Firms To Watch: Environment

The team at CastaldiPartners was notably strengthened by the October 2025 hire of Juliette Bril as practice head from Fairway A.A.R.P.I.; Bril draws on extensive experience in environmental, real estate and urban planning law.
KPMG Avocats, France launched its environmental practice with the October 2024 hire of Laure Marolleau from Soulier Avocats; Marolleau specialises in French and EU environmental law.
OYAT‘s projects, infrastructure and environmental transition team specialises in complex contracts, real estate, environmental and energy transition law, standing out for its commitment to the energy transition and ecological sustainability.

Environment in France

FIDAL

The 'highly competent and multidisciplinary team' at FIDAL offers support to clients across a broad spectrum of environmental law mandates from its expansive regional network of offices. Its recent workload includes matters spanning water law, the circular economy, waste management, brownfield sites, air pollution, remediation, biodiversity, environmental liabilities and permitting matters. Leadership is shared between the 'excellent' Christophe Puel, who directs the national environmental law department, and the 'highly professional' Thibaut Geib, who stands out for having 'rare dual expertise in real estate and the environment'. Puel brings extensive knowledge of contaminated sites and soils, water and waste law, chemical products and renewable energy matters, while Geib advises on polluted land matters and the environmental aspects of green real estate projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Christophe Puel; Thibault Geib


Les références

‘Highly competent and multidisciplinary team. Territorial network.’

‘Thibault Geib is a well-rounded lawyer who possesses the rare dual expertise in real estate and the environment.’

‘Professionalism, advanced expertise, respect for deadlines, availability.’

‘Thibault Geib is a highly professional, impartial and responsive lawyer. He does not interfere in his partners’ business. His expertise is particularly valued, notably for his precise knowledge of the regulations and their operational application with various institutional and non-institutional stakeholders.’

‘They offer and complete a very unique and professional service, and this makes us feel very important as a client.’

‘Christophe Puel is excellent and so are the team he leads, always providing a first class service’

‘Availability, attentiveness, perspective, and performance. All processes are smooth and rigorous.’

‘Thibault Geib is particularly effective. His advice is pragmatic and efficient. Beyond the legal aspects, it is grounded in realism and factual basis.’

Principaux clients

DAIKIN INDUSTRIES


STELLANTIS


RENEWI


UNIVAR SOLUTIONS


VINCI IMMOBILIER


MEDICOM GROUP


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising DAIKIN on multiple high-profile environmental and legal proceedings related to the discovery of PFAS contamination near Lyon.
  • Advised Stellantis on all environmental aspects of the development of its new 72,000 m² global campus in Poissy.
  • Advising Renewi on defending its interests throughout the remediation process of a former industrial site that has been inactive for over 30 years.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

The 'highly expert and readily available' team at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is well placed to advise on matters with public administrative law and environmental law components, including urban planning and project development. Core environmental law mandates such as water law, environmental authorisations and endangered species matters also constitute key areas of focus for the practice. Jean-Nicolas Clément heads the group and provides advisory and litigation support on industrial environmental, nuclear, mining and energy law. Also noted is Alice Bouillié, who assists clients with advisory and contentious industrial environmental law matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean-Nicolas Clément


Autres avocats clés:

Alice Bouillié; Camille Fromentin


Les références

‘Gide’s Environment and Urban Planning team is robust and well-balanced. The team’s strengths lie in its availability and its ability to meet the client’s deadlines.’

‘A highly expert and readily available team. Knowledgeable about the business and the economic and administrative environment. Transparent invoicing.’

‘Jean-Nicolas Clément and Alice Bouillié are highly skilled professionals.’

‘In this team, all participants are heavily involved in our project, but Alice Bouillié stands out for her involvement in substantive issues.’

‘Availability, professionalism, accessibility, excellent teamwork, professional sense with reflection on the concrete impacts of due diligence and procedures for clients, excellent knowledge of subjects and issues, no difficulty in questioning, approachable.’

‘Jean Nicolas Clément, Camille Fromentin and Alice Bouillié are particularly humane, serious, approachable, open, precise people.’

‘Excellent command of the subject matter. Sound strategic advice. Jean Nicolas Clément, an essential expert.’

‘Always available, highly competent, excellent listening skills.’

Principaux clients

Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF)


HAROPA PORT


TotalEnergies


Imerys


Agence Nationale de Gestion des Déchets Radioactifs (ANDRA)


SEA BULK


AUDEMARD


Prologis


SUEZ


LISEA


Paris Saint Germain Football Club (PSG)


Umicore


ExxonMobil


Nintendo


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented ASF in litigation brought by several environmental protection associations against the environmental authorisation issued for the construction of the A680 highway project connected with the A69 highway.
  • Assisting Imerys with the environmental strategy for the development of a lithium deposit project.
  • Assisting the Agence Nationale pour la gestion des déchets radioactifs (ANDRA) with the construction and operation of an underground site for the storage of radioactive waste (project CIGEO).

Jones Day

The 'experienced and innovative' team at Jones Day is frequently called upon by multinational corporations, government-owned entities and public bodies seeking assistance with environmental issues affecting the energy, mining, life sciences and chemicals sectors. Core areas of expertise include PFAS and asbestos-related matters, climate change litigation and environmental crisis management. Françoise Labrousse heads the practice and regularly defends clients in environmental compliance investigations, regulatory enforcement actions and litigation, and also advises on soil and groundwater contamination, air emissions and waste management. Armelle Sandrin-Deforge, Elodie Simon and Karim Tarantino bring further expertise in environmental law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Françoise Labrousse


Autres avocats clés:

Armelle Sandrin-Deforge; Elodie Simon; Karim Tarantino


Les références

‘Solid, diligent, experienced experts – Elodie Simon, Françoise Labrousse.’

‘Experienced and innovative team.’

‘Jones Day’s environmental law team in France has very strong expertise in the field of PFAS and environmental emergency and crisis situations.’

King & Spalding LLP

The environmental team at King & Spalding LLP, which is highlighted for its 'in-depth technical expertise' and 'pragmatic and solution-oriented approach', is a popular choice for a range of contentious and advisory environmental mandates. Key areas of expertise include environmental and toxic tort litigation before administrative, civil and criminal courts; polluted sites management; environmental risk mitigation; and audits. The highly regarded Joëlle Herschtel heads the practice and draws on extensive expertise in litigation and counselling across the areas of environmental, toxic tort and energy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joëlle Herschtel


Les références

‘Joëlle Herschtel is a highly skilled technician.’

‘This team stands out for its responsiveness, commitment, and in-depth knowledge of the cases. It combines sharp legal expertise with an understanding of industrial issues, along with a decidedly pro-business approach.’

‘Within the team, Joëlle Herschtel stands out in particular. She combines excellent legal expertise with a keen understanding of our operational and industrial challenges. Her strong commitment, availability, and pragmatic approach make her a truly trusted partner.’

‘Specialization, impressive legal memory.’

‘Joëlle Herschtel demonstrates exceptional availability and responsiveness.’

‘High responsiveness and strong expertise in matters related to industrial environmental law: preparation of environmental permit applications, contaminated sites and soils.’

‘This team stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and constant availability, even in emergency situations. Their key strengths include: in-depth technical expertise, a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, and an excellent understanding of their clients’ business challenges.’

‘Joëlle Herschtel stands out in particular. With 30 years of experience, she possesses exceptional 360° expertise and extremely thorough knowledge of waste law and classified installations for environmental protection (ICPE), areas in which she is a leading expert in the market.’

Principaux clients

ArcelorMittal Méditerranée


EXIDE


Recylex


Saint-Gobain


Veolia


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Arcelormittal Méditerranée, operator of a steel plant in Fos, France, in a lawsuit initiated by residents in the surrounding area who claim that four industrial operators in the area are degrading air quality and harming their health.
  • Representing Recylex in a €95m case against French railway network company SNCF Réseau for claims of damages to tunnels and the railway line allegedly caused by pollution generated by industrial sites formerly operated by Recylex and RETIRA.

LPA Law

LPA Law is well placed to assist clients with the gamut of environmental mandates, from polluted sites and air pollution to waste management and protected species matters. Environmental litigation and advisory work in connection to M&A transactions constitute additional core areas of expertise. Frédérique Chaillou, who is noted for her 'expertise, experience and pragmatism', steers the practice and specialises in advising industrial groups, real estate operators and professional bodies on environmental regulatory issues, as well as in litigation before administrative, civil and criminal courts. Also noted is Anne Delorme, who focuses on waste management, soil pollution and air quality matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Frédérique Chaillou


Autres avocats clés:

Vincent Sol; Anne Delorme


Les références

‘Frédérique Chaillou: expertise, experience and pragmatism.’

‘LPA is well-positioned to address our environmental challenges. This is possible because LPA has a deep understanding of our company and our expectations. This is particularly true of our close collaboration with Frédérique Chaillou.’

‘Frédérique Chaillou possesses both a very good knowledge of environmental law and of the client’s expectations. She can therefore provide us with a quick and personalized response.’

‘High level of competence and pragmatism; flexibility in selecting collaborators based on work methods to retain talent; very reasonable billing for very high-quality services, excellent availability; and outstanding long-term project management.’

‘Frederique Chaillou: highly competent, creative, available, and with very competitive billing rates.’

‘The team has always been responsive and professional. The quality of their advice was invaluable in a complex case. The team consistently met our expectations with clarity and efficiency. Communication was smooth, and the proposed solutions were always the subject of fruitful discussions.’

‘Multidisciplinary team, highly responsive. We have worked on numerous cases with LPA – sound advice – high level of expertise. Smooth billing and follow-up.’

‘An extremely competent team that understands not only the law but also the technical aspects of the issues. A team that listens and provides relevant advice. A team that works internally but also collaborates with the client. A dynamic and extremely responsive team.’

Principaux clients

Arkema


Bolloré


Crown


Renault


Rio Tinto


RTE


Solvay


A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is equipped to advise on complex environmental issues relating to the sale and acquisition of industrial assets, as well as regulatory and contentious environmental matters. Romaric Lazerges, who is lauded for his 'analytical skills', steers the practice group and specialises in climate litigation and providing environmental regulatory advice. Also noted is Arthur Sauzay, who specialises in the ESG implications of environmental law matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Romaric Lazerges


Autres avocats clés:

Arthur Sauzay


Les références

‘Good recruitment policy; all A&O lawyers from junior to partner are both very good legal experts while remaining very pragmatic.’

‘Romaric Lazerges – relevance, analytical skills, availability.’

Principaux clients

ExxonMobil


TotalEnergies


Wanhua/Borsodchem


SOFIAC


Systra


Carrefour


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Exxon Mobil on the sale of ESAF, its French business, and on the closing sale of the Fos refinery.
  • Represented TotalEnergies in a case regarding the French Duty of Vigilance law.
  • Advised Wanhua and its European subsidiary BorsodChem on the partial takeover of Vencorex, including the restructuring of the Pont-de-Claix platform.

August Debouzy

The environmental law team at August Debouzy is well positioned to advise on heavy industry pollution issues, renewable energy project permits and circular economy regulations. The group's expertise also takes in water law, urban planning and environmental litigation. Practice head Vincent Brenot specialises in circular economy and polluted sites matters involving real estate and M&A transactions. Also noted is Hélène Billery, who directs the firm's urban planning group and handles environmental regulation, litigation and public procurement.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vincent Brenot


Autres avocats clés:

Hélène Billery


Principaux clients

Adova


Tikehau


Segro


TotalEnergies LNG Services France (TELSF)


EDF-ENR


Envision AESC


Cameco


L’Oréal


Altarea Cogedim


McDonalds France


Nike


Spie Batignolles


EDF


SNCF / SNCF Réseau / SNCF Mobilités


LVMH


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Tikehau on environmental regulatory matters related to several major real estate developments in France, including the construction of a data centre.
  • Advising TotalEnergies LNG Services France (TELSF) on a landmark Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) project located in Le Havre.
  • Provided day-to-day advice to a luxury group on environmental law evolutions at the national and EU levels.

Fieldfisher

The team at Fieldfisher is equipped to advise on environmental litigation, contaminated site matters and environmental law considerations for renewable energy projects. Emmanuel Paillard heads the practice group and specialises in public law and construction, urban planning, environmental and energy matters. Marie-Léonie Vergnerie is a key practitioner in this field; she advises clients in the waste management, chemicals, aeronautics, automotive and renewable energy sectors on the drafting of environmental provisions for M&A and real estate transactions. Vergnerie has particular expertise in waste management, circular economy issues and the management of contaminated land.

Responsables de la pratique:

Emmanuel Paillard


Autres avocats clés:

Marie-Léonie Vergnerie


Frêche & Associés

The 'highly technical and efficient' team at Frêche & Associés routinely assists clients with environmental impact assessments, the review of permit applications, waste management and soil remediation. The team can also regularly be found providing environmental law advice in relation to energy, infrastructure and real estate projects, and representing clients in related litigation. The 'particularly responsive and pragmatic' Thomas Garancher leads the practice and specialises in advisory and contentious environmental law matters. Laura Boucher is an additional key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Garancher


Autres avocats clés:

Pascale Pessoa; Laura Boucher


Les références

‘Frêche’s environmental law team possesses extensive expertise. Their consideration of operational constraints in legal analysis provides real added value.’

‘In addition to his exceptional expertise in urban planning law, Thomas Garancher stands out for his knowledge of infrastructure projects. He is very attentive to his clients’ needs, demonstrates great responsiveness, and possesses a remarkable ability to consider operational constraints while proposing sound legal solutions.’

‘This team possesses a thorough theoretical and practical understanding of the issues we present to them, stemming from their experience in both advisory and litigation matters. It is precisely this litigation experience that allows them to identify the risks associated with any given issue. Having this team on your side provides complete peace of mind.’

UGGC Avocats

The 'cutting-edge team' at UGGC Avocats regularly advises energy, heavy industry, mining and waste management companies on permitting matters, site redevelopment, environmental reporting and hazardous product management. Leadership is shared between Carine Le Roy-Gleizes and Corentin Chevallier. Le Roy-Gleizes, who is noted for providing 'pragmatic solutions', specialises in representing clients in litigation before administrative, civil and criminal courts, as well as advisory work relating to industrial risks, waste management, and soil and groundwater contamination. Chevallier is an expert in mining and environmental law issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carine Le Roy-Gleizes; Corentin Chevallier


Autres avocats clés:

Antoine Juquin


Les références

Carine Le Roy-Gleizes: powerful listening skills, concerned with the interests of her client, availability, pragmatic solutions offered.’

‘This is a cutting-edge team, and their deliverables are of very high quality. Carine Le Roy-Gleizes knows her cases inside and out. Without a doubt, this is one of the best teams in the area specializing in environmental law.’

‘Carine Le Roy-Gleizes is very involved in the cases and very available. Her responsiveness is also very valuable.’

‘Responsiveness and operational advice.’

‘Carine Le Roy-Gleizes and Antoine Juquin form an exceptional team distinguished by its focus on service excellence and close client relationships.’

‘The team’s core strengths are: remarkable availability and responsiveness; total commitment to the client; seamless communication and the ability to address urgent needs; in-depth expertise and meticulous attention to detail; transcending the role of service provider to become a strategic partner.’

Principaux clients

Engie


Eramet


Shell Group


Lafarge (Holcim Group)


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)


Mines de potasse d’Alsace (MDPA)


Osmosun


Kalhyge (Group NEHS)


Humens Group


Northrop Grumman EU


GIE Osiris


Staub


Electrolux


Axtom


Teréga


Vandeputte Group


Virbac


Sequens


Tarkett


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising the MDPA regarding the closure of a hazardous waste landfill in former salt mines.
  • Representing LAFARGE (Holcim Group) in disputes related to the management of excavated soils generated by the digging of the latest underground subway line (West-East) in Paris Region.
  • Advising Shell regarding a former site closed in 2001, in Choisy le Roi, being subject to new administrative requirements.

Baker McKenzie

The team at Baker McKenzie is equipped to assist clients with environmental risk management, waste management and environmental audits, as well as public law and regulatory issues in the environmental space. Administrative litigation concerning environmental damage claims is an additional area of focus for the group. Arnaud Cabanes leads the group and specialises in environmental law, public procurement, urban planning and competition law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Arnaud Cabanes


Principaux clients

ADP (Aéroports de Paris)


Electricité de France (EDF)


Shell


Leggett & Platt (Spécitubes)


MSD (Merck Sharp Dohme)


Crosby Group


Montabert (Komatsu)


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted with the implementation of several environmental packaging and marketing regulations in France, including the information on the environmental characteristics of waste generating products.
  • Representing Shell in two litigation matters.

BCTG Avocats

The 'precise and always up-to-date' team at BCTG Avocats is well versed in advisory and contentious mandates relating to brownfield sites, renewable energy, mining projects and waste management. Paul Elfassi, who receives praise for his 'in-depth knowledge of the renewable energy sector', leads the practice and specialises in environmental law, urban planning, energy law, mining law and administrative litigation. Nelsie Bergès specialises in environmental and energy law and public contracts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul Elfassi


Autres avocats clés:

Alice Durand; Nelsie Bergès


Les références

‘The team possesses a strong understanding of the renewable energy sector, a high level of expertise, and unique experience in this market. This team is rightfully positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector, particularly in project development.’

‘Paul Elfassi has in-depth knowledge of the renewable energy sector. His experience, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities make him a leader in this market and a valuable partner for his clients.’

‘Alice Durand has strong expertise in the renewable energy sector and environmental law.’

‘Paul Elfassi, rigor, analytical skills and consideration of the client’s expertise and experience.’

‘Relevant, precise and always up-to-date, even ahead of regulatory changes, is a definite asset for our company.’

‘The BCTG Avocats team is highly responsive. Its members provide a quick and relevant answer whenever an emergency arises. They consistently monitor the day-to-day operations of their cases, no matter how numerous they may be. All staff members are competent and proactive. The partners respond immediately.’

‘A team that is very pleasant to work with and that demonstrates availability.’

‘Paul Elfassi and Nelsie Bergès are available and have extensive knowledge of the energy sector and sharp expertise in legal and litigation matters.’

Principaux clients

EDF power solutions


TotalEnergies Renouvelables


Port atlantique la rochelle


Engie green


Eren Group


Dalkia


Vsb energies nouvelles


Wpd


Vinci Environnement


Energie team


Valorem


Alterric


Eco delta


Edf hydro developpement (edf group)


Edp renewables


Elements


IBERDROLA


La banque postale


UNITE


Green lighthouse development


EMF


Endbridge


Windvision


Ventelys


SAMFI Invest


ENERGIEQUELLE


NEOEN


Nordex


Mirova


Luxel


Innergex


ANDERA Partners


Geostock (entrepose group/ VINCI)


H2AIR


ARDIAN


REDEN SOLAR


TENERGIE


SOLVEO


SOREGIES


RWE


Voltalia


Aspiravi


CMS Francis Lefebvre

The environment group at CMS Francis Lefebvre is a popular choice for corporations, developers, construction companies, banks and investment funds seeking advice on permitting, circular economy, waste management and renewable energy projects. Céline Cloché-Dubois steers the practice and specialises in environmental regulatory issues in relation to real estate projects, circular economy matters and administrative litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Céline Cloché-Dubois


Autres avocats clés:

Anne Plisson


Les références

‘Humane, efficient, pragmatic – Anne Plisson and Céline Cloché-Dubois.’

Principaux clients

Amazon


Belambra


Coca-Cola


Engie


Enerparc


Ford


Janssen


John Deere


Lhyfe


Rubis -Photosol


Segro


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the Swedish group Epiroc on the acquisition of ACB+, a manufacturer of accessories and related couplings used by the construction industry in France.
  • Advising XTC New Energy and Orano on a strategic project aimed at the construction and operation of two production plants of critical materials for electric vehicle batteries on an industrial site in Dunkirk, including facilities to recycle such batteries.

HK Legal

The environment team at HK Legal is well placed to assist industrial operators, public authorities and infrastructure developers with permitting, public law, urban planning and environmental litigation matters. Leadership of the group is shared between Louis-Narito Harada and François K’Jan. Harada specialises in project development, permitting, regulatory compliance for renewables projects and litigation, while K'Jan focuses on public law, public procurement and the development of infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Louis-Narito Harada; François K’Jan


Principaux clients

CVE


TSPH


MEDEF Alsace


Fédération Nationale des Transporteurs


Pall


OPmobility


TagEnergy


Acacia


Bay Wa R.E


Adisseo


Principaux dossiers


  • Defended CVE in litigation, with the Bordeaux Administrative Court of Appeal confirming that mitigation measures removed any “intentional disturbance” under species protection rules.
  • Assisted another law firm with the environmental due diligence for TSPH’s €14.7m acquisition of Aboral Piscines.
  • Represented FNTR (Fédération Nationale des Transporteurs) in litigation relating to a regional air emissions ban set to take effect in 2028.

Jeantet

The 'technically excellent' team at Jeantet regularly assists international industrial companies with the operation of their sites, regulatory compliance and the management of environmental liability. Litigation related to environmental authorisations, building permits and protected species constitutes an additional area of focus. Leadership of the practice is shared between Hélène Gelas, who specialises in advisory and contentious public and environmental law, project finance and energy law; and Adrien Fourmon, who handles environmental audits and due diligence for renewables and infrastructure projects.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hélène Gelas; Adrien Fourmon


Autres avocats clés:

Tatiana Boudrot


Les références

‘A technically excellent team with a strong focus on litigation. The teams are highly available. Jeantet is undoubtedly among the top law firms in France specializing in environmental law and renewable energy.’

‘The team is very flexible and responsive, both in advisory and litigation matters. Jeantet wins cases even when the public rapporteur’s opinion is unfavorable.’

‘Hélène Gelas is a leading expert in environmental law and has a thorough understanding of the subject. The courts pay close attention to her legal analysis in litigation. She is very accessible and attentive to her clients. Tatiana Boudrot is also excellent, particularly in litigation.’

‘Highly responsive, pragmatic, and possesses excellent knowledge of practices in the renewable energy market.’

Principaux clients

Nature Energy


Qenergy France


Total Energies Renouvelables France


Engie


Ecodelta


ERG


Guyot Energies


Kalliopé

The practice group at Kalliopé is regularly instructed by corporations in the mining, renewable energy, real estate and heavy industry sectors seeking assistance with the legal analysis of environmental risks and the drafting of environmental clauses. The group is also active in environmental litigation before civil, commercial, administrative and criminal courts. Practice co-heads Lorenzo Balzano and Jocelyn Duval specialise in regulatory and advisory environmental mandates, with Balzano also handling real estate, construction and renewables matters and Duval additionally covering litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lorenzo Balzano; Jocelyn Duval


Les références

‘Their consulting services are highly practical and pragmatic, perfectly tailored to our needs, with a recognized level of expertise that allows them to achieve mastery of the subject matter.’

‘In litigation matters, they assist in decision-making regarding the strategy to implement, and their written submissions are of high quality.’

‘The team’s strengths lie in their professionalism, their recognized experience, their availability, and the smooth/simple communication they facilitate.’

Principaux clients

Vinci Airports


Veolia Propreté


AXA Real Estate Management Investment Managers


Neoen


Corning Inc


Lithium de France


Europipe


SAB WindTeam GmbH


CONFLANDEY INDUSTRIES


VALECO


BORALEX


Périal Développement


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising EUROPIPE on the closing and dismantling of an industrial plant in the North of France (remediation investigations and works, decontamination work and post-construction site monitoring measures, handling of the administrative and real estate issues).
  • Assisted SAB Windteam, a German company specialising in the development, construction, and operation of onshore wind energy projects, with challenging a refusal of environmental authorisation to build two windfarms.
  • Assisting Lithium de France in summary suspension proceedings brought by local residents against the environmental permit authorising underground exploration for a geothermal and lithium-brine project.

Lacourte Raquin & Associés

Noted for its 'great availability, attentiveness and remarkable adaptability', the team at Lacourte Raquin & Associés is routinely instructed by developers, investment funds and industrial groups to assist with the rehabilitation of brownfield sites, environmental considerations for the development of logistics and data centres, and litigation relating to contaminated water and land. Practice heads Xavier de Lesquen and Anne-Laure Gauthier specialise in environmental assessment processes, public law and urban planning.

Responsables de la pratique:

Xavier de Lesquen; Anne-Laure Gauthier


Autres avocats clés:

Clothilde Repeta


Les références

‘Xavier de Lesquen and his team demonstrate great availability, attentiveness and remarkable adaptability. They possess highly specialized expertise in all aspects of environmental law as applied to projects or to broader corporate risk management issues, such as those related to protected species.’

‘Clothilde Repeta – her practical and thorough approach to environmental matters (particularly on specific issues related to logistics), her accessibility and availability.’

‘Xavier de Lesquen’s team is dynamic, responsive and efficient.’

‘The firm has extensive expertise and can provide answers on a wide range of topics. When an issue touches on several areas, meetings are held with multiple experts to find solutions quickly.’

Principaux clients

Accueil Immobilier


Altergie


Atland


Altarea Cogedim


Boralex


BNP Paribas Real Estate


Carrefour Property


CITEO


Crédit Agricole Immobilier


EDF


EDP Renewables


Eno Energy


Etche Group


Fédération des Promoteurs Immobiliers de France (FPI)


Générale du Solaire


Hines


Kaufman & Broad


Pure Salmon


QEnergy


SEDIF


RATP


Total Energies


Vinci Immobilier


WPD


Engie


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised EDF’s management on implementing a group-wide strategy to secure projects, particularly in renewables, in light of challenges posed by protected species legislation and related administrative and criminal risks.
  • Assisting Hines with the development of a data centre on a former polluted site owned by Air France in Paray-Vieille-Poste.
  • Assisting Citeo with defining its strategic position vis-à-vis the government in the event of failure to meet its recycling targets.

Osborne Clarke

Praised for its 'rare combination of technical expertise, responsiveness and strategic acumen', the team at Osborne Clarke handles a range of contentious and advisory environmental mandates, namely disputes, permits, risk management, circular economy and project development. Joanna Peltzman directs the group and specialises in regulatory and contentious matters in the environmental, healthcare, real estate, food and industrial sectors. The 'responsive' and 'insightful' Juliette Sohm focuses on environmental and energy law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joanna Peltzman


Autres avocats clés:

Auriane Quilan; Juliette Sohm


Les références

‘In my view, this team stands out for its rare combination of technical expertise, responsiveness and strategic acumen. Its lawyers possess a remarkable ability to articulate high-level legal analysis with a nuanced understanding of their clients’ operational and political challenges.’

‘Attentive listening and close client relationships, enabling them to deliver truly tailored solutions. A proactive and innovative approach, incorporating new collaborative methods and the intelligent use of digital tools. An inclusive and diverse team culture, which enriches collective thinking and fosters creativity. A high level of commitment to execution, with the ability to meet the tightest deadlines without compromising quality.

‘Within the team, Joanna Peltzman stands out for her expertise, availability and ability to make complex subjects accessible. She combines impeccable legal rigor with a strategic vision that transforms technical analysis into concrete operational levers for her clients.’

‘Joanna Peltzman’s interpersonal skills are also remarkable: Joanna knows how to create a climate of trust, foster open communication, and propose pragmatic solutions tailored to each situation. This rare combination of precision, clarity, and political acumen clearly sets her apart.’

‘Joanna Peltzman: she strives to provide the best possible answer, both in terms of format, which can be less traditional, and in terms of content, complementing her client’s expertise. I appreciate: the adaptability of the answer’s format and the answer itself. Sometimes she even finds a question I hadn’t thought of.’

‘The team is small, but highly versatile and extremely responsive. They take a genuine approach to the subject, focusing on the client’s industrial needs to structure their response effectively.’

‘Joanna Peltzman (responsive, business-focused, and attentive to client follow-up). Auriane Quilan (careful attention to the quality and clarity of her responses for non-lawyers). Juliette Sohm (responsive, insightful suggestions for contract negotiations).’

Principaux clients

AstraZeneca


Battri


Sirius


Danone


Natran


Nissan


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Nissan with its compliance efforts with the European Battery Regulation of 2023
  • Legal support to Natran in connection with a major European hydrogen transport corridor project.
  • Assisting Danone Group in reviewing its sustainability obligations in light of the new European Directive regulations.

Vingtrue Avocats

The team at Vingtrue Avocats is routinely instructed to advise on the environmental aspects of M&A and real estate transactions, aiding clients in limiting their exposure to pollution risks, ICPE regulation and soil liability. Firm co-founding partner Sarah Becker specialises in waste management, permitting, environmental due diligence and related litigation before civil and criminal courts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sarah Becker


Principaux clients

Chemours


Sanofi


Fnac Darty


Ipsen


Dim


Sade


Métropole de Nice


Aéroport de Lyon


Ouvré Fils


LEEM


Pourquery DMP


Plurial Novilia


Battri


Alandia Industries


Rousselet Environnement


Setec énergie environnement


GSE


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sanofi industrial sites on the environmental aspects of M&A transactions, CSR objectives and general environmental regulations.
  • Advised Chemours on the closure of a PFAS production site in France.
  • Advised Ipsen on the sale of a former industrial site, to allow the redevelopment of the site for logistics activities.