Bordeaux Euratlantique
Etablissement public foncier et d’aménagement de la Guyane
Métropole de Toulouse
Ministère de la culture
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Collectivité européenne d’Alsace
Régie Eau d’Azur
Le Mans Métropole
MUCEM
SIRCOB
ORGANOM
Métropole Européenne de Lille
Communauté d’Agglomération Grand Paris Sud
Commune de Boulogne-Billancourt
Bordeaux Métropole
Region Ile de France
Grenoble Alpes Métropole
EPA Paris Saclay
Etat de Monaco
Principaux dossiers
Taylor Wessing
Under the leadership of Sophie Pignon, who has notable experience in public contracts and regulatory issues (particularly in the energy sector), Taylor Wessing is a frequent presence on significant public procurement mandates. The team advises both lenders and sponsors on the drafting and negotiation of public contracts across an array of sectors, including transport, infrastructure, technology and energy, and also assists with energy-related transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sophie Pignon
Autres avocats clés:
Claire Desjardins; Marcos Portela Barreto
Les références
‘Strengths: Responsive, not dogmatic, and enterprising in the way it approaches legal issues. It is much more suited than many firms to operational issues. And it charges prices that are consistent with the issues at stake.’
‘Sophie Pignon and Claire Desjardins position themselves as partners who can also challenge clients. Very good communication.’
‘Efficient and very knowledgeable about their area of expertise.’
‘Sophie Pignon and Marcos Portela Barreto are experts in this area, who provide tailor-made and practical advice on the problems we encounter, with the ability to propose innovative and appropriate solutions.’
Principaux clients
CNR (Compagnie Nationale Du Rhone)
GL Events
COLAS PROJECTS And EDEIS CONCESSIONS
Centre Pompidou
Aeroport De La Cote D’azur
Agence Francaise De Développement – Port De La Goulette
Marlink
Losange
Eiffage Concessions – Ports De Toulon
Eiffage Concessions – Ports De Vallauris
Ville De Nice
Duval Développement Idf
La Cite
Hanvol
Societe D’economie Mixte City’up
Engie (MGP tiers financement)
Opalia / Demathieu Bard
Principaux dossiers
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s public law team has a strong skill set in the energy sector (particularly the renewables space), with notable experience of advising on corporate PPAs, M&A and regulatory issues, as well as the negotiation of public procurement contracts for energy projects. The team’s expertise in public procurement, PPP and concessions contracts also extends to the transport and utilities sectors. Laurent Battoue heads the group, which also includes Arnaud Troizier and Lucien Rapp.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laurent Battoue
Autres avocats clés:
Arnaud Troizier; Lucien Rapp; Antoine Bois-Minot
Les références
‘The WFW team is responsive, competent and, above all, friendly. ’
‘We are used to working with Laurent Battoue. He is on top of his cases, is responsive and quickly mobilizes the resources he needs to respond to our requests, and offers a pragmatic, on-the-ground approach that is much appreciated. He is also very friendly.’
‘I had the opportunity to work with Arnaud Troizier’s team on several projects. Arnaud is committed to responding efficiently and attentively to requests, with the aim of finding the most suitable solutions.’
Principaux clients
Republic of Guinea
Amarenco Group
Bpifrance
Valorem
French Ministry of Defence
BayWa r.e.
ZE Energy
Smart Energies Transition
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting the consortium comprising Elicio and BayWa r.e. during the competitive dialogue process relating to the installation of floating wind turbines in South Brittany.
- Advising Setec Organisation and SNCF Réseau in relation to the contractual structuring for the design and construction of a new high-speed railway line between Montpellier and Perpignan in the south of France.
- Advising the lenders in the context of the renewal of the public service concession for the operation, management, maintenance and promotion of Beauvais-Tillé airport.
Wilhelm & Associés
Wilhelm & Associés is recognised for its expertise in urban planning law, with a strong focus on obtaining administrative authorisations for major commercial retail developments (and defending clients against challenges to their applications). Its client roster includes an impressive array of real estate developers and key players in the retail sector. The well-regarded Marie-Anne Renaux, a specialist in the redevelopment of urban areas, leads the team with Delphine d’Albert Des Essarts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marie-Anne Renaux; Delphine d’Albert des Essarts
Autres avocats clés:
Inès de Cirugeda
Les références
‘Delphine d’Albert des Essarts stands out for her availability, accessibility, rigour, responsiveness, strategic vision, very good communication and pragmatism.’
‘Smooth communication, responsiveness, extreme availability and pragmatic solutions, Very clear and detailed invoicing corresponding to the work carried out.’
‘Marie-Anne Renaux and Inès de Cirugeda stand out for their responsiveness and the originality and relevance of the solutions proposed. They are 300% involved with excellent knowledge of our sector of activity. Up to date with all new legislative and regulatory provisions and case law.’
Principaux clients
Frey
Leroy Merlin
Avallon Bio Energie
Bouygues Immobilier
Ceetrus / Nhood
Ikea
Vinci Immobilier
Sodec (Porte des Pyrénées)
Imocom Partners
McArthurGlen
PlayBac Presse
Betclic Enterprises Limited
Fiminco
Progereal
Auchan
Weldom
Leclerc (Boldis)
Coopérative U (Au marché des druides)
Krief (Agripole affaire)
74B (Monoprix)
Betclic Enterprises Limited
SCI Valterre (Vaux-le-Vicomte)
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Ceetrus / Nhood in obtaining the administrative commercial authorisations required to open a Primark store in the Pôle Europe shopping centre in Mont-Saint-Martin.
- Assisting Frey Group in obtaining the commercial administrative authorization necessary to construct and open a new commercial building in Saint-Genis-Pouilly.
- Assisting IKEA in obtaining the necessary administrative authorisations for the extension of its store in Strasbourg, including an analysis of urban planning documents.
ADVANT Altana
Responsables de la pratique:
Louis des Cars; Christophe Lapp; François Muller; Cécile Ferouelle
Principaux clients
ALDI
BOUYGUES GROUP: SA, CONSTRUCTION, TP, TELECOM
COLAS
CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES (CAF)
GROUPE FAYAT
LISEA / COSEA
SGP (SOCIETE DES GRANDS PROJETS, ex Société du Grand Paris)
VINCI CONSTRUCTION
XEROX
FONCIERE TOPAZZE
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for CAF in a pre-contractual judicial review against the award of a contract by MEL (Metropole Européenne de Lille) to Alstom Transport.
- Assisting SGP, one of the world’s largest public purchasers, in two areas: (i) relationships with project managers and (ii) relationships with contractors.
- Assisting Aldi with issues of town planning and regulations applicable to establishments open to the public (ERP) in relation to the development of its store network on a national level.
Bersay
Responsables de la pratique:
Martin Tissier
Principaux clients
Syndicat Mixte La Fibre 64
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
ASI AVIATION
SICTIAM
Nouvelle Aquitaine THD
Département de Mayotte
Département du Loiret
Metz Métropole
Rennes Métropole
Collectivité de Corse
Métropole du Grand Nancy
Syaden
Société du Grand Paris
Principaux dossiers
- Represented LaFibre 64, a public body in the South West of France, successfully in a case before the administrative court of Pau regarding penalties imposed on SFR/Altice.
- Advised Société du Grand Paris on telecoms law issues in order to make sure passengers have optimal mobile coverage – for any mobile operator, following an open access scheme – in the 5 new metro lines in the Paris region, including the Line 14 extension to Orly Airport that has opened for the Olympic Games.
- Advised Métropole du Grand Nancy on public law issues regarding granting public land titles to install car charging infrastructure in this area.
Bird & Bird
Responsables de la pratique:
Boris Martor
Autres avocats clés:
Jean-Claude Vecchiatto; Jean-Michel Communier; Marie-Louise Nicolas
Les références
‘Jean-Michel Communier is an excellent advisor, both technically sharp, with a good understanding of risks, while able to make forceful proposals.’
‘Great availability and responsiveness, speed of execution, high quality work, very knowledgeable in their field of practice.’
Principaux clients
Eiffage
Dijon Congrexpo
Aéroports de Lyon
Clear Channel
GENETEC
Getlink Eurotunnel
Comité International Olympique
Groupe Pizzorno Environnement
LADOM
AMEA POWER
State of Cameroon
Government of the Sultanate of Oman
Thales International SA
Medimage Medical Systems
BayWa r.e. France
Principaux dossiers
- Advising AMEA Power, a Dubai-based operator specialised in renewable energy, regarding a desalination complex and plant in Togo, as well as in the context of the financing of the biggest solar power plant in West Africa located in Blitta, Togo.
- Advising Getlink Eurotunnel in connection with its response to the call for tenders for the construction and maintenance of the Lyon-Turin Euralpine Tunnel (TELT) and for the structuring of the consortium with Eiffage and operators specialised in railway IT.
- Advising Eiffage Energie Systèmes (EES), as a subcontractor, in a dispute with SIVALOR (the contracting authority) and Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI) (the holder of the public contract) concerning the performance of a public engineering and construction contract for the modernisation of a waste recycling plant.
Centaure Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Yves Claisse; Jehan Bejot; Jean Alexandre Cano; Nicolas Ferre; Amine Mogrhani; Olivier Magnaval
Principaux clients
PREFECTURE DE PARIS
ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE
ADEME
CHU DE NANTES
CHU DE BREST
CAMPUS CONDORCET
BUSINESS FRANCE
REGION BRETAGNE
ESPCI
AIR TAHITI NUIT
AP-HP
Principaux dossiers
Chatain & Associés
Responsables de la pratique:
Muriel Fayat
Les références
‘Strong listening skills, rapid understanding of complex issues that are relevant to us, speed in handling cases and pertinence of the responses provided in relation to the issues.’
‘Muriel Fayat was our contact within the firm. We were perfectly satisfied with the answers she gave us. Throughout the project, our problem evolved and she immediately adapted accordingly. Her ability to evolve, adapt and her experience impressed us.’
‘Muriel Fayat is an exceptional analyst and strategist.’
Principaux clients
Apwireless
Equans
Département de la Seine et Marne
Principaux dossiers
Cornet Vincent Ségurel
Responsables de la pratique:
Pierre Jakob; Laurent Amon; Frédéric Marchand; Christian Naux; Christophe Pichon; Pierre-Alexis Ramaut
Les références
‘Expertise, responsiveness, good network, wide range of skills within the firm.’
‘Strong points: multidisciplinary and responsive, robust expertise in contentious administrative matters.’
‘The expertise of Pierre Jakob is very valuable.’
Principaux clients
Département des Yvelines
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Rennes Métropole
CCI Nice Côte d’Azur
CCI Nantes St-Nazaire
Brest Métropole
Département des Hauts de Seine
Région des Pays de la Loire
Futuroscope
Agence régionale des Pays de la Loire
Département de la Vienne
Département de la Charente
Loire-Atlantique Développement
RATP Connect
Groupe SNCF
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Argenteuil hospital centre on its reconstruction by 2030.
- Advising CCI Nice Côte d’Azur in the context of the City of Nice’s tender to modernise and develop the historic and iconic Victorine cinema studios.
- Advising Département de la Vienne on the creation of an eco-district within the Futuroscope Technopole, notably to accommodate the Robuchon Institute, a gastronomy school project.
DS Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Marc Poisson
Autres avocats clés:
Julien Anfruns; Nathalie Sultan
Principaux clients
SNCF S.A.
Japan Tobacco International France
University of Orléans
City of Aix-les-Bains
Fonds de dotation du Conseil Economique, Social et Environnemental (CESE)
INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property)
FNADAC (Fédération Nationale des Directeurs des Affaires Culturelles)
Plaine Commune Développement
Commune de Corbeil-Essonne
EPA Marne
Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE)
CINOR
Principaux dossiers
DWF (France) AARPI
Responsables de la pratique:
Bruno Richard
Autres avocats clés:
Tristan Annoot
Les références
‘The team is dynamic and responsive. The service is fast, efficient and creative.’
Principaux clients
Hermitage
MECIUP
Enter Air
Principaux dossiers
Earth Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Yves-René Guillou; Florence David; Thomas Laffargue; Benoît Perrineau; Sophie Imbault; Jean-Michel Blanquer
Les références
‘The Earth Avocats firm demonstrates professionalism, responsiveness and the quality of its work meets our expectations. We appreciate the speed with which the firm processes our requests as well as the precision of the solutions it offers.’
‘We work mainly with Benoît Perrineau, who, along with his colleagues, demonstrates responsiveness and provides strong recommendations. His advice is relevant and up-to-date, and his expertise is valuable for our activities.’
‘The team has a very good knowledge of the public real estate sector and the different players. In-depth expertise in a field known to few legal players, and the ability to respond quickly to clients’ needs.’
‘Sophie Imbault stands out for her responsiveness, ability to take into account the needs of her client and business issues, adaptability, ability to summarize, and ability to clearly translate a legal concept, and Yves-René Guillou for his very good knowledge of the sector and the players, and interpersonal skills.’
‘Competent and available team.’
‘Their analysis is relevant and understandable, and the results have been positive.’
‘Thomas Laffargue stands out for his good analysis and presentation, and Benjamin Roor for his good analysis.’
Principaux clients
Ministère des Armées
Ministère de l’Intérieur
Ministère de la Culture
Opérateur du Patrimoine et des Projets Immobiliers de la Culture (OPPIC)
Semmaris (Marché de Rungis)
Groupe SNCF
UTP (SNCF SA, RATP, Transdev SA, KEOLIS SA, RTM)
Groupe Bouygues
Groupe Vinci
Braxton Asset Management
Groupe Sun’R
Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
Fédération des EPL
GHU Paris Psychiatrie et Neuroscience
Centre hospitalier d’Avignon
Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille
Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil
Groupe Hospitalier Sud Ile de France
Centre Régional de Coordination des Dépistages des Cancers (CRCDC) Grand-Est
Groupement National des Centres Ressources Autisme
Métropole européenne de Lille
Métropole Aix Marseille Provence
Rouen Normandie Métropole
Région Bretagne
Conseil départemental de la Nièvre
Conseil départemental de la Savoie
Conseil départemental de l’Oise
Conseil départemental de Saône et Loire
Communauté Paris-Saclay
Communauté d’Agglomération des 2 Baies en Montreuillois
Communauté d’Agglomération du Pays-Basque
Société d’exploitation de l’Aéroport de Beauvais
Société aéroportuaire de gestion et d’exploitation de Beauvais
Syndicat mixte Pyrenia (Aéroport de Tarbes)
Guadeloupe Pole Caraïbes SA
CCI Hauts de France – Ports de Lille
SAS Port de Commerce de Lorient Bretagne-Sud
Fédération des OPH
Fédération des ESH
Habitat Réuni
Les Résidences Yvelines Essonne
Paris Habitat
RLF
OPAL
M2A Habitat
Groupe Gambetta
SPL Parsef
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted the French Ministry of Armed Forces in selecting the optimal legal structure and monitoring the procedure chosen to enhance the value of a highly significant site located on its public property.
- Assisted UTP (Union des transporteurs publics et ferroviaires) in implementing the transport fraud prevention system as provided for in Article L. 2241-2-1 of the French Transport Code.
- Provided legal support related to urban planning law and environmental law for Group Vinci in preparing several legally secure bids for tenders.
Fiducial Legal by Lamy
Responsables de la pratique:
Clarisse David; Michaël Karpenschif; Walter Salamand; Ludovic Midol-Monnet
Les références
‘The team handles the cases entrusted to them efficiently, quickly and consistently, covering diverse public and administrative law matters, whether it be the setting up of operations, litigation or advice. The quality of the operational approach usefully complements the rigour of the legal analysis with a great awareness of financial issues.’
‘The expansion of the firm’s skills to new and young team members makes it possible to combine the dynamism and modernism of the vision and legal method with the expertise and experience of those who are more senior and guide them.’
‘Walter Salamand particularly shines through his knowledge of operational and contentious matters, with an ability, rare among his colleagues and competitors, to grasp the financial or fiscal elements of the legal problems dealt with. His mastery of the elements specific to litigation allows him great operational efficiency through the quality of the assessment of the legal room for manoeuvre at his disposal and ours to optimize the legal problem submitted to him.’
Principaux clients
Aéroport de Marseille
Ministère de la Culture
Agence nationale de la recherche
Foncière Logement
Arcadis
BioMérieux
Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)
Colas
Contenur
Collectivité Territoriale de Corse
Communauté d’agglomération du Territoire de la Côte Ouest
Commune des Gets
Commune du Plessis-Robinson
Commune de Port-de-Bouc
Commune de Thonon-les-Bains
Commune de Villeurbanne
Communauté de communes du Gresivaudan
Demathieu et Bard
Département de l’Isère
Département de la Côte d’Or
Département de la Haute-Savoie
Département du Morbihan
Département nouveau Rhone
Egis Conseil
EM2C
EPA Plaine du Var
EP Paris Terre d’Envol
EPF PACA
Eurovia
Gaz et Electricité de Grenoble (GEG)
GL Events
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Grand Port Maritime de la Réunion
Ile de France Mobilité
Implenia
John Cockerill
John Cockerill Hydrogen
Lafarge
La Plagne 2000
Lyon Métropole Habitat
Office Public d’Aménagement et de construction (OPAC) du Rhone
Office Public de l’Habitat (OPH) de la Loire
Panzani
Pole Funéraire Public
Prefecture de Mayotte
Régie Ligne d’Azur
Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Région Bretagne
Région des Pays de la Loire
Région Ile-de-France
Région Normandie
Région Nouvelle Aquitaine
Région Réunion
SEM TERRITOIRES 62
Syndicat des équipements de la route
VICAT
Ville de Paris
Vinci & Vinci Immobilier
Voies Navigables de France (VNF)
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Voies Navigables de France in various stages of litigation concerning the claims of a construction company involved in the restoration of bank defences on the river network through the installation of sheet piles.
- Advising Agence nationale de la recherche (the French National Research Agency) on the implementation of a billion euros of public funding (under the Biocluster call for expressions of interest as part of France 2023), assisting with state aid and competition law.
- Advising EPT Boucle Nord de Seine and the municipality of Asnières-sur-Seine on an ambitious urban renewal project with the objective of promoting residential diversification and improving the living environment of the inhabitants.
Fieldfisher
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuel Paillard
Principaux clients
Fond de Réserve pour les Retraites (FRR)
Mobivia
GENCI
Principaux dossiers
Fleurus Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Fleur Jourdan
Les références
‘Simplicity, efficiency, speed of reactions, responses adapted to requests, in-depth research.’
‘This team stands out for its extreme responsiveness, its tenacity, its ability to understand the issues and contexts, and its ability to be innovative in its solutions. It also gets to the bottom of the issues.’
‘Fleur Jourdan is exceptional.’
‘Fleur Jourdan gives very relevant and solid feedback and has a strategic vision.’
‘Real customer service with a very solid base of skills as well as business intelligence. Great responsiveness. The firm knows how to create a relationship of proximity and trust.’
‘Fleur Jourdan – a fine, competent, creative lawyer. Knows how to take the right perspective on subjects while providing real expertise.’
‘This is a young, dynamic, committed, and very responsive team, always keen to offer solutions to legal problems that may arise on the projects they work on. Our relationships are extremely smooth with all the team members. The founder, Fleur Jourdan, is an outstanding professional, always available, attentive to her clients and in perfect control of her teams.’
‘This is the best law firm I work with. The team is extremely dynamic, digital-oriented, hyper responsive and above all very reliable. The people who join this firm are clearly the best. Fleur Jourdan is an exceptional lawyer – ultra competent and ultra reliable. We have won 100% of the disputes we have handled with them, which is an exceptional result.’
Principaux clients
SNCF
European Commission
Vinci autoroutes
Departmental Council of the Hauts de Seine (92)
Nexity
GRDF
Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
GIP Grand Prix de France – Le Castellet
FFTPR
Eric Kayser
Atelier Médicis
SEM Paris commerces
wpd
Hermann immeubles
CR Capital SICAV
Vadim
DEFI – IFTH
Groupe EDH
Heli-Cojyp
SAS Nortier
Orange
ALPAF
Butard Enescot
CDC Habitat
David Cottin
Chambre Syndicale Nationale de l’Industrie des Lubrifiants
Departmental Council of Drôme
Departmental Council of Vendée
L’Ermitage
Evidence
Fédération des Tonneliers de France et Syndicat des Mérandiers de France
Association GIGA Golf
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully defended and represented the European Commission in a case before the Commercial Court of Paris for several millions of euros.
- Provided assistance to the Departmental Council of Hauts-de-Seine for a huge museum project.
- Representing the public interest group Grand Prix de France-Le Castellet, responsible for promoting and organizing a French Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard Circuit, in 50 proceedings before the administrative courts.
Frêche & Associés
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Dourlens; Roland de Moustier
Les références
‘It is a rigorous, responsive team that works in partnership with its clients.’
‘The public law team at Frêche is very efficient: high-quality of work in both litigation and advice, unfailing availability, intelligence and adaptability.’
‘Nicolas Dourlens is a very talented lawyer; he is an expert in the business world and an excellent strategist. His advice is wise, his analyses always relevant.’
Principaux clients
Veolia Group
Bouygues Group
Lucien Barrière Group
Monaco Marine
Ingérop
GRDF
Nexity
RATP
Duval Group
Vinci
Hynamics (a subsidiary of EDF)
Keolis
Principaux dossiers
- Advised DKV GmbH on litigation against French State (Ministry of Transport) relating to the Ecotaxe project.
- Advised Lucien Barrière Group on tender procedures.
- Advised Keolis in litigation (pre-contractual referral) regarding an urban mobility contract for 287 M€ signed in 2024 between Keolis and Nimes Métropole.
HOCHE AVOCATS
Responsables de la pratique:
Benoît Thirion
Les références
‘Very efficient and responsive team.’
‘A team that has a perfect command of its subject, namely public procurement. The team combines both legal mastery of the files and the ability to put the commercial challenges of our company into perspective. For us, this is a real collaboration, which goes beyond simple legal issues’
‘Benoît Thirion is very responsive, a great connoisseur of the law, and above all a true ally in the negotiation of our contracts. His skill in negotiation allows us to gain in efficiency and he contributes effectively to our successes.’
‘Excellent knowledge of public law and the passenger transport sector.’
‘The discussions were constructive and the analysis of the documents was precise.’
‘Benoît Thirion stands out for his listening skills, pragmatism, advice, and responsiveness.’
‘In addition to very strong expertise in environmental matters and in public procurement, this team stands out for its ability to develop a strategic and cross-disciplinary vision of the issues. A dynamic, expert team that provides support, particularly for private operators, with great precision and with a strong knowledge of the economic and institutional environment.’
‘Benoît Thirion has extensive experience; his background and his time providing strategic advice on projects give him a much-appreciated perspective and openness to the issues. In addition, he is experienced in cases with high financial, environmental and political stakes, which makes him a very valuable advisor for private operators, particularly in the preparation and management of projects.’
Principaux clients
VINCI Autoroutes
Groupement Lacroix Savac
SIPLEC E.Leclerc
Rail Logistics Europe (RLE)
Ecov
Elior
Principaux dossiers
Klein Wenner
Responsables de la pratique:
Eve Derouesné; Christoph Schödel
Autres avocats clés:
Virginie Delannoy; Virginie Lafargue; Anna Stefanini-Coste
Les références
‘Extensive expertise in public law, and defence and construction public procurement.’
‘Eve Derouesné and Virginie Delannoy have great availability, responsiveness and a taste for complex issues, to which they know how to provide innovative operational solutions, informed by a particularly rich experience in consulting and litigation.’
‘Eve Derouesné stands out for her rigour, ability to meet deadlines and practical and relevant advice on our operations.’
Principaux clients
Mithieux TP
Société d’exploitation de la tour Eiffel
Société du Grand Paris
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting a regional football league in a dispute with the FFF (French Football Federation) concerning the amendment of the regulations relating to the organisation of sports competitions.
Noëlle Lenoir Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Noëlle Lenoir
Principaux clients
TotalEnergies S.E.
Veolia S.A.
FI Group
Airbus S.E.
Sea Invest
UBAF
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for TotalEnergies Group S.E. in environmental litigation and advising on human rights law.
- Provided an expert report to Veolia S.A. on the transfer of evidence from France to other countries and the criminal aspects of the applicable legislation.
- Advising Airbus S.E. on the scope of the French law on the duty of care based on a methodology validated by established French case law in relation to climate issues.
Osborne Clarke
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandre Le Mière
Autres avocats clés:
Emmanuelle Yvon
Principaux clients
Safran Electronics & Defense
Groupe Lucien Barrière
ContextLogic (Wish)
Grifols France
Uniclima
SNC La Case
Educ-Up SAS
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Safran Electronics & Defense, a global high-technology company in aerospace, space, and defence, on entering exclusive negotiations to acquire 100% of Preligens, an AI leader in aerospace and defence, for an estimated enterprise value of 220 million euros.
- Advised Groupe Barrière, a French hospitality and casino leader, on the exit of minority shareholder Fimalac.
- Advising ContextLogic Inc. (Wish) on the lifting of the dereferencing measures taken by the DGCCRF before the administrative court, and by asking a prior question of constitutionality.
Pamina Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Rémi Sermier; David Epaud
Les références
‘I can recommend Rémi Sermier, both for his skills and knowledge and for the quality of the personal relationship and his attention to his clients.’
‘Pamina is a niche firm made up of two partners who are specialists in their field. It is a firm that therefore offers cutting-edge expertise that we can approach with complete confidence.’
‘I work mainly with David Epaud. He combines great finesse of legal analysis with unfailing responsiveness. He always responds when needed, and his writing is always impeccable in both form and substance. It is extremely pleasant and reassuring to work with him.’
‘Very responsive and efficient team, very quick feedback.’
‘The Pamina team is expert in public law, corporate law and public procurement law and has an in-depth knowledge of our sector which makes it essential.’
‘We work with Rémi Sermier and David Epaud. Rémi Sermier is a great expert in public law – he is very efficient, reliable, pleasant and his analyses are very relevant. He is always ready to answer our difficult questions and to help us. The field of air transport and particularly airports is his specialty. A lawyer is “always too expensive”, of course, but, as far as we are concerned, we have no complaints, especially if we are talking about value for money.’
‘Specialized in public law. One of only a few firms able to guide foreign clients through the intricacies of French public services and public law.’
‘Excellent knowledge and mastery of the subjects coupled with real practical experience. Very great availability. Great pragmatism in the approach to the subjects.’
Principaux clients
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
DP World
Board of Airlines Representatives (BAR France)
Amelia (Regourd Aviation)
ASL Airlines France
Syndicat des compagnies aériennes autonomes (SCARA)
France Galop
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)
Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring
Sotheby’s
Secure Identity Alliance
AMECS
Ilex Ascenseurs
BAT Environnement
Association Sportive du Golf de Saint-Germain
Commission du réseau de la diffusion de la presse (CRDP)
JEK Ingénierie & Environnement
Acwa Power
Ilek
FIF-PL (Fonds interprofessionnel de formation des professions libérales)
Bagnolet Hôtel
Keolis
Micel
Petit Forestier
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Acwa Power, a utility, regarding the structuring of a water desalinisation plant in Senegal.
- Representing IATA – SCARA – BAR France (airlines associations) before the Constitutional Court and the Conseil d’Etat (Supreme Administrative Court) to challenge the new tax on transport infrastructure affecting the airports.
- Advising France Galop, a horseracing authority, regarding the restructuring of the Auteuil racetrack in Paris.
PERGAME AVOCATS
Responsables de la pratique:
Stanislas De Margerie; Clémence Cordier; Pierre Reine; Céline Gagey
Les références
‘I work mainly with Céline Gagey. Beyond being very friendly, she is always available to assist with my questions on relatively complex subjects, often within tight deadlines. Her analyses are very clear and detailed. Moreover, her fees are very competitive.’
‘Dynamic, responsive and very complementary team; the working method and relationships with both colleagues and clients are fluid and the means used are modern.’
‘Very responsive, quality work, smooth communication with customers.’
Principaux clients
RTE (Réseau de Transport d’Electricité)
Economat des Armées
Idex
Centre des Monuments Nationaux (National Monuments Centre)
Agence Publique pour l’Immobilier de la Justice (Public Agency for Justice Property)
Groupement de coopération sanitaire Achats du Centre
Conseil départemental de Mayotte
Ministère de la culture
Ministère de l’agriculture
IER (subsidiary of Groupe Bolloré)
École nationale vétérinaire d’Alfort
Rexel
Centre national du cinéma (CNC)
Ville de Châlons-en-Champagne
Agglomération de la Région de Compiègne
Amiens Energies
Agence régionale de la santé (ARS) de Normandie
Lexis Nexis
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as counsel to RTE (Réseau de Transport d’Electricité) in public procurement law for major cross-border projects, including securing procedures and the legality of contracts, assistance with contract negotiations, and analysis of the legal context applicable to the project.
- Advising the Departmental Council of Mayotte on its transport projects, including on infrastructure construction (ports and multimodal interchange hubs), the creation of a public establishment, and the monitoring of transport contracts.
- Advising APIJ (Agence publique pour l’immobilier de la justice) on public procurement law in matters relating to the award and execution of contracts, including recently representing APIJ in a pre-contractual summary procedure, which gave rise to a decision by the Conseil d’Etat.
Reinhart Marville Torre
Responsables de la pratique:
Lionel Levain
Les références
‘Always fast and efficient assistance. Excellent experience in the sector. Effective and brilliant advice.’
‘Multidisciplinary and responsive. A real ability to take on all subjects while ensuring overall monitoring by a lead consultant.’
‘Lionel Levain demonstrates a real mastery of public procurement law.’
Principaux clients
Avitair (Shell group)
Cityscoot
Communauto Mobizen
Corsica Ferries
Inurba Mobility (CityBike Méditerranée)
Marfina (Moventis Pays de Grasse)
Mediatransports (Metrobus – Metrobus Île-de-France – MediaGares)
Mooncard (Moongroup)
Procivis (UES-AP)
PublicisLive France (Publicis group)
SEM Île-de-France Loisirs
Smovengo (Vélib’ service)
Ubitricity (Shell group)
Fédération Française de Golf
Région Île de France
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting CityBike Méditerranée (Inurba Mobilty group) in all matters arising from the performance of the public contract awarded in April 2022 for the maintenance and operation of a self-service electrically assisted bicycle system (LeVélo) in the municipality of Marseille.
- Assisting Ubitricity (Shell group) in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (IRVE) through public contracts with local authorities, which provide for the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points.
- Assisting the Smovengo consortium in all public law matters related to the performance of a procurement contract for the development and management of the bike sharing system of the Paris metropolitan area (Vélib Métropole) for 15 years.
Sekri Valentin Zerrouk
Responsables de la pratique:
Yamina Zerrouk
Les références
‘The team at SVZ is precise, concise and methodical. It performs well in negotiations thanks to its rigorous and in-depth examination of files. SVZ is never caught off guard, and is always one step ahead.’
‘Yamina Zerrouk stands out thanks to her know-how, which allows her to be at ease in every situation. An iron fist in a velvet glove.’
Principaux clients
Adient
Sogecap Immo
Deep Nature
Shearman & Sterling
HPA Développement
Fendi
SMABTP
Corsica Commercial Center
Les Planards
MS Vacances Les Campeoles
123 IM
Chubb
TMS – TSI
Parques Reunidos
DLA Piper
Brewdog
Campari
Dedalus
Sciences Po
AGILE
Nyco
Ville de Vincennes
Principaux dossiers
SORBA PAYRAU
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Philippe Sorba; Xavier Guichaoua; Thomas Forray
Les références
‘Thomas Forray stands out for his availability, accessibility and agility.’
‘A high-functioning team, whose responsiveness stands out and is highly appreciated. Their ability to address all the dimensions of the subject matter is a valuable asset for a project.’
‘I worked with Thomas Forray who demonstrated great professionalism: above all, he is very responsive and stands out for the relevance of his answers which are clear, reasoned and above all workable.’
Principaux dossiers
Valians
Responsables de la pratique:
Vincent Drain; Olivier Savignat
Les références
‘Vincent Drain, in addition to his ongoing monitoring of the case and proactivity in staying one step ahead, offers a perfectly formulated legal analysis in order to understand the consequences on our company’s economic activity.’
‘The strengths and assets of the Valians firm: a close-knit, available and responsive team. Concerning the quality of the service provided, the communication is always fluid.’
‘Vincent Drain is always attentive, available, conscientious, and particularly responsive, informative and accessible. The quality of the reports is excellent.’
Principaux dossiers
Veil Jourde
Responsables de la pratique:
Maxime Seno; Matthieu Ragot
Autres avocats clés:
Victor Lehmann
Les références
‘Extremely innovative in terms of public law. Always proactively looking for solutions without advising actions that will be doomed to failure. Listening to the client’s needs, and eager to satisfy them, but with an expertise that allows pitfalls to be avoided.’
‘I worked with Matthieu Ragot. Extremely competent in public law. Available 24/7 and truly dedicated to the client. Able to change his point of view when necessary and to do the necessary research to get out of what might seem like a dead end to others. Of superior intelligence with an extraordinary capacity for analysis. Kind, honest and never interested in the lure of financial gain. But capable of being ruthless when the law is not respected to the detriment of his client. He also always has a good analysis of the chances of success of a case.’
‘It is a competent, responsive, available team. Compared to other competing teams, the standout feature is its pragmatism.’
‘A multidisciplinary team that adapts perfectly to the client’s problem. A team with high-quality expertise.’
‘Maxime Seno remains the linchpin of the team. He is a wise, clear-sighted and innovative advisor.’
‘Maxime Seno stands out for his great mastery of the subject matter, and fast and relevant analyses. High-quality support in complex and high-stakes cases.’
‘Responsiveness, understanding of our constraints and anticipation of issues. The Veil Jourde team provides us with tailor-made and adapted advice compared to other firms.’
‘Legal skills and knowledge of the subject. Responsiveness and availability. Professionalism, courtesy and patience.’
Principaux clients
Unéo
Carlyle
Sharda Cropshem
Amazon
Wizbii
Union of manufacturers of Israel
Moderna
Caisse nationale des Allocations familiales
Semmaris
IRP – Excellence imagerie
Galileo Global Education
Crédit Agricole
Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances
Paris School of Business
Union BJOP
Omnes education group
Eduservices
Studi
Ionis
Health Events
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Unéo in its successful bid in the tendering procedure launched by the Minister of the Armed Forces to designate its social protection service provider.
- Advising private fund Galileo on the regulatory aspects of all its major acquisitions in France, including build-ups and day-to-day management of projects once the acquisition has been completed.
- Assisting Sharda Cropchem with obtaining authorisations to operate on the French market.
VLD Avocats
Responsables de la pratique:
Virginie Lachaut-Dana
Les références
‘Professionalism, responsiveness and efficiency.’
‘Quality service, good availability.’
‘They are specialists in subjects that are rarely covered, such as co-ownership.’