Public law boutique firm CABANES Avocats is a leading reference for large and complex public procurement contracts, a field in which it stands out for its ability to combine top advisory and contentious skills. The practice is entrusted by a leading client base made up of private operators and public entities including major cities and regions to advise on the awarding of and related litigation linked to some of France’s largest public contracts across various industry sectors including rail and major public utilities. The team also works on major road, bridges and industrial plant construction projects. Christophe Cabanes ranks among France’s leading names in the field, while Vincent Michelin is another top name. Benoît Polderman, Charlotte Pezin and Jérémie Couette are other names to note.
Administrative and public law in France
CABANES Avocats
Practice head(s):
Christophe Cabanes; Vincent Michelin; Benoit Polderman; Charlotte Pezin; Jérémie Couette
Testimonials
‘The team is made up of very good lawyers. Smooth communication, responsiveness and effective collaboration. A firm that listens to its clients.’
‘Very competent firm in public and administrative law. Great availability, very high quality of listening and advice and remarkable pugnacity. ’
‘The team is exceptional. The customer has unfailing support at all times. The availability of the team, its listening skills, its involvement are total. The quality of the relationship with clients is exceptional. The firm never gives up, especially in the most difficult times. It is a team that you can count on at all times.’
‘Christophe Cabanes and Charlotte Pezin: their availability is total, including weekends or holidays, they never leave the customer without a response. Their humility and their ability to listen are extremely valuable qualities and they make very complex questions accessible to everyone. Christophe and Charlotte are references in their field. It’s a pleasure to work with them, it’s a comfort and it’s totally reassuring to have them on your side. ’
‘Vincent Michelin stands out for his acumen, his sense of service and his creativity in finding solutions.’
‘Jérémie Couette: very responsive, always attentive and proactive. ’
‘Charlotte Pezin has real abilities to adapt to the particularities of public organisations. She is available and responsive.’
‘Perfect knowledge of public law, remarkable support.’
Key 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
Ville de Paris
Présidence de la République
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
Chateau de Versailles
Tour Eiffel
Dijon Métropole
Région Bourgogne
Hopitaux de Marseille
Work highlights
- Representing a consortium including Bouygues Travaux publics and Vinci Construction in litigation regarding the construction of the “Route du Littoral”, one of the most important infrastructure projects in Europe (value: 1.66 billion euros).
- Successfully represented the Prime Minister’s Office in a dispute relating to consultancy and survey contracts.
- Successfully represented Clear Channel in the challenge by JC DECAUX of the awarding of the concession contract of street furniture before the Paris administrative tribunal.
Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance is a first port-of-call for largescale and challenging work and notably a top reference for high-profile public procurement, concession and PPP projects. The firm is involved in many of the country’s largest initiatives, notably in the rail, airport and motorway sectors including many Parisian landmark urban rail projects. The energy sector is key strategic area for the team which is advising on many of France’s landmark offshore wind projects. The team’s regulatory expertise is also highly regarded and sought after in relation to several new ambitious initiatives led in the nuclear, hydrogen and e-batteries areas. Leading sponsors, lenders and governmental ministries are clients. The team is co-headed by David Préat and Gauthier Martin. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny is another key name.
Practice head(s):
David Préat; Gauthier Martin
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny
Testimonials
‘The team is one of the best on the market for large public projects: very experienced lawyers, pragmatic, and attentive to the needs of their clients. Great responsiveness and quality of discussions and advice.’
‘David Préat: brilliant, creative, a reference in large PPP and concessions markets in France. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Mérigot de Treigny: experienced lawyer, pragmatic and very pleasant’.
‘Extremely capable’.
Key clients
French Ministry in charge of transport (DGTIM – DGAC)
French Ministry in charge of energy (DGEC)
SNCF Gares & Connexion
Société du Grand Paris
ASF
Eiffage
EDF Renouvelables
Mapple Power
Eolmed
Encavis AG
Doric
Groupe Nicollin
Work highlights
- Advising Société du Grand Paris regarding public procurement contracts for the design and the construction of the western and the eastern sections of the Line 15, part of the new Paris metro network project “Grand Paris Express.
- Advising SNCF Gares & Connexions on the performance of work concession for the refurbishment of the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris, which is the first railway station in Europe.
Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Headed by one of France’ s most prestigious public law experts in Henri Savoie, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier's practice is entrusted by many of the country’s leading companies and operators to handle their upmost strategic or one-of-a-kind files. The team regularly advises clients on high-stakes regulatory and public procurement matters pertaining to major infrastructure assets, notably in the urban transport and energy sectors. It also frequently advises on foreign investment authorisation and regulatory issues linked to high-profile M&A transactions, while the team’s top litigation credentials also earns it mandates on top regulatory and contract execution and performance disputes (including in the telecoms and rail transport sectors). Counsel Jean-Baptiste Aubert and senior associate Guillaume Griffart are other names to note.
Practice head(s):
Henri Savoie
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Baptiste Aubert; Guillaume Griffart
Testimonials
‘The team has in-depth knowledge of French public law. Their recommendations are very precise and clear. They never lose sight of a bigger picture, even when dealing with multifaceted and intricate cases. Work is always appropriately allocated between senior and junior team members, ensuring great value for clients.’
‘Henri Savoie is very experienced. In court hearings, he is concise, clear, with great flow and impact. In addition to his utmost professionalism, he is a delight to work with.’
‘Jean-Baptiste Aubert quickly captures the essence of any issues and takes into account all aspects of a problem in his advice.’
‘Very efficient and responsive team. Concern for finding the most effective legal solution. Very pleasant.’
‘The team led by Henri Savoie is of a high-quality. Henri Savoie in particular is keen to get involved and be proactive.’
‘The best public law team in Paris, with a high-level view of subjects and practices of the French State.’
‘The team has extraordinary expertise in the area of foreign investment law. They are also extremely practical and highly responsive. The team is consistently able to come up with commercial solutions for complicated legal issues.’
‘Henri Savoie and Guillaume Griffart are very knowledgeable and responsive.’
Key clients
EDF
Bouygues
Bouygues Telecom
SNCF Réseau
TF1
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
La Poste
Blackstone
Edizione (Benetton Family)
RTE
Île-de-France Mobilités
Agence des participations de l’Etat
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Citeo
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
Groupe Lucien Barrière
GRDF
Suez
Ligue de football professionnel
Naval Group
Aquind
Technip Energies
TechnipFMC
CCI Nice Côte d’Azur
Thermo Fisher
Akiolis Group
Atos
Groupe Duval
Beyond Meat
CELSA
Work highlights
- 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).
- Assisting to Bouygues Telecom in multiple legal actions related to the cybersecurity of 5G networks.
- Advising SNCF Réseau on ongoing litigations concerning the performance of the SEA high-speed railway line concession agreement.
Dentons
Dentons stands out for its public procurement expertise, alternatively advising leading sponsors, private operators or the French state on the awarding of the country's largest concessions or public infrastructure projects. The practice is advising on large stadium and motorway concessions and urban rail projects, as well as on new innovative projects such as truck tolls and the opening of regional train rail markets to competition. Its public contract execution and performance skillset is also well regarded and evident in its recent engagement in a high-profile train station development project dispute. The practice also deals with regulatory and brownfield work in the energy sector, advising on hydrogen, energy trading certificate and renewable energy projects. Practice head Marc Fornacciari is a respected name in the field. Dorothée Griveaux is another highly regarded practitioner and senior associate Inès Tantardini also contributes.
Practice head(s):
Marc Fornacciari
Other key lawyers:
Dorothée Griveaux; Inès Tantardini
Testimonials
‘A senior team which is very strong in the field of public law and PPP project financing. The team is very available.’
‘Marc Fornacciari is very attentive to the client and quickly recognizes the points of attention in the files.’
‘Competent and very available team. Responsiveness and pragmatic advice’
Key clients
ENI France
French Ministry of Economy
BASF
Hello Paris (JV RATP Dev and Keolis)
Flying Whales
Direction Départementale des Territoires (DDT) du Rhône
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC)
Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM)
Ministère de la Transition écologique
Collectivité Européenne d’Alsace
Paris Saclay University
Société Générale
Work highlights
- Assisting the French Ministry of Economy in the context of the “Stade de France” concession renewal (ending July 2025).
- Representing Auchan Group against SNCF Gares et Connexions before the administrative tribunal of Paris with regard to the litigation relating to the “Gare du Nord” concession.
- Advising Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) on the award of two concession contracts for the operation of three new automatic metro lines of the “Grand Paris Express” (GPE).
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. features a large and deep bench which allows the firm to handle a comprehensive range of issues. The firm is particularly recognised for its high-level public procurement concession and projects know-how, acting mainly for sponsors but also occasionally handling work for the French state, public entities or lenders. Recent work includes advising on the tender process linked to major rail, sports and transport infrastructure. Increasingly, the team has seen an uptick in instructions to advise on strategic regulatory issues including before administrative courts. Thomas Courtel, Bénédicte Mazel and Frédéric Mion are the key contacts for the above. The firm also houses prominent urban planning law expertise and is sought after to conduct large real estate projects, with Emmanuel Vital-Durand and Alexandre Gauthier leading in this area. Counsel Tiphanie Mareuse and associates Alexandre Rennesson and Thomas Brusq provide key support.
Practice head(s):
Thomas Courtel; Alexandre Gauthier; Bénédicte Mazel; Frédéric Mion; Emmanuel Vital-Durand
Other key lawyers:
Tiphanie Mareuse; Alexandre Rennesson; Thomas Brusq
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness, attentive to the customer, good understanding of issues, excellent level. On urban planning law issues concerning real estate development, the team is among the best on the market.’
‘Bénédicte Mazel and Tiphanie Mareuse: professional, clear, excellent ability to follow a file over the long term. ’
‘Emmanuel Vital Durant has always given us a clear vision of the risk and the possibilities of recourse.’
‘An excellent team, excellent responsiveness and an excellent balance between the applicable framework and more political solutions.’
‘Thomas Courtel: excellence in the overall understanding of issues and the conduct of negotiations Alexandre Rennesson: excellent mastery of the details of a file, good expertise and proposals, with responsiveness.’
‘Thomas Courtel assisted by Alexandre Rennesson understand the specific challenges of a project, integrate them and have a tremendous capacity to find innovative and adapted solutions that work, outside the paths already marked out by their colleagues. They are perfectly integrated members within larger teams which lead large-scale projects, contributing very positively to the common goal.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the French market, very good expertise and great capacity for innovation in terms of legal-financial structuring. One of the best teams on the market’.
‘Thomas Courtel: excellent knowledge of the market and players in project finance, concession or PPP arrangements; great expertise and great capacity for innovation in terms of legal-financial structuring. Transparent, reliable and friendly.’
Key clients
Grand Est Region
Société Nautique de Mérignac
International Chamber of Commerce
Société du Canal de Provence
Viasat Inc and Skylocig France
Carrefour
OL Group
Kering
Consortium AGRE/Novaxia/Cogedim/Icawood
Vinci and Bouygues
French Ministry of Transports
Elsan
Kaufman & Braun
Icade
Bouygues Immobilier
HEC
Viparis
BNPP
Work highlights
- Assisting Elsan in challenging the validity of the framework for funding public health facilities in France.
- Advising the Consortium Vinci and Bouygues on all aspects of the tendering procedure for the acquisition or the renewal of the concession of the Stade de France.
- Advising the lenders of Grand Est Mobilité with the drafting of a concession agreement and the corresponding financing documentation.
Jones Day
Jones Day's very established practice thrives in the public procurement field where the firm regularly advises on large mandates, often linked to urban transport, rail, energy and TMT infrastructure. In addition, the team is able to draw on its high-end regulatory know-how to assist leading corporations in challenging the current regulatory framework governing various industry sectors including the healthcare, energy and banking ones, while its expertise in the energy sector is particularly established and extends beyond regulatory issues. The highly experienced Philippe Delelis and the excellent Nicolas Brice jointly head the practice, with counsel Pierre Barthélemy also a key names. Of note, the team further strengthened its capabilities through the hiring of Xavier Domino as of counsel, a former magistrate of the Conseil d’Etat (France’s highest administrative court) in 2023.
Practice head(s):
Philippe Delelis; Nicolas Brice
Other key lawyers:
Pierre Barthélemy; Maxence Gagnardeau
Testimonials
‘Philippe Delelis is an exceptional lawyer in all respects: he finds original and solid solutions; is capable of deploying them in all jurisdictions and demonstrates a smiling and calm determination; his availability is flawless.’
‘ Nicolas Brice and Maxence Gagnardeau: top experts in their field, trustworthy, always available and great knowledge of the specifics our sector and our company activities.’
‘Philippe Delelis is a great expert in public procurement. He is particularly attentive and available for his clients. Proactive and rigorous.’
Key clients
ENEDIS
Credit Mutuel
RATP GROUP
Caisse Des Depots ET Consignations
Engie
Orange
LA POSTE IMMOBILIER
MERCIALYS
ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DU GAZ
NEW SUEZ
IBM
Lagardere
TDF
EQUANS
EDF
Veolia
ENGIE-EDT
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is retained to handle high-end work pertaining to the country’s largest and most essential public infrastructure and operating companies. The team regularly advises on financial aid, governance issues and corporate structuring concerning state-owned companies and joint ventures operating in the public sector. Its combined top regulatory and public procurement expertise which earns it prestigious mandates on various energy and new industrial project initiatives (nuclear, hydrogen, semi-conductor) as well as major port, airport and railway public procurement issues. Its involvement in the telecoms sector is also a strength. The practice is co-headed by Frédéric Salat-Baroux and Marc Lordonnois.
Practice head(s):
Frédéric Salat-Baroux;Marc Lordonnois
Testimonials
‘Professionalism, responsiveness and creative in terms of the strategy to follow.’
‘Good skill and technical expertise. Excellent knowledge of its clients’ environment and constraints. ’
‘The team is very available and has extensive knowledge of the issues related to the development of major infrastructure projects, particularly in the field of renewable energies.’
Key clients
RTE
SNCF Réseau
Archimed
EDF
Ardian
Géosel
Eutelsat
CVC Partners
EQT
Groupe Casino
Klépierre
Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur (ACA)
Global Infrastructure Partners
iCON Infrastructure
Compagnie des Alpes
TDF
Orange
Bpifrance
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
SNCF Group
Transdev
Aéroports de Paris
Airbus
Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
Gestionnaire d’Infrastructure CDG Express
CDC Habitat
Action Logement Group
Adoma
Eramet
Agence des Participations de l’Etat (French State)
FGTI (Fonds de garantie des victimes des actes de terrorisme)
HLD Europe
Advent International Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising Ardian and its subsidiary Géosel on an infrastructure project located in Fos-sur-Mer (close to Marseille), consisting of the installation of photovoltaic panels in order to produce hydrogen through electrolysis.
- Advising EDF on the New French Nuclear Programme.
- Advising SNCF Réseau on the railway law aspects of a proposed legislation on new French regional rail services.
White & Case LLP
Led by the excellent Jean-Luc Champy, White & Case LLP‘s practice is retained by leading engineering and sponsor companies to assist with high-profile projects. The team, which also advises some public sector entities, is notably involved in many of France’s largest energy and transport projects or concessions, in relation to hydrogen, offshore wind farms, pipeline and grid networks as well motorways and airports. The team also handles related litigation and its range of works encompasses various industry areas including telecoms. It also provides strategic advice on regulatory issues in the energy sector. Counsel Quirec de Kersauson is also noted.
Practice head(s):
Jean-Luc Champy
Other key lawyers:
Quirec de Kersauson
Testimonials
‘The team led by Jean-Luc Champy is extremely competent, available and responsive.’
Key clients
Bouygues
Vinci Construction
Eiffage
RTE
Société du Grand Paris
Verso Energy
Transdev
APRR
Sanef
Vinci Concessions
RTL Group
Iberdrola Renovables
Altitude Infrastructure
NGE
Aéroports de Lyon
Aéroports de Lille
Aéroports du Grand Ouest
DIF
Bluefloat Energy
ENEDIS
Société Générale
GRTgaz
Work highlights
- Advised RTL Group on its entry into exclusive negotiations with Groupe TF1, Groupe M6 and Groupe Bouygues to merge the activities of Groupe TF1 and Groupe M6 and create a major French media group.
- Advising Iberdrola Renovables Energia on its submission bid for the 1GW offshore wind mega-project in the Normandy region in France (AO4).
- Advised Altitude Group on its acquisition of infrastructure fund Quaero Capital’s stake in the two major fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) concessions of the Grand Est region.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Headed by Thierry Laloum, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s public procurement know-how ensures it is a popular choice for work in this area and it regularly advises on the country’s largest infrastructure projects, notably in the transport sector, and on related high-stakes performance and execution issues (including construction costs and delays and Covid-19 disruptions relating to airport and motorway projects. Leading private operators and engineering companies also turn to the firm to conduct the launch of new prominent initiatives, notably in the rail and energy sectors, and to handle regulatory and financial aid issues. Also recommended are European counsel Charles-Antoine Erignac, senior associate Anne-Laure Barel and associate Virgile Chanel.
Practice head(s):
Thierry Laloum
Other key lawyers:
Charles-Antoine Erignac; Anne-Laure Barel; Virgile Chanel
Testimonials
‘Excellent work in public law. A real level of expertise. Clear position taken. Responsive and pragmatic. ’
‘High level of team expertise. Ability to carry out analysis, advice and production work in very short times with precise and immediately usable results and deliverables. Ability to confirm and commit to innovative conclusions. Excellent relationship with internal teams and high availability. ’
‘The team stands out for its ability to provide legal advice and support to clients with a keen sense of strategy and its in-depth knowledge of the public infrastructure sector. ’
‘Thierry Laloum is an exceptional lawyer. His strategic and pragmatic approach sets him apart. Always solution-oriented, even in complex situations. Thierry Laloum’s knowledge of his clients’ business enables him to always satisfy their needs.’
Key clients
Aéroport de la Côte d’Azur
Altitude Haute-Garonne
Atlantia
Autoroutes du Sud de la France
Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Travaux Publics
Dalkia
Eiffage
Fondation Alpha Omega
Kevin Speed
Meridiam
Oc’Via
SEPD / SPD
Vinci Airports
Vinci Autoroutes
Vinci Concessions
Voltalia
Work highlights
- Representing SEPD (the concessionaire of the ports of Calais and Boulogne-sur-mer), SPD and their shareholders on the €863 million works on the Port of Calais.
- Representing SRL2 on the challenging transfer of ownership of a motorway.
- Advised Dalkia on the creation of a simplified joint stock company, with local authorities as minority shareholders.
A&O Shearman
Headed by the highly experienced Romaric Lazerges, A&O Shearman has a strong involvement in the energy transition sector, advising on several major new initiatives concerning the development of hydrogen, car battery factories and CO2 capture and storage projects. The public law team is also acting in high-stakes renewables tariffs disputes before the highest administrative courts, and its ability to combine strength with the firm's project finance practice ensures that it is a strong choice for France’s largest renewable wind projects. The team also handles major transport projects and regulatory matters impacting industrial sectors including media and healthcare. The team also regularly supports the M&A team and is involved in France’s first climate change proceedings. Leading corporations, sponsors and lenders are clients. Other key names in the team include recently promoted partner Arthur Sauzay , who has a strong focus on environment issues, and counsel Luc Lamblin.
Practice head(s):
Romaric Lazerges
Other key lawyers:
Luc Lamblin; Arthur Sauzay
Testimonials
‘Good availability and the quality of work.’
‘Romaric Lazerges is very present in files and provides personalized advice.’
‘very good interpersonal skills and very clear and innovative response in a rapidly evolving sector’
Key clients
Agence Française de Développement
Agence des Participations de l’Etat (APE)
Bouygues
Carrefour
Engie and EDPR / Ocean Winds
Equitix and SLAM
InfraRed Capital Partners
Metropole Television (M6)
TTR Energy
Hy24
Vinci
Work highlights
- Advising TTR and 19 other companies in the renewable sector in proceedings against an order of the French Government which modifies the regime of contract revenues.
- Advising Les Eoliennes en Mer (Engie, EDPR, CDC) on its first Offshore wind project to reach financial close.
- Advising Hy24 on the development of green hydrogen at the EU level.
August Debouzy
August Debouzy houses one of France’s top regulatory practices and the firm's capabilities have been further enhanced by the opening of an office in Brussels in Spring 2023. The team, which has a deep and direct practical knowledge of the public sector, is entrusted by many leading French and international companies and investment funds to assist with their most sensitive and challenging projects. It is notably advising on major regulatory, permit and environmental issues linked to major new strategic initiatives (LNG storage, CO2 capture, e-battery factory projects) and is regularly mandated by companies wishing to challenge the current French and EU regulatory framework. It is routinely involved in work relating to the defence, transport and media sectors. Finally, the team also advises on foreign investment authorisations linked to M&A deals, and is also proficient in the public procurement field. The team is jointly headed by the highly regarded Vincent Brenot, Emmanuelle Mignon and Nicolas Baverez, with counsels Hélène Billery and Ghislain Minaire providing additional support.
Practice head(s):
Vincent Brenot; Emmanuelle Mignon; Nicolas Baverez
Other key lawyers:
Hélène Billery; Ghislain Minaire
Testimonials
‘The team is very professional, technically very advanced and provides very structured, clear and well-written oral and written responses. It is very available, responsive, very attentive to the context, constraints and expectations of the client, very operational and able to provide useful, pragmatic and effective advice and innovative solutions.’
‘Emmanuelle Mignon shows exceptional technical skills, capacity for analysis and synthesis, clarity and conciseness. She has a talent for proposing operational solutions and imagining innovative solutions, and a perfect knowledge and ability to discuss with representatives of the state and ministries. Vincent Brenot has strong availability, listening skills, excellent understanding of the client’s situations, expectations and constraints. He has a great ability to offer effective and operational solutions, excellent interpersonal skills, pugnacity and know-how in administrative disputes and public procurement’.
‘Very experienced team which offers a quality of service matching the largest firms.’
‘Vincent Brenot is very good and also has great human qualities. He is very accessible and can handle complex, high-stakes cases.’
‘Real expertise in complex subjects, fluid collaboration, total adaptation to the client’s tools.’
‘Vincent Brenot is an excellent professional.’
Key clients
Dunkerque LNG
Baccarat
Envision AESC
TotalEnergies LNG Services France
McCourt group
Sorare
Principality of Monaco
RATP
Monoprix
Altarea Cogedim
SMB (Société Minière de Boké) – Winning
Veolia
Philip Morris
Microsoft
Nike
EDF
SNCF / SNCF Réseau /SNCF Mobilités
Dassault Aviation
Ynsect
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
France Galop
Santé publique France
Didi Mobility UK
EDF-ENR
Bolloré Logistics
i.Ceram
Eurazeo
IK Partners
Work highlights
- Represented TotalEnergies LNG Services France in several administrative law disputes brought against the Le Havre Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) project requested by the French to compensate the reduction of Russian gas due to the war in Ukraine.
- Advised Envision, one of the world leaders of battery manufacturers, on the administrative, regulatory and environmental law aspects of its Gigafactory project to supply batteries to Renault in Douai.
- Advised Sorare in the context of its potential submission to the French regulation of gambling.
Bredin Prat
Bredin Prat is retained by some of the market’s largest French and international corporations to assist with highly strategic matters including assisting companies undertaking innovative projects and seeking to challenge the country's current legal framework (notably in the field of energy and transport). The public law team also provides key support to the M&A practice, advising on strategic foreign investment autorisations, or strategic corporate restructuring concerning public sector entities or publicly listed companies with French state ownership. The team also advises on environment and public procurement work. Yann Aguila is a top name in the field. He is supported by senior associates Guillaume Léonard and Gabrielle Reddé who joined in June 2023.
Practice head(s):
Yann Aguila
Other key lawyers:
Guillaume Léonard; Gabrielle Reddé
Testimonials
‘Gabrielle Reddé stands out for her responsiveness, curiosity and ability to explore innovative financing schemes.’
‘In-depth expertise in public law. High quality.’
‘Gabrielle Reddé is very bright and competent. She is able to find the right solutions and argue the right interpretations. She is very attentive to the customer and always willing to listen.’
‘Gabrielle Reddé has extensive knowledge of the law applicable to the opening of the rail market in France and Europe.’
‘One of the best teams on the market.’
‘Excellent knowledge of public law. Very good listening to customers and other parties.’
‘Gabrielle Reddé, through her broad knowledge of infrastructure and energy subjects.’
‘Exceptional responsiveness and very high level of responses provided. Guillaume Léonard: expert in administrative law, very available and highly adaptable to unusual contexts.’
Key clients
Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
COJO Paris 2024 (Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games of Paris 2024)
UBS
General Electric
Ineris
Groupement de compagnies aériennes (Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Iberia)
RTE
SNCF
Solar Impulse Foundation
Suez
Volotea
Lime
Pernod Ricard
Association interprofessionnelle des fruits et légumes frais (Interfel)
Groupe de presse Les Echos/Le Parisien
GreenYellow
INAPORC
SAPMER
La Maison Ginestet
KKR
BlueCo (investor consortium including Clearlake Capital)
DAF
Pacific Mobile Telecom
INEOS
CVE
JCDecaux
Mediawan
UGC
ACN (Alliance Carton Nature)
Work highlights
- Advising a group of airline companies over the filing of legal proceedings before the French Administrative Supreme Court, in order to challenge the failure of the French State to provide an adequate legal framework concerning air traffic controllers’ right to strike.
- Advised RTE, the French transmission system operator, on possible legal ways to accelerate permit processes linked to renewable energies projects.
- Advised JCDecaux on filing a claim before the French Administrative Court against the national competition authority (Autorité de la concurrence) in order to protect business secrets.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Headed by the highly experienced Pascal Cuche, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP's practice assists a prominent client base, made up of leading corporations and financial investors, in dealing with strategic matters such as strategic M&A, nationalisation and privatisation deals involving the French state, projects requiring financial aid (such as the construction of a new microchip manufacturing facility), and new disruptive initiatives in regulated sectors. The team also regularly handles litigation before the highest administrative courts. Finally, the practice has a strong presence in the energy sector where it advises on several of France’s largest offshore and nuclear ongoing projects, as well as on brownfield transactions. Counsel Tanguy Bardet is the other key name in the practice.
Practice head(s):
Pascal Cuche
Other key lawyers:
Tanguy Bardet
Testimonials
‘Deep knowledge and network’
‘Pascal Cuche’s team is excellent. They are effective and cost-efficient. They respond quickly and provide complete, business-oriented responses. ’
‘Fine knowledge of the French market.’
Key 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
Lilium
Lime
EQT
SSE
Work highlights
- Representing La Française Des Jeux (FDJ) in proceedings before the Conseil d’Etat relating to the company’s privatisation.
- Advising the French State (Agence des Participations de l’Etat) on the public law issues linked to the nationalisation of Electricité de France (EDF).
- Advising RWE on all its pending offshore tenders in France (AO5, AO6, AO7).
Fréget Glaser & Associés
Fréget Glaser & Associés stands out for its high-end public business law and regulatory expertise, which is sought after by many leading corporations, across various sectors including energy, TMT and transport, to assist with their most sensitive files. The practice is notably adept at challenging administrative decisions and new legislation before France’s highest courts. It also provides strategic regulatory advisory guidance, and also advises on other public law matters, including public contracts. The highly regarded Emmanuel Glaser jointly heads the practice with Sandrine Perrotet.
Practice head(s):
Emmanuel Glaser; Sandrine Perrotet
Testimonials
‘The team has indisputable technical competence, both in litigation and on an advisory basis. ’
‘Very good knowledge of public law, with an impressive track record that is very useful in negotiations. ’
‘Very relevant advice.’
Key clients
FRENCH INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS (“AFIEG”) AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ENERGY OF ENERGY RETAILERS (“ANODE”)
GROUPE CANAL PLUS
SNCF RESEAU
CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DU NOTARIAT
COMPAGNIE NATIONALE DES COMMISSAIRES AUX COMPTES
SOCIETE DE PARTICPATIONS ET DE GESTIONS IMMOBILIERES (SPGI)
TOTAL ENERGIES
CENTRE NATIONAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT A DISTANCE
GROUPE NGE
ALBIOMA
JANSSEN
BAYER
AEROPORT TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC
PRIMEO ENERGIE
WIFIRST
PARIS MUTUEL URBAIN (PMU)
GRDF
COMMUNE DU TAMPON
SYNDICAT MIXTE DE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS DES MICROREGIONS SUD ET OUEST DE LA REUNION (ILEVA)
VILLE DE PARIS
SOCIETE DE TRANSPORTS DE L’OCEAN INDIEN (STOI)
MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS
MONNAIE DE PARIS
EKWATEUR
COMMUNAUTE D’AGGLOMERATION DU COTENTIN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF REUNION
PECHE AVENIR
EUTELSAT
REUNION REGION
COENOVE
Work highlights
- Advised the Réunion region, the main shareholder in the airline Air Austral and holder of 99% of its capital, on the restructuring of the Réunion airline Air Austral.
- Advising Groupe Canal Plus on very sensitive matters in connection with the French Audiovisual and Digital Communications Regulatory Authority.
- Representing Coénove before the Conseil d’Etat to challenge the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Solidarity’s order relating to the classification of district heating networks.
McDermott Will & Emery AARPI
McDermott Will & Emery AARPI's team is retained to handle high-stakes matters, especially in regulated sectors such as energy, telecoms and healthcare where the team handles challenging issues before regulatory bodies and administrative courts - the team has recently dealt with several of the market’s most high-profile issues concerning the telecoms infrastructure field. Clients also turn to the firm for large public procurement contract work, including in the urban heating and cooling fields. The team also stands out its ability to advise on M&A support and governance matters. Clients include major players in the telecoms and energy industries. Sabine Naugès and Laurent Ayache are the practice heads. Counsel Charlotte Michellet also contributes.
Practice head(s):
Sabine Naugès; Laurent Ayache
Other key lawyers:
Charlotte Michellet
Testimonials
‘Very good responsiveness and relevance of advice taking into account the business dimension which allows it to win numerous contracts and disputes. ’
‘Very robust commercial, legal and regulatory knowledge; a critical understanding of the administrative process. High quality work that leaves no stone unturned. ’
‘Great availability and skills.’
‘The team is expert, friendly, responsive, attentive and very adaptable with a great ability to understand industrial issues, and to offer operational and concrete solutions.’
‘Competence and great availability.’
‘High availability and strong responsiveness throughout. Great ability to conclude balanced transactions in complex situations. High reliability in delivering contributions on time. ’
‘Sabine Naugès: remarkable sense of organisation, efficiency and rigor, quality advice, expertise and experience, great interpersonal skills and and high reliability.’
‘Laurent Ayache’s team is responsive and available.’
Key clients
Orange Group
Engie
Groupe Action Logement
Corsica Ferries
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie du Var
Work highlights
- Advising Orange in the context of a dispute with Arcep (France’s electronic communications regulatory authority) concerning its alleged failure to comply with commitments taken regarding the coverage of the territory with optical fiber.
- Advising Engie on regulatory and public procurement issues.
- Advising Orange on French and EU public law matters including regulatory issues, government relations, competition, and litigation.
Orrick
Orrick's public law team is fully integrated into the firm’s project and infrastructure department and is strongly involved in the energy fields, where it is notably advising the French state on large offshore wind projects and companies on the negotiation of corporate PPA contracts. The team is also advising sponsors on large Parisian urban rail transport projects, and various sponsors bidding on the awarding of new motorways and large concessions across various other areas. It also provides regulatory support to the M&A team, handles sensitive regulatory and project-related litigation and works on projects in Africa. The team is headed by Geoffroy Berthon and includes senior counsel Noël Chahid-Nouraï and of counsel Constance Boillot.
Practice head(s):
Geoffroy Berthon
Other key lawyers:
Noël Chahid-Nouraï; Constance Boillot
Testimonials
‘It’s an excellent team. The team has a pragmatic approach and is one of the few on the market capable of handling public law files in Africa.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon is a talented lawyer. He has a fine and sharp mind and is an excellent technician with a business eye. For me, he is one of the best of his generation.’
‘Dynamic, highly available team, with very good experience in infrastructure projects, an ability to deliver quality work within short deadlines, and to adapt to everyone’s interests. A team particularly suited to complex infrastructure projects, with remarkable value for money. ’
‘Geoffroy Berthon: excellent listening skills, technical in his advice and knowing very well how to qualify his opinions by taking into account all the issues present. Constance Boillot: very great capacity for work and rigorous.’
‘Very good advice, available and professional .’
‘Very good at understanding customer needs’.
Key clients
3i Infrastructure plc
Accenture
Aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur
Akiem
Allianz Global Investors
Antin Infrastructure
Ardian
Auchan group
Autorecharge
Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Bolloré Transport & Logistics
Boralex
Bouygues Construction
Caisse d’Epargne Ile-de-France
Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations
Dalkia
DIF Capital Partners
EGIS
EOS
Fayat
French Government – Ministère de la Transition énergétique
GIC
IGY (Island Global Yachting)
Iveco
Microsoft
Neoen
Serena
Société Générale
TIIC
Work highlights
- Advising the French government (Ministry for Energy Transition) on the multiannual energy plan related to offshore wind development.
- Advising a bidding consortium on its participation in the tender process launched by Ile-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) for the public service contracts for the operation of lines 15, 16 and 17 of the “Grand Paris Express” metro system.
- Advised the winning consortium comprising Fayat, IGY Marinas and Cannes Marina Invest on the implementation and financial closing of the 30-year concession contract for the renovation and operation of the Vieux Port de Cannes.
PARME Avocats
PARME Avocats acts for a client base made up of large metropolis and various other public law sector entities, as well as many top operating companies. The team has high-level public procurement expertise and regularly advises on some of the country’s largest public contracts relating to transport, utilities and building infrastructures. It is also consulted to advise on strategic legal reforms and provides support on M&A deals concerning major public infrastructure. Finally, the team increasingly advises on new matters pertaining to the energy sector, including the development of hydrogen and renewable energy plants and PPA schemes. Xavier Matharan is a top name in France; he jointly heads the practice with Karine Hennette-Jaouen. Also strongly involved is Mathieu Noel and counsel Garance Yvonnet provides additional support.
Practice head(s):
Xavier Matharan; Karine Hennette-Jaouen
Other key lawyers:
Mathieu Noel; Garance Yvonnet
Testimonials
‘Exceptional leadership and an extremely detailed understanding of public law and its actors which remains unique in France.’
‘Xavier Matharan knows how to combine legal vision and rare political, industrial and commercial sense.’
‘Maître Hennette-Jaouen has in-depth knowledge of her files and the desire to find a solution to all problems, and she succeeds.’
‘Karine Hennette-Jaouen: great rigor and knowledge of her files.’
Key clients
Region AURA
SIAAP
Region Hauts de France
City of Paris
SYCTOM Ivry
City of Marseille
Principality of Monaco
Dijon Metropolis
SYCTOM Paris
The ministry of the Ecological Transition
The ministry of Economy, Finance and Recovery
The ministry of Justice
YNOV Group
RATP Cap
EQT
Aqualia
Meridiam
EDF-PEI
Corsica Linea
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Greater Nancy Metropolis Meurthe et Moselle
SNCF
Enedis
FIB Immobilier
Work highlights
- Advising RATP Cap on the privatisation of the regional public train network (Ile de France).
- Advising Veolia on the acquisition of the company Suez, advice on public law on urban planning, environmental law, regulatory law issues.
- Advising on PPAs (power purchase agreements) for the French government as part of the France 2030 stimulus plan.
Adaltys Avocats
Adaltys Avocats fields a team of practitioners throughout France with individuals in the firm’s Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille offices. The team’s expertise spans public procurement, urban planning and development and regulatory know-how, especially in the energy sector. The team has a strong involvement in Lyon and in the South of France where it advises on high-profile projects, including strategic hydroelectric concessions, urban transport and urban renewal. The team also provides strategic advisory guidance to companies including in challenging law before courts. Gilles Le Chatelier in Lyon heads the practice, which also includes Jean-Marc Petit, Clément Nourrisson and Philippe Nugue in Lyon, Benjamin Boiton in Marseille and Xavier Heymans in Bordeaux.
Practice head(s):
Gilles Le Chatelier
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Marc Petit; Benjamin Boiton; Philippe Nugue; Clément Nourrisson; Xavier Heymans
Testimonials
‘Very versatile team, great attention to the client’s expectations and objectives, availability.’
‘Clément Nourrisson: great capacity for reflection and innovation. Jean-Marc Petit on urban planning authorization files and environmental regulations: always very wise advice. Gilles Le Chatelier: immense knowledge of public jurisdictions and corresponding procedures, always provides the correct response. Laurent Sery : reliable and solid advice.’
‘Perfect knowledge of the sector, allowing an immediate understanding of the issues. Proximity with the customer is also appreciable. ’
‘Young and committed team, headed by Benjamin Boiton who is attentive and responsive.’
‘Highly recommended law firm. Rigor. Innovative practical solutions. Very strong desire to solve problems and strong investment in customer defense.’
‘Benjamin Boiton: availability, rigor, efficiency and above all desire to find rapid and relevant solutions. ’
‘Xavier Heymans: responsive, available, attentive, knowledgeable.’
‘Exceptional writing ability, a very high level of knowledge of administrative law and in particular of public procurement. Very attentive to its clients’.
Key clients
Embecta
Kalhyge
Api
Cepovett
Caisse des dépôts
Port Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Société d’Equipement du Bassin de Lorraine (SEBL)
French Blood Establishment
Sipearl
Metropolitan area of Perpignan
Ile-de-France region
TRIFYL
SPL Lyon Part-Dieu
SPL Terrinov
SPL Confluence
SPL G2D39
Ile de france mobility
Sncf group
SATA
Enedis
Edf
Compagnie nationale du rhône (CNR)
UTC group (otis / chubb)
Xerox-conduent
Keolis
Dalkia
Veolia
NGE
Eurovia
Laurent Perrier Group
Sequano aménagement
Joa group
Irizar
Danaher Group
Becton Dickinson
Lyon Car Park
ARAC Occitanie
Grand Lyon habitat
Greater Lyon
Greater Marseille
Lille European Metropolis
Nice metropolitan area
Greater Rouen
Metropolitan area of Bordeaux
Metropolis of saint-etienne
Metropolitan area of Toulon
Nantes Metropolitan Area
Annecy Metropolis
AURA Region Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ministry of Ecological Transition
Ministry for Territorial Cohesion
Department of Haute-Garonne
Department of the Dordogne
Ademe (French Environment and Energy Management Agency)
APIJ (Justice property agency)
OPPIC (Cultural Heritage and Property Projects Operator)
Grand port maritime de rouen
Grand port maritime de marseille
Grand port maritime de nantes st nazaire
Grand port du havre
SYTRAL (Greater Lyon Transport Authority)
SMAG
SMPBPM
Region south provence alpes côte d’azur
Bourgogne franche-comté region
Centre Val de Loire Region
Occitania Region
Val d’isère ski resort
Méribel ski resort
Courchevel ski resort
Serre-chevalier ski resort
Collectivité de corse
Plaine du Var Public Development Establishment
Radio france
Chamonix
Saint-Gervais
Oz-en-Oisans
Priams
D2P Aménagement
Work highlights
- Represented Enedis in court in connection with SIPPEREC’s challenge to the amendment of the financial clauses of its electricity distribution concessions.
- Assisted CNR in renewing public contracts authorizing two hydrocarbon depots in the Port of Lyon.
- Advised SiPearl on its project to develop High Performance Computing (HPC) on matters relating to European State Aid regulations.
CMS Francis Lefebvre
CMS Francis Lefebvre covers a large range of public issues for a top client base made up of leading French and international sponsors and companies. Through Claire Vannini the firm provides strategic advice on regulatory, state aid and financial issues spanning various sectors (including energy, telecoms and media) including challenging regulations before the highest French and EU institutions. François Tenailleau is recognised for his high-level public procurement and contract expertise, including in the litigation arena. The team also deals with urban-planning and environment law issues. Counsels Kawthar Ben Khelil and Thomas Carenzi are two other key names to note.
Practice head(s):
François Tenailleau; Claire Vannini
Other key lawyers:
Kawthar Ben Khelil; Thomas Carenzi
Testimonials
‘Very experienced team, in particular on public procurement and concession law. Excellent mastery of the most complex legal subjects, combined with a very pragmatic and business oriented approach.’
‘Kawthar Ben Khelil demonstrates great responsiveness and availability, providing essential legal insight.’
‘Pragmatic team able to work with other legal professionals in a constructive and productive manner. High quality services. ’
Key clients
La Banque Postale
Engie
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Interparking
Corsica Linea
Bruker France
Société d’exploitation des ports du détroit
British Embassy in Paris
Lexmark International
NGE
Meridiam
Eiffage Construction
Eiffage Aménagement
Indigo
Crédit Agricole group
Léon Grosse
Veolia Energie France
McCourt Global
Total Raffinage France
BPCE Lease
Paris Saint Germain Football (PSG)
Semmaris
Moma Group
Waga Energy
Monnaie de Paris
Union nationale des centres sportifs de plein air (UCPA)
Agence pour la formation professionnelle des adultes (AFPA)
Belambra
Work highlights
- Advising Meridiam on state aid issues in connection with the funding of a complex real estate project in the city of Marseille intended to host a private university named “La Plateforme”.
- Assisted Caisse des dépôts et consignations, one of the shareholders of Air Austral (airline), in the context of the notification to the EU Commission of a restructuring aid of approximately €140 million to Air Austral.
- Advised Veolia Energie France on an innovative public contract for the operation and the development of a low carbon urban heating and cooling network on the Paris-Saclay University site.
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is a strong choice for complex energy regulatory matters. In addition, the firm also advises on public law and regulatory issues in other fields, including in the transport area. Since research concluded, former practice head Christine Le Bihan-Graf and Laure Rosenblieh have left the firm.
Testimonials
‘Strong responsiveness ’.
‘Strong knowledge of the energy sector. Availability and commitment. Very extensive experience.’
‘Competence, efficiency and availability.’
Key clients
COMMISSION DE REGULATION DE L’ENERGIE
RATP
EDF
AMUNDI
SNCF
CREDIT AGRICOLE Transition Energétique (CATE)
Crédit Agricole Assurances
ENEDIS
ALLIANZ
CNP ASSURANCES
PERIFEM
TOTALENERGIES
RTE
EDF TRADING LIMITED
IDEX
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT
QUAERO CAPITAL
Work highlights
- Advising SNCF on its project to deploy photovoltaic systems on SNCF land.
- Advising several solar power producer associations (SER, ENERPLAN and Solidarité Renouvelable) in an appeal before the Conseil d’Etat against French measures to reduce feed-in tariffs for certain solar power installations.
- Advice to TotalEnergies on the conclusion of an occupancy agreement for the port of Le Havre.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper has strong public procurement and PPP expertise which governmental and public local entities as well as major sponsors turn to for key infrastructure, construction and transport projects. The team is notably advising on several high-profile urban and regional rail transport projects and has been retained to assist with negotiations concerning a strategic contract in the defence sector. Energy is another area of competence and the firm advises on regulatory issues in relation to the hydrogen and oil and gas sectors. Additionally, the public law team also assists the firm’s project finance practice regarding African infrastructure projects. Jérôme Pentecoste and Ruxandra Lazar jointly head the practice, which also includes of counsel Jean-Luc Heckenroth.
Practice head(s):
Ruxandra Lazar; Jérôme Pentecoste
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Luc Heckenroth
Testimonials
‘Very available and sharp team.’
‘Jerome Pentecoste has always been proactive in negotiations with borrowers.’
‘Very responsive and efficient project financing team, with perfect knowledge of the sector.’
‘Team is available, very attentive, always looking for solutions.’
‘Ruxandra Lazar: strong strategy for approaching cases and anticipation of possible difficulties.’
‘Available, innovative, committed, competent.’
Key clients
ACOSS (Agence Centrale des Cotisations d’Assurances Sociales)
Association française des producteurs de géothermie
Bouygues Construction
Dalkia
French State (Ministry of Transports)
Maurel & Prom
Université de Paris (Diderot – Paris VII)
Urbaser
Vermilion
Vinci Construction
Vinci Grands Projets
Vodacom
AVZ
Work highlights
- Advising a consortium led by Vinci on the negotiation of a public procurement contract relating to the railway line 15 / Grand Paris Express.
- Assisting AVZ Minerals (a mineral exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange) in relation to the development of the Manono lithium rich LCT project, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Goutal Alibert & Associés
Goutal Alibert & Associés exclusively advises public sector entities, including the French state, cities and regions, as well as various other public law entities and cultural foundations and institutions. The firm has strong expertise advising on large public infrastructure and construction projects, spanning the transport, healthcare, culture and sport sectors. It also assists clients with public procurement contracts, handles litigation and has complementary criminal public law expertise. Headed by Yvon Goutal, the firm has several offices across France including in Paris where it has its main base and is set to open new offices in Lyon and Rennes in 2024.
Practice head(s):
Yvon Goutal
Key clients
Fondation CARTIER pour l’art
contemporain
Principauté de Monaco
Métropole du Grand Paris
Département des Hauts de Seine
Ministère Écologie Energie
FranceAgriMer
Musée du Quai Branly
Centre Pompidou
Métropole de Toulouse
Métropole de Nantes
Région Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur
Ville de Tours
Département du Gard et Habitat Gard
Ile de France Mobilité
Work highlights
- Advising the French state on the opening of the French railway market to compettion.
- Advising on the Parisian Paris Olympics 24 projects.
- Advising Monaco on its large projects.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP's public law team has a strong know-how advising leading French and international energy producers, operators, sponsors and distributors on French regulatory issues as well as on domestic and overseas projects. The team is adept at challenging new regulations before French administrative courts and has expertise advising on large renewables and power projects. Its regulatory expertise also extends to other fields including tobacco and telecoms. Practice head Mathias Dantin and of counsel Thomas Herman are the key names. Christophe Lefort left the firm in 2023.
Practice head(s):
Mathias Dantin
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Herman
Testimonials
‘The team is always proactive and demonstrates very good knowledge. ’
‘The team is very pragmatic and with a very good vision of market trends and regulatory developments. ’
‘Mathias Dantin is brilliant, very fast and efficient. We can count on him to have a strategic vision of subjects. ’
‘Reactivity. Detailed knowledge of the subtleties of the renewables market (both from a regulatory and documentary point of view). Deal maker; finds solutions. ’
‘Mathias Dantin: great expertise and regulatory knowledge surrounding renewables. ’
Key clients
BP France
Eramet
GIC Private Limited
Cellnex
Réseau Transport d’Electricité (RTE)
Akuo
West African Power Pool (WAPP)
Amarenco
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
AQUIND interconnector
Work highlights
- Advising BP before the Conseil d’Etat and then the European Court of Justice in relation to the French regulation on biofuels.
- Advising GIC group on multiple notifications before the Commission de Régulation de l’Energie (CRE) in relation to its investment in Terega, and the remit of CRE’s oversight activities of a transport system operator (TSO) under a Full Ownership unbundling model.
- Advising the West African Power Pool (and the States of Mali and Burkina Faso) on the analysis of the local regulations and the implementation of a tailored bid process (including the relevant contractual documentation) for the development of “plug and play” solar parks (total capacity 150 MW) with storage capacity, in each of Mali and Burkina Faso.
Lacourte Raquin Tatar
Lacourte Raquin Tatar's public law team draws on the firm's strength in real estate to handle urban planning and construction issues linked to large real estate development. The team assists many leading developers undertaking ambitious urban property development or building refurbishment of commercial, offices and residential ensemble, mainly in Paris. Vincent Guinot and counsel Anne-Laure Gauthier are the key names. Additionally, Benoît Neveu provides public procurement and public domain expertise, and Xavier de Lesquen also contributes.
Practice head(s):
Benoit Neveu; Vincent Guinot; Xavier de Lesquen
Other key lawyers:
Anne-Laure Gauthier
Testimonials
‘The team is available and responsive. Good knowledge of the sector of real estate and urban planning.’
‘Anne Laure Gauthier: availability, responsiveness, and added value in decision-making.’
‘Vincent Guinot is a responsive and involved partner allowing complex subjects to be resolved within tight deadlines.’
‘Pragmatic, strategic responses adapted to customer needs.’
‘Vincent Guinot: very comfortable with the issues of town planning law and environmental law, very convincing and a fine negotiator. ’
‘Perfect knowledge of town planning and real estate. Responsiveness and availability .’
‘Benoit Neveu’s relevance, accessibility and knowledge make him a valuable asset.’
‘Anne-Laure Gauthier is very sharp, precise, clear, efficient.’
Key clients
Hines
Altarea Cogedim
Gecina
SFL
Carrefour Property
Telamon (previously Groupe Panhard)
Unibail
Allianz Real Estate
LaSalle Investment Management
Vinci Immobilier
BNP Real Estate
Kaufman and Broad
Generali Real Estate
Icade Promotion
JP Morgan
Covivio
Edmond de Rothschild REIM
Primonial
Colliers
Brownfields
Ardian
Bouygues Immobilier
Novaxia
Syndicat des eaux d’Ile-de-France
Bordeaux Métropole
Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur
Toulouse Métropole
Citeo
Haropa Port
Société du Canal Seine Nord Europe
Institut de France
Aqualter
Altitude Infrastructures
Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint Nazaire
Work highlights
- Advising Emerige, Nexity and NJJ on the redevelopment of the “Aérogare” building, and part of the area located under the Invalides slab (“Aérog’art”, IMGP2 project).
- Advising a consortium on the redevelopment of the former head quarter of APHP in central Paris.
- Assisting Icade Promotion with the refurbishment and conversion of a building (13.000 m²) currently used as offices, a cinema and a retail outlet, located at the corner of avenue des champs Elysées and rue de Marignan in the 8th arrondissement.
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats houses a comprehensive set of expertise that spans regulatory, public procurement, construction and projects know-how, as well as related litigation. Through Jean Latournerie the team demonstrates major strength in the rail sector where it assists key operators with strategic rail reforms and public procurement work. TMT is another top field of expertise, especially through Térence Cabot, who advises telecoms and internet operators as well as some public entities on strategic projects and regulatory issues. Marion Delaigue regularly advises on major developments projects in the public and private sectors, spanning the healthcare, industrial and commercial sectors.
Practice head(s):
Jean Latournerie; Térence Cabot; Marion Delaigue
Key clients
Agence France Presse
Aire Nouvelle
Amazon Web Services
Axione
Bluematrix
Bordeaux Euratlantique
Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations
Canal France International
Dassault Systèmes
Eiffage Aménagement
Emerige
Eure Normandie Numérique
Fair Promotion
Free / Free Mobile
Ministère de la Transition Ecologique, Ministère de la Défense, Ministère de l’Economie
Grand Paris Aménagement
Groupama
Haute Garonne Numérique
Hopscotch
Icade/Urbain des Bois
La Fibre 64
LVMH
Daimler / Mercedes Benz
Paris Experience Group
Pôle Leonard de Vinci
Posteo
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
Université de Lille
Val de Loire Numérique
Voies Navigables de France
Vorwerk
Work highlights
- Advised Free and Free Mobile before the Conseil d’Etat in various procedures relating to the requirement of public telecoms operators to retain communications data for a maximum period of 12 months.
- Assisting German industrial group Vorwerk with its project to build a new factory in France.
- Assisting SNCF Voyageurs on analysing its existing governance and to propose alternative scenarios.
Linklaters
Linklaters hired Fanny Mahler, who was previously with Magenta, in September 2023 to head its practice after former practice head Pierre Guillot left the profession. Mahler joins a stable and cohesive public law team that includes counsel Pierre Sikorav. The public law team is an essential component of the firm’s thriving project practice and the team works hand-in-hand with its project finance colleagues on large transport and energy projects in France and Africa. The public law team also has strong regulatory advice that notably provides key guidance to leading companies on Russian sanctions and foreign investment authorisations.
Practice head(s):
Fanny Mahler
Other key lawyers:
Pierre Sikorav
Testimonials
‘Unique combination of technical skills and excellence in relationship building. Their strengths lie in their proactivity and deep knowledge of our business and transaction history, allowing them to anticipate our needs and offer tailor-made solutions.’
‘The team is resolutely innovative, particularly in their promotion of diversity and their method of collaboration, extremely flexible and accommodating to our constraints.’
‘Pierre Sikorav particularly stands out, as his excellent technical knowledge, paired with a strong understanding of our business and needs, ensure that he is always well-prepared and informed, allowing him to provide top-notch legal advice. They have strong interpersonal relationships.’
‘Pierre Sikorav doesn’t just see us as projects or cases; he sees us as partners in a journey, ensuring a fruitful collaboration based on trust and mutual respect. His pragmatic and efficient approach allows him to provide clear, actionable advice. Furthermore, when it comes to managing challenging projects involving numerous stakeholders, He excels in coordination and communication, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed. ’
‘Very innovative team in its communication and support.’
‘Pierre Sikorav is a rising star who always makes the effort to translate legal issues into our operational issues. ’
Key clients
Boralex
Bpifrance
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
French Ministry for the Environment
GuarantCo
Helexia SA
Intermarché
Meridiam
NGE Concessions
Rio Tinto Iron Ore Atlantic Limited
RWE AG
SMBC Bank International plc
Société Générale
Solvay Energy Services
The European Investment Bank
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Work highlights
- Advised on the competitive bidding process, the signing of the concession contract, and the limited-recourse financing advising the lenders of the A69 motorway.
- Advised the lenders (Société Générale Cameroun, Société Commerciale de Banque Cameroun et Société Générale) on the local currency financing of a PPP involving the construction, maintenance and operation of 14 new toll booths in Cameroon.
- Advised Bpifrance in the structuring and contracting of the Renewable Energy Guarantee Fund (GER), announced by the French government in November 2022.
LPA-CGR avocats
LPA-CGR avocats stands out for its high-level administrative and urban-planning law permit expertise. The firm is entrusted by leading developers, companies and public sector entities to assist with permits and authorisation required for large-scale and prestigious real estate projects and developments in the office, commercial, campus and hospitality sectors; Hélène Cloëz is the key name in this space. Additionally, the firm also has prominent regulatory and permit expertise in the field of energy where the team notably advises on strategic permit autorisations linked to high-profile projects (biomass and offshore wind plants). Its field of expertise also extends to public procurement. Fabrice Cassin and counsel Cyprien Bès de Berc are key names in that regard. Of note, Marion Roquette-Pfister joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in January 2024.
Practice head(s):
Fabrice Cassin; Hélène Cloëz; François Versini-Campinchi
Other key lawyers:
Marion Roquette-Pfister; Cyprien Bès de Berc
Testimonials
‘Efficient and responsible. Excellent quality of work’.
Key clients
GazelEnergie
Dalkia
Iberdrola
Société du Grand Paris
Société Paul Ricard
Gecina
SFR
Work highlights
- Advising Société Paul Ricard on obtaining the building permit for its “Renaissance de Bendor” project, which consists of rehabilitation, demolition and construction operations of twenty buildings for an area of around 13,000 m².
- Advising a Spanish multinational company, in the context of the call for tenders for the supply of hydrogen and kerosene to the second largest airport in Europe.
- Advising GazelEnergie on the recommissioning of the Saint-Avold coal-fired power plant in Moselle.
OYAT
OYAT is retained by leading companies and public entities, including cities, regions and universities. The firm houses strong public procurement expertise, advising on significant matters in the rail, construction and IT sectors, while its team also regularly handles strategic contentious and non-contentious real estate and construction work. The group is also consulted on regulatory issues, notably in the TMT sector. Practice head Laurent de la Brosse has extensive experience and Romain Canot also contributes.
Practice head(s):
Laurent de la Brosse
Other key lawyers:
Romain Canot
Testimonials
‘Availability, responsiveness, tight team. OYAT always provides measured, precise and well-argued opinions and analyses.’
‘Laurent de la Brosse stands out for his perspective and objectivity on each file. He has very specific expertise in public business law. He never has any preconceptions or certainties on the subjects submitted to him. Laurent de la Brosse demonstrates great perspective and great objectivity of analysis.’
‘Very present and responsive team. Clear and operational answers.’
‘Laurent de la Brosse knows our requirements particularly well’
‘The team is attentive and available. Offers suitable solutions.’
‘Multidisciplinary team, available and flexible.’
‘Responsive and competent team.’
Key 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
Département des Pyrénées Orientales
Work highlights
- Advising the French State in the context of the implementation of the concession contract for the transformation of the former Val de Grace Hospital (Paris 6) into a digital health campus (400 million EUR of investment).
- Advising Demathieu et Bard on the procedure for awarding the partnership contract for the construction of the Centre Pompidou Francilien – “Fabrique de l’art – pôle de conservation et de creation.”
- Advising Canal France International on all issues related to the law of public procurement in consulting and litigation (drafting of legal opinions, review of consultation files).
Schmitt Avocats
Public law boutique Schmitt Avocats is entrusted by many leading companies and private operators, including engineering, transport, energy, healthcare and real estate companies. The firm has recognised public procurement advisory and litigation expertise and regularly advises on the awarding of major concession contracts, with recent work in the airport and shipping areas. Additionally, the firm also has urban planning, public domain and construction know-how, advising companies and developers on permit and construction issues linked with major infrastructure and private property projects. Olivier Schmitt, Emmanuel Bachelier, Antoine Tabouis and Elias Berkani are highly regarded.
Practice head(s):
Olivier Schmitt; Emmanuel Bachelier
Other key lawyers:
Antoine Tabouis; Elias Berkani
Testimonials
‘One of the best law firms in town planning and public business law in Paris. Responsive, professional team with good market knowledge.’
‘Available, attentive, proactive, effective collaboration.’
‘The team is very competent and reliable. Its members are always available, efficient and relevant.’
Key clients
AEW EUROPE / AEW CILOGER
AGACHE
ALLIANZ – IMMOVALOR
ALTITUDE INFRASTRUCTURE
BAYER HEALTHCARE FRANCE
BLEECKER
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG)
COVIVIO
CRÉDIT AGRICOLE IMMOBILIER
DADOUN Group
DENTRESSANGLE
DUVAL Group
EIFFAGE RAIL EXPRESS
ELCIMAÏ
EMERIGE
ERISMA
FRANKLIN
GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK) FRANCE
HERTEL INVESTISSEMENTS
IVECO FRANCE
LES PETITS CHAPERONS ROUGES (LPCR)
MGEN
LA MÉRIDIONALE
NEDAP
NOVAXIA
OCEANEX
OFFICE NATIONAL DES FORÊTS (ONF)
OGIC
PAUL RICARD S.A.
PHENIX GROUP
PRINCIP
PROMEOR
RAFFINERIE DU MIDI / ENTREPÔT PETROLIER DE LYON (EPL)
RENTOKIL INITIAL
SAUR
SCA LES VERGERS D’ANJOU
SEA-INVEST FRANCE
SeMAO
SIEMENS
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOGEPROM
SPL SEINE OUEST AMENAGEMENT
STEF Group
THALES Group
TOTALÉNERGIES Group
TRANSDEV
VINCI
WEWORK
XPO LOGISTICS
Work highlights
- Rrepresenting LA MÉRIDIONALE in claims lodged by its competitor Corsica Ferries before the Administrative Court of first instance of Bastia regarding the awarding of the 2023-2029 public service concession for the maritime lines Marseille-Ajaccio and Marseille-Porto Vecchio.
- Advising ALTITUDE INFRASTRUCTURE on the performance of its administrative contracts with public authorities.
- Representing Bleecker in its litigation before administrative courts and civil courts regarding its building permit granted for the restructuring of a building boulevard de Grenelle in Paris.
Seban & Associés
Seban & Associés is in a unique position in the market as its sizeable team acts exclusively for public sector entities. The firm, which has a large regional network, advises many of France’s largest cities, departments, regions and other local entities as well as several state ministries. Its range of expertise spans many areas including administrative law, public procurement, urban planning and construction law. The team regularly advises clients on the setting up of new public-law bodies and has a strong involvement in various industry sectors including energy where it works on new hydrogen and e-vehicle stations projects as well as on the awarding of large public procurement contracts. Finally, the firm is also involved in several large-scale construction and development projects in Marseille, in the school and port sectors notably. Key members of the team include Marie-Hélène Pachen-Lefèvre, Thomas Rouveyran, Guillaume Gauch Didier Seban, Alexandre Vandepoorter and Anne-Christine FARÇAT. Marjorie Abbal, Marlène Joubier, Eglantine Enjalbert et Alexandra Aderno were promoted to partner in 2023.
Practice head(s):
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
Testimonials
‘Thomas Rouveyran demonstrates competence and experience.’
Key clients
Ville de Grenoble
La foncière du littoral dunkerquois
La collectivité territoriale de la Martinique
SIPPEREC
Établissement public territorial Vallée Sud Grand Paris
SYNDICAT ENERGIES VIENNE
Région Centre-Val de Loire
Etablissement public territorial de Bassin Seine Grands Lacs
Département des Yvelines
Commune de Bailleul-sur-Thérain
Ville de Paris
SDE 35
USEDA
SICECO
Work highlights
- Advising SIPPEREC on a dispute with the state and Enedis regarding financial clauses.
- Advising Collectivité territoriale de la Martinique on a major project.
- Defending Grenoble in a conflict regarding its temporary 2023 budget.
UGGC Avocats
UGGC Avocats' team is entrusted by a prominent client base, notably leading transport, energy, engineering and IT companies. The team, which also handles some work for public sector entities, is consulted on a wide range of subjects including the awarding of public procurement contracts and related performance and execution issues. It also regularly provides strategic guidance on new regulations, such as in the rail and gaming sectors, while construction, permits and urban planning law are also among its range of intervention. Practice head Thierry Dal Farra is a strong name on the market. Philippe Hansen, Franck Lepron, Benjamin de Sevin and Edouard Caupert are also excellent advisers.
Practice head(s):
Thierry Dal Farra
Other key lawyers:
Philippe Hansen; Franck Lepron; Benjamin de Sevin; Edouard Caupert
Testimonials
‘Responsiveness, good quality of work and value for money.’
‘Team is available, attentive to the customer, capable of reacting within tight deadlines, on complex issues. Great responsiveness.’
‘Serious team, fluid and dynamic collaboration. Great availability to listen and very pragmatic.’
‘Franck Lepron: very competent, available, knows how to adapt to all circumstances.’
‘A gem, a team available, active, and at the forefront of the latest decisions and texts.’
‘A rigorous and dynamic team that attaches great importance to customer concerns. The team demonstrates great availability and has always respected deadlines, even very short ones. ’
‘Rigor of analyses, pragmatism, in-depth knowledge of the functioning of public administration, ability to intervene on a wide field of legal issues, exceptional responsiveness.’
‘Thierry Dal Farra: great capacity for synthesis, very in-depth analyses, responsiveness, ability to propose strategies, and exceptional and broad skills.’
Key clients
European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA)
SCC Group
Kindred Group/Unibet
OPCO-EP
Académie des Beaux-Arts
CCIR Corse
ATC (Agence de Tourisme de la Corse)
Société des Grands Travaux de l’Océan Indien
Castel et Fromaget
VDL Bus & Coach
Paris 2024
Banque de France
Agence du Numérique en Santé (ANS)
Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux (GPMB)
Work highlights
- Representing the European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA) in the European Commission’s state aid proceedings against Française des Jeux (FDJ).
- Assisted Kindred Group, an online gaming company, in connection with the legal proceedings before the French Conseil d’Etat challenging the new regulatory framework established upon the privatisation of La Française des Jeux.
- Aassisting the Musée Marmottan Monet in drafting the contract for the renovation of the museum.
AdDen avocats
AdDen avocats stands out for its large resources, combined with a strong geographical coverage with offices in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Lyon, and Nantes. Dedicated to public law, the boutique firm serves prominent developers, operators, companies and public sector entities. Its urban planning, permit and construction know-how stands out as among the best in the country and earns it mandates on prominent public infrastructure and private sector projects, notably in the rail sector. Additionally, its broad range of expertise also includes excellent public procurement expertise. Key members among the large team include the highly regarded Elsa Sacksick, a key name for urban planning issues, Nicolas Nahmias, Leïla Gosseye, Alexia Robbes and Laurent Givord.
Practice head(s):
Elsa Sacksick; Nicolas Nahmias; Laurent Férignac; Leïla Gosseye; Alexia Robbes; Simon Daboussy; Jean-Joseph Giudicelli; Laurent Givord; Audrey Lebeau; Anne Davy
Testimonials
‘The relationship is direct, simple and effective’.
‘Team specialized in town planning law, development and public law, capable of positioning itself on very broad issues of urban and real estate projects. The team also has a strong business sense and creativity and agility of thinking. The team is finally very easily reachable and responsive.’
‘Leila Gosseye: very flexible, perfect understanding of all the issues of a project, very pleasant, positive and attentive. Elsa Sacksick: responsive with a good understanding of files, analyses are always very complete.’
Key clients
Altarea-Cogedim
AXA REIM
CD92
Commune de Courmelles
Hammerson
GEPSA
Icawood / Icamap
Klépierre
La Poste Immobilier
SNCF Réseau
Tishman Speyer
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW)
Work highlights
- Assisting CDC, manager of the “Compte Personnel de Formation” (CPF) on the “moncompteformation” platform, before courts.
- Assisting Commune de Courmelles regarding the refusal of a building permit relating to the construction of a business park by Rockwool Company.
- Representing GEPSA, a subsidiary of ENGIE, in proceedings initiated by one of its competitors against the award procedure launched by the State with a view to concluding a public contract for the day-to-day operation of prisons.
Aramis
Aramis provides a good coverage of public law issues with major strength in the public procurement field. Headed by Etienne Amblard, the team assists a prominent client base, made up of leading energy and transport companies, as well as engineering firms and some public sector entities. The practice regularly advises on large procurement contracts spanning various industry sectors including transport (rail, airport) and urban heating, while also handling related major litigation. It also assists clients with urban-planning issues such as expropriation matters linked to prominent transport projects. The team also assists in the context of M&A and renewable energy projects.
Practice head(s):
Etienne Amblard
Testimonials
‘The public and administrative law team led by Etienne Amblard produces quality, responsive work and very good analysis.’
‘Etienne Amblard demonstrates very comprehensive skills in public law and in particular in concession law, and also great interpersonal skills, simplicity and human qualities.’
‘Responsive, enthusiastic team that demonstrates a pragmatic approach and provides solid analysis of public law issues. ’
‘Etienne Amblard: responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable in public law issues.’
‘The team is extremely competent and responsive. It is able to always meet commitments in terms of deadlines. Exchanges with the team’s lawyers are always excellent.’
‘This is a team you can trust and on whom you can always count.’
Key clients
Voies Navigables de France (VNF)
EDF Energie renouvelables
Santander
Sodiparc
JC DECAUX
Vinci Construction Grands Projets
Petropol
MAPAD Santé
Kimberley Clark
Mobilidée
EXPE Group
2IDE
Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin
AggloBasel
Ville de Paris
SNCF Gares & Connexions
SNCF Voyageurs
Egis Airport
Hello Paris (Keolis and RATP Dev)
Mobilier national
Société du Grand Paris
Thaï Union
Citelum
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Syndicat Mixte Autolib’
Carrefour
Télio Group
Office des postes et télécommunications de Polynésie française
Tahiti Nui Telecom
VOMM
Work highlights
- Represented the city of Paris in three proceedings before the Paris Administrative Court concerning a concession contract for providing collective urban heating within the Paris area.
- Assisted The Hello Paris consortium (the operator of the CDG Express) with the transfer of its rolling stock supply contract to a new rolling stocks supplier.
- Representing Vinci Construction Grands Projets in judicial damage claims led against the Government of French Polynesia in relation to the implementation of a public procurement contract consisting of the supply of a SWAC (Sea Water Air Conditioning) in Tahiti during the COVID 19 period.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is able to cover a wide spectrum of issues, spanning regulatory, public procurement, and urban and environment law issues. The firm has a strong advisory practice but also managed public procurement performance issues and appears before administrative courts. It acts for a prominent client base, comprising many leading corporations as well as some public local entities including cities and regions. The team also provides strategic regulatory and compliance advice on issues such as export control and international sanctions. It has a particularly strong know-how in the TMT and energy sectors, notably advising on matters including sovereign cloud and electricity grid issues. The practice is jointly headed by Emmanuel Guillaume and Arnaud Cabanes , with counsel Michaël Perche providing strong support. Francis Donnat left the firm in 2023.
Practice head(s):
Arnaud Cabanes; Emmanuel Guillaume
Other key lawyers:
Michaël Perche
Testimonials
‘Great professionalism, responsiveness, very good contact and handling of files with great seriousness and excellent ability to understand the issues. In advice as in litigation, the writings are clear, precise and highly relevant. Exchanges are easy and fluid.’
‘Emmanuel Guillaume and Michaël Perche are valuable advisers who always demonstrate the same involvement and real commitment. Very professional and very available.’
‘A multidisciplinary team in both public and private law, with skills and solid references in many areas of law, including criminal law, which makes this firm a an ideal adviser in the world of public procurement law in particular when issues are often embracing all these disciplines.’
Key clients
Accenture
ADP (Aéroports de Paris)
Agence Nationale de Santé Publique (SPF)
ATOS
Bollegraaf
Canal +
Capgemini
Citelum (subsidiary of EDF)
CGI
Conseil Départemental de l’Aube / Syndicat
Mixte de l’Aérodrome de Troyes Barberey
(SMATB)
Conseil Départemental d’Eure-et-Loir
Cote d’Azur Airport (ACA)
Covage
Département de l’Aube
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Ile-de-France Mobilités
Khephren Ingénierie
Klésia
La Banque Postale
MEL
Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD)
Métropole Européenne de Lille
Orange
Racing Club de Lens
Région Ile-de-France – IDFM (Ile-de-France-Mobilités)
Salesforce
Sanef
Semardel
SNCF
SOLOCAL
TDF
Veolia
Work highlights
- Representing ADP before the Administrative Court of Appeal of Paris in litigation against several companies of Prologis Group regarding ADP refusal to waive its unilateral termination right of Prologis France occupancy permit before its change of control.
- Representing Solocal before the Administrative Court of Appeals of Versailles in a litigation against the French State following the cancellation by administrative court of State approval given to a redundancy plan prepared by Solocal
- Assisting Capgemini in multiple regulatory export-control matters.
BCTG Avocats
BCTG Avocats has a strong team expert in obtaining and defending administrative and environmental permits and decisions linked to many of France's landmark offshore wind projects. Its range of expertise also extends to other fields including public procurement matters. The team is headed by Paul Elfassi and includes counsel Nelsie Bergès.
Practice head(s):
Paul Elfassi
Other key lawyers:
Nelsie Bergès
Testimonials
‘The team is rigorous and precise on environmental subjects concerning renewable energy projects; capable of intervening during all phases of projects; available and organized’.
‘Paul Elfassi has high expertise on biodiversity subjects, in particular on protected species exemptions for which he is able to provide technical advice.’
‘Great responsiveness, relevance and pragmatic solutions’.
‘Nelsie Bergès and Paul Elfassi are very available, attentive and offer solutions to achieve objectives.’
‘Dynamic and responsive team. Innovative.’
‘Responsiveness, rigor and quality of advice.’
‘Nelsie Bergès and Paul Elfassi: their recommendations are always of quality; they are aware of operational issues and have the ability to link theoretical and operational aspects in order to provide a global and clear response.’
Key clients
Edf renouvelables group
Total energies
Port atlantique la rochelle
Valorem
Total eren
Voltalia
Jpee
Vsb energies nouvelles
Wpd
Vinci Environnement
Work highlights
- Advising Newmont (a gold mining company) on all administrative procedures for obtaining mining titles and renewal of mining titles.
Centaure Avocats
Centaure Avocats assists a prominent public and private sector client base, spanning various industries including energy and transport. The firm has an experienced team which offers large resources. It has excellent advisory and contentious expertise in the field of public procurement. Jehan Bejot and Nicolas Ferré are key names.
Practice head(s):
Yves Claisse; Jehan Jejot; Jean-Alexandre Cano; Nicolas Ferré; Nathalie Lagree; Olivier Magnaval
Testimonials
‘Great use of technologies. ’
‘Nicolas Ferré is very available. He has significant experience of the legislative environment of French Polynesia.’
‘An incredibly experienced team, excellent in both advice and litigation. They know how to adapt to the challenges of each project, beyond a perfect knowledge of the applicable legal framework. ’
Key clients
PREFECTURE DE PARIS
ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE
ADEME
CHU DE NANTES
CHU DE BREST
CAMPUS CONDORCET
BUSINESS FRANCE
REGION BRETAGNE
ESPCI
AIR TAHITI NUIT
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés has a solid practice that serves a number of French governmental ministries, regions and public financial bodies, as well as private operators. The firm has proven public procurement expertise that includes contracts negotiation and related performance issues and handles key work in that area in the construction, telecoms and transport infrastructure sector. The team is highly involved alongside French overseas territories entities (Guadeloupe, Mayotte, Guyane), which it assists with various public infrastructure projects, and also handles a mix of financial and public contract work in relation to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team also provides regulatory guidance, notably in relation to the granting of public subsidies. Agnès Macaire and Frédéric Destal are the practice co-heads.
Practice head(s):
Frédéric Destal; Agnès Macaire
Key clients
Alstom
Atout France
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Banque des territoires
CIP -GERS
Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane
Collectivité territoriale de le Guadeloupe
Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique
Collectivité de Mayotte
Comité d’agglomération 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 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
SOLIDEO
SQLI
Valorem
Voltalia
Windvision
Work highlights
- Advising the French Ministry of Armed Force in the context of the performance of the concession contract Ambition Logement.
- Advising Caisse des dépôts et consignations in the context of the creation of SOLARHONA INVEST in order to invest in solar projects located in the Rhône area.
- Advising French Guyana Authority (Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane) in the context of the construction and operation of a buried optical fiber network over the entire coastal border of the French Amazon.
DS Avocats
DS Avocats houses strong urban planning and development expertise which developers and public entities alike turn to for major industrial projects. The firm also advises on energy infrastructure projects in France and in Africa, and on a range of various public law issues. Jean-Marc Poisson and Laura Ceccarelli-Le Guen jointly head the practice, which also includes Nathalie Sultan and Julien Anfruns.
Practice head(s):
Jean-Marc Poisson; Laura Ceccarelli-Le Guen
Other key lawyers:
Nathalie Sultan; Julien Anfruns
Key clients
Aéroport Lille SAS
Altarea-Cogedim
Altitude Infrastructure
Azienda Transporti Milanesi (ATM)
Banque Des Territoires (Groupe CDC)
Citallios
Communaute D’agglomeration Du Libournais
Communaute Intercommunale Du Nord De La Reunion
Credit Agricole Immobilier
Edf
Eiffage Immobilier
Engie
Etablissement Public D’amenagement De Marne La Vallee
Etablissement Public D‘Amenagement Paris Saclay
Etablissement Public D’amenagement Orly-Rungis-Seine-Amont
Etablissement Public Foncier D’ile-De-France
Etablissement Public Foncier Provence-Alpes-Cote-D’azur
Exterimmo
Grand Paris Amenagement
Groupe Alsei
Groupe Idec
Groupe Interconstruction
Groupe La Poste
Groupe Sncf
Hauts-De-Seine Department
Ikea France
Ile-De-France Mobilites
Linkcity
Mondial Protection
Orange France
Saone Et Loire Department
Seine-Saint-Denis Department
Sem Plaine Commune Developpement
Sequano Amenagement
Societe Du Grand Paris (Sgp)
Spl Pariseine
Syndicat Mixte Pour L’amenagement De La Plaine De Pierrelaye-
Bessancourt
Systra
Television De France (Tdf)
Unilever
Val De Seine Amenagement
Veolia
Vinci Immobilier
Virtuo Industrial Property
Yvelines Department
Japan Tobacco International France (Jti)
Antidox
Othoniel Studio
Grand Paris Amenagement – Fonds De Dotation
Université de Paris Cite
Ville D’Aix-Les-Bains
FIDAL
FIDAL has large resources in the public law arena with strong expertise in its Paris and Lyon offices. The firm assists a mix of public and private sector entities in dealing with a large array of issues, including large urban and industrial development and public real estate projects, urban planning and public procurement. The practice also supports several major French ski resorts. It is jointly headed by Jean-Sébastien Oriou and Alain Lauriac, with Laetitia Santoni also noted.
Practice head(s):
Jean-Sébastien Oriou; Alain Lauriac
Other key lawyers:
Laetitia Santoni
Key clients
CDC Habitat
Eiffage
Nexity
keolis
SEM Euratechnologies
Val de seine development
SERM – ARAC
SETAM Val Thorens resort
Municipality of Saint-Lary-Soulan
RATP
Work highlights
- Advised NEXITY, EIFFAGE and CDC HABITAT consortium on its discussions concerning the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the building of the Athletes’ Village.
- Advised EURATCHNOLOGIES on its capital increase operation and entry of new investors.
- Advising on the “Ile Seguin – Rives de Seine” development operation (74 hectares) on the site of Renault’s former factories in Boulogne-Billancourt.
FTPA
FTPA‘s Raphaël Crespelle has solid expertise advising a major rail operator on the structuring of its operations and on large transport public procurement contracts. His expertise also spans other areas including art and culture and other public law issues such as construction. The firm also has solid urban planning and public know-how through Bernard Cazin and Julien Marceau, who assist public entities and private developers on public and private land development and construction projects. The group also handles litigation.
Practice head(s):
Raphaël Crespelle; Bernard Cazin; Julien Marceau
Testimonials
‘Raphaël Crespelle provides valuable, very clear and creative advice.’
‘Very responsive and available team’
‘Precision, solutions oriented.’
‘Available and responsive team which has an excellent ability to understand the client’s operational issues and implications.’
‘High expertise in public business law. Get to the bottom of the files.’
‘Raphaël Crespelle: very advanced expertise.’
‘Very good quality of service provided. The team stands out for its ability to seek innovative legal solutions. Good coordination.’
Key clients
Guadeloupe entretien maintenance
Secanim sudEst
Commune de Plessis-Robinson
COREM Promotion
Commune de Blanc-Mesnil
Système U France
Work highlights
- Represented Secanim Sud-Est in litigation with one of its competitors, SOPA, in the context of a challenge to the award of a contract.
- Representing Guadeloupe Entretien Maintenance (GEM) in a litigation with the CHU de la Martinique (CHUM).
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP has strong recognised expertise in the public procurement field where it regularly advises public-sector entities, lenders and sponsors on large transport projects. The team also assists with public domain and regulatory issues. Recently, the firm has also worked on several energy-related projects, including battery manufacturing projects. In addition to its domestic strength, the team also has good knowledge of the African market. Bruno Cantier and counsel Perrine Limousin are the key names.
Practice head(s):
Bruno Cantier
Other key lawyers:
Perrine Limousin
Key clients
Themis Energy
Art Basel
PerkinElmer
Work highlights
- Advising a governmental authority on public law issues.
- Advising a major international operator in the art sector to create and organise for the first “Paris+ par Art Basel”, a leading international contemporary art fair on the public domain of the Grand Palais Ephémère in Paris.
Joffe & Associés
Headed by the highly capable Mathieu Gaudemet, Joffe & Associés‘ practice is entrusted by leading French public and private operators and entities to assist with major public procurement work, notably in the transport sector. The team also has good litigation skills and has recently been retained to advise on a canal link project.
Practice head(s):
Mathieu Gaudemet
Testimonials
‘Very good firm. A close-knit team with a wide range of skills and experience. Adapted and competitive for small or medium-sized transactions. Competitive fees.’
‘Mathieu Gaudemet demonstrates innovation and adaptation and knows how to make the link with the business needs of his clients and the interface with the other disciplines necessary to carry out a file. ’
‘Strong multidisciplinary team allowing optimal support in public business law.’
‘Mathieu Gaudemet: advanced skills, excellent responsiveness, pragmatism.’
Key clients
SNCF RESEAU / GSM-R 20235
METROPOLE ROUEN NORMANDIE
GESPACE / METP LYCEES IDF
DALKIA
KEOLIS SA
TICE (TRANSPORTS INTERCOMMUNAUX CENTRE ESSONNE)
ORANGE SA
AEROPORTS DE PARIS
HUB ONE / SOCIETE DU GRAND PARIS
SCSNE (SOCIETE DU CANAL SEINE-NORD EUROPE)
CLUB MED SAS
CAP GEMINI
AGENCE NATIONALE DE LA RECHERCHE
Work highlights
- Advising a subsidiary of ADP (Aéroports de Paris) in the conclusion of a concession contract with SGP (Société du Grand Paris) for the development, the financing and the implementation of a wifi network in the future Grand Paris Express metro network.
- Defending the interests of Gespace (a Dalkia subsidiary) in proceedings concerning anti-competitive practices uncovered in connection with contracts to refurbish 88 high schools in the Paris region.
- Advising Club Med group in connection with European grant financing for the renewal and renovation of its vacation villages in the French Caribbean.
Racine
Racine combines solid public procurement and urban planning and environment law expertise, providing strategic advice on the awarding and renewing of concessions and related litigation pertaining to various infrastructure projects including housing and port management. Energy is another strength and the practice assists operators with regulatory issues, permits and renewables projects. Sylvain Bergès has strong know-how in the aforementioned areas. Additionally, Thierry Gallois combines extensive experience advising developers and companies on property development, public domain issues and environment and waste issues.
Practice head(s):
Thierry Gallois; Sylvain Bergès; Damien Richard
Testimonials
‘Team is available, responsive and innovative. ’
‘The team is always available, responds within the deadlines and tries to put itself in its clients’ shoes at all times. Their pragmatic vision is much appreciated.’
‘Sylvain Bergès is pragmatic, available, competent and friendly. He knows how to organise the work of the various teams and during contract negotiations, he always gets the best out of the situation.’
‘Dynamism, availability, flexibility and agility.’
‘Thierry Gallois: availability, very good knowledge of public law, and responsiveness.’
‘Very available and dynamic team, with good knowledge of its customers’ issues.’
‘Sylvain Bergès is very attentive and knows how to adapt to his clients.’
Key clients
Suez RR IWS Minerals
Enéal
VH 15 Notaires
Semop Port-La-Nouvelle
Generali
Crédit Agricole Immobilier
Work highlights
- Representing the SEMOP Port La-Nouvelle in a lawsuit filed by non-profit organisations and several individuals, seeking to cancel the concession contract held for the development, operation, and management of the La-Nouvelle commercial port.
- Advising VH15 Notaires on public domain issues.
- Advising Énéal on the takeover and acquisition of retirement homes previously managed by public entities.
Sensei Avocats
Public law boutique Sensei Avocats fields a sizeable team from offices in Paris, Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. The firm mainly advises public sector entities (regions, departments, cities, French ministries and other public law entities) on public procurement matters and urban development, real estate and construction projects. The team assists with the granting of major cities’ utilities contracts and on the urban law aspects linked to urban transport infrastructure and urban renovation projects. The practice is jointly headed by Christophe Lonqueue, Eric Sagalovitsch, Blaise Eglie-Richters, Jean-Christophe Lubac and Barbara Rivoire.
Practice head(s):
Christophe Lonqueue; Eric Sagalovitsch; Blaise Eglie-Richters; Jean-Christophe Lubac; Barbara Rivoire
Testimonials
‘Excellent interpersonal skills; very involved team, responsive, reassuring, expert and attentive to the needs of its customers. ’
‘The team is efficient, competent and innovative. It knows how to act with great flexibility, diplomacy and agility. The culture of trust, autonomy and responsibility highlights the excellence and vision of its members. Good availability, responsiveness and multidisciplinary competence. Tailored advice.’
‘Jean-Christophe Lubac has extensive skills and significant experience, particularly in public law and administration, real estate and construction law, and business law. He has an innate sense of what is fair for all parties and knows how to provide beneficial and balanced advice for a win-win relationship.. ’
Key clients
SANEF
INAPA
Etat de Monaco
Collectivité Européenne d’Alsace
Grenoble Alpes Métropole
EPORA
Ville de Neuilly-sur-Seine
Ville d’Issy-les-Moulineaux
Métropole de Chartres
Grand Besançon
Ville de Charenton-le-Pont
Ville d’Epinay-sur-Seine
Métropole d’Orléans
Métropole de Toulouse
IDFM
EPF Grand est
EPF Nord Acquitaine
Communauté d’Agglomération Saint Germain Boucles de Seine
DREAL Bretagne
GIE EPL Vendée
EPA Bordeaux Euratlantique
Ministère de la culture
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing has solid public procurement contract expertise, serving both lenders and sponsors. The team regularly advises on the granting of major concession contracts, including currently in the aviation, sport, culture, port and energy sectors. The practice also has extensive experience advising on brownfield and M&A deals. Practice head Sophie Pignon is the key name.
Practice head(s):
Sophie Pignon
Key clients
CNR
TIIC
SEER
MARLINK
Port de Cannes
Meridiam
Port de la Goulette
Min de NICE
RCUA
VNF
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP has a prominent practice in the field of renewables energy and particular strength in the regulatory area, notably advising sponsors and developers involved in large offshore wind projects, while also providing key guidance on innovative initiatives concerning the development of hydrogen factories, e-battery storage and corporate PPAs. The team’s involvement also extends to other fields, such as public housing. The practice is headed by Laurent Battoue and also includes Arnaud Troizier. Counsel Antoine Bois-Minot provides additional support.
Practice head(s):
Laurent Battoue
Other key lawyers:
Arnaud Troizier; Antoine Bois-Minot
Testimonials
‘An available and responsive team that masters subjects related to public law.’
‘Expertise, experience, responsiveness.’
‘Very good knowledge of the renewable energy market. Experience in renewable energy deals/transactions. Reactive and proactive team, providing solutions’.
‘Laurent Battoue: exceptional deal maker, ultra pragmatic and solution oriented, knows the market perfectly, reference on regulatory aspects’.
‘Antoine Bois-Minot: available, clear answers.’
Key clients
Republic of Guinea
Amarenco Group
Bpifrance
Eiffage
French Ministry of Defence
Ocean Winds
Predica Energies Durables
Tikehau Capital
ZE Energy
Work highlights
- Advised the Republic of Guinea on the $15bn Simandou project.
- Advised the French Ministry of Defence for the whole bidding process relating to a concession (BOT) for the renovation, construction, maintenance and operation of approx. 12,000 houses.
ADVANT Altana
Practice head(s):
Louis des Cars; Cécile Ferouelle
Other key lawyers:
Christophe Lapp; François Muller
Testimonials
‘Great rigor, responsiveness, great knowledge of the players, customer focus.’
‘Christophe Lapp: great analytical finesse.’
Key clients
ALDI
BOUYGUES GROUP
COLAS
CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES (CAF)
GROUPE FAYAT
LISEA / COSEA
SGP (SOCIETE DU GRAND PARIS)
VINCI CONSTRUCTION
XEROX
Artemont
Practice head(s):
Gérard Falala
Other key lawyers:
Alice Gorse
Key clients
Ville de Paris (City of Paris)
Caisse nationale d’assurance maladie – CNAM
Institut national de la propriété industrielle – INPI
Agence nationale de santé publique – ANSP
Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée – MUCEM
Ubisoft
Société civile des producteurs associés
Adrexo
Institut national du sport, de l’expertise et de la performance – INSEP
Circus Casino
Groupe hospitalier universitaire « Paris -Psychiatrie et Neurosciences »
Fédération Nationale de Protection Civile
Bersay
Practice head(s):
Martin Tissier
Testimonials
‘Skilled, attentive.’
Key clients
Bordeaux Métropole
Société du Grand Paris
Rennes Métropole
Toulouse Métropole
Département de la Savoie
Collectivité de Corse
Sivom Villefranche-sur-Mer
SIEDA Occitanie
Metz Metropole
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (Guyane)
Communauté d’Agglomération Paris-Saclay
Département de Mayotte
Work highlights
- Advising Société du Grand Paris with the deployment of a fibre optic network infrastructure that will be incorporated into the new Paris metro infrastructure.
- Advising the Savoie Department on an audit mission.
- Assisting Caisse des dépôts et Consignations with setting up a joint venture in French Guyana with Collectivité territoriale de Guyane (French Overseas local authority) and TDF (French broadcast/mobile player) in French Guyana.
Bird & Bird
Practice head(s):
Boris Martor; Jean-Claude Vecchiatto
Other key lawyers:
Jean-Michel Communier
Testimonials
‘Great availability, listening skills and a desire to find solutions. ’
‘Boris Martor: available, attentive and always takes the time to analyze things well.’
‘Responsiveness, creativity and availability.’
‘Good listening skills; deep understanding of underlying issues; good awareness of the client’s financial and commercial issues; reactivity and anticipation; good mastery of administrative procedure; fluidity within the team.’
‘Boris Martor: excellent understanding of legal and commercial issues.’
Key clients
Expertise France and State of Ethiopia PPP Unit
Eiffage Energies Systèmes
Government of Cameroon
PPG
Sealants Europe SAS
BayWa r.e. France
GetLink Eurotunnel
SOGETREL
CMN et RMN GP
TERMA
Work highlights
- Advising Conseil des Musées Nationaux and Reunion des Musées Nationaux Grand Palais on the management contract for Musée Jaquemart André.
- Advising Clear Channel on all aspects connected to the transfer of Clear Channel France to fund Equinox.
- Assisting Dijon Congrexpo on its bid and on termination of management agreements for Exhibition and trade fair park in Dijon.
Cornet Vincent Ségurel
Practice head(s):
Pierre Jakob; Frédéric Marchand; Christian Naux; Christophe Pichon; Pierre-Alexis Ramaut
Testimonials
‘Team with diverse skills, experienced professionals.’
‘Christophe Pichon: professional, empathetic.’
‘Responsiveness, availability, flexibility, listening and proximity.’
‘The team offers an appreciable range of areas of expertise, especially in complex cases where we need several specialties. Its presence in the regions is also valued.’
‘Available, flexible, invested.’
‘Team is always available, responsive and has a great mastery of files. High quality of service and great technique.’
Key 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
Work highlights
- Advising Argenteuil hospital centre on its reconstruction.
- Advising Loire Atlantique Développement on urban law issues.
- Advising RATP Connect in connection with the response to a competitive bidding procedure launched by the Société du Grand Paris, for the preparation of the legal bid and the negotiation of the contract.
DWF (France) AARPI
Practice head(s):
Bruno Richard
Key clients
Hermitage
MECIUP
Enter Air
Earth Avocats
Practice head(s):
Yves-René Guillou; Florence David; Thomas Laffargue; Benoit Perrineau; Sophie Imbault; Jean-Michel Blanquer
Testimonials
‘A high-quality, responsive team that knows how to demonstrate creativity while remaining extremely rigorous in its analyzes and proposals.’
‘Florence David stands out for her excellent knowledge, being attentive to customer expectations and constraints, and her ability to think outside the box. ’
‘Great availability; listens to offer the best solution in the customer’s interest.’
‘Earth Avocats has a responsive and competent team, driven by the desire to understand the expectations of its client.’
‘User-friendly, easy access, great skills in public business law, ability to quickly understand complex legal subjects, ability to listen.’
‘Benoît Perrineau has always been very available. ’
‘Florence David has great knowledge and skills in public business law, a very operational approach and is prompt and very diligent. ’
‘Very responsive, great interpersonal skills and listening skills.’
Key clients
Etat (ministère de l’intérieur)
Métropole du Grand Paris
Fédération des OPH
Union des transports publics et ferroviaires (UTP)
Veolia environnement
Opérateur du Patrimoine et des Projets Immobiliers de la Culture (OPPIC)
Transdev
CASH de Nanterre
Bouygues Bâtiment
Linkcity (Bouygues Construction)
Groupe Hospitalier Nord Essonne (GHNE)
Agence nationale d’appui à la performance (ANAP)
Vinci Construction
CCI de Corse
SA Aéroport Bordeaux Mérignac
SNCF Voyageurs
Saint-Quentin en Yvelines Agglomération
Habitat Réuni
Syndicat Mixte Pyrénia
Etablissement public du Mont-Saint-Michel
EPF Nouvelle Aquitaine
Les Résidences Yvelines Essonne
Société aéroportuaire de gestion et d’exploitation de Beauvais (SAGEB)
Compagnie Nationale du Rhône
Conseil National de l’Ordre des Pharmaciens
Métropole Aix-Marseille Provence
OFS des Yvelines
Région Bretagne
Seqens
Brest Métropole Aménagement
Fédération des EPL
Groupe Hospitalier Sud Ile-de-France
CCI Hauts-de-France – Ports de Lille
SEM Cité de la Mer
Paris Habitat
Communauté d’Agglomération des 2 baies Montreuillois
Conseil départemental de la Nièvre
Work highlights
- Advising the French state’s project management (Ministry of the Interior) in the context of the awarding and monitoring of global contracts related to the construction of police headquarters in Nice and Marseille.
- Advising Linkcity (subsidiary of Bouygues Construction) on the conversion of a brownfield site intended to accommodate an urban development project.
- Advising UTP (Union des Transports Publics) on the implementation of the anti-fraud system in transportation.
Fiducial Legal by Lamy
Practice head(s):
Clarisse David; Michaël Karpenschif; Walter Salamand; Ludovic Midol-Monnet
Testimonials
‘Available and responsive.’
‘Speed, competence and a solutions provider.’
Key clients
Aéroport de Lyon
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 du Plessis-Robinson
Commune de Port-de-Bouc
Commune de Saint-Malo
Commune de Villeurbanne
Compagnie Européenne des Bains, Valvital
Demathieu et Bard
Département de la Côte d’Or
Département de la Haute-Savoie
Département du Morbihan
Département nouveau Rhone
Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile DGAC
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
Grenoble Habitat
Ile de France Mobilité
Implenia
John Cockerill
John Cockerill Hydrogen
La Plagne 2000
Le LOU Rugby
Lyon Métropole Habitat
Lyon Parc Auto (LPA)
Métropole de Lyon
Métropole Européenne de Lille
Office Public d’Aménagement et de construction (OPAC) du Rhone
Office Public de l’Habitat (OPH) de la Loire
Panzani
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
Village Club du Soleil
Ville de Paris
Vinci & Vinci Immobilier
Voies Navigables de France (VNF)
Work highlights
- Acted for Voies Navigables de France in the various steps of a litigation concerning claims by a construction company in the restoration of bank defences on the river network through the installation of sheet piles.
- Advised CONTENUR Group on the renegotiation of public contracts and compensation on the basis of unpredictability in the context of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine.
- Advised on an urban renewal project.
Fieldfisher
Practice head(s):
Emmanuel Paillard
Key clients
Société du Grand Paris (SGP)
Englobe France
Mobivia
Fleurus Avocats
Practice head(s):
Fleur Jourdan
Other key lawyers:
Anne-Andréa Vilerio
Testimonials
‘Simple and easy to access and very competent. The team always looks for simple solutions.’
‘Fleur Jourdan: very good knowledge of the legal field.’
‘Very remarkable team, very responsive, innovative, clever. ’
Key clients
SNCF
European Commission
Cour des comptes
Vinci autoroutes
Departmental Council of the Hauts de Seine (92)
Proparco – Agence France Développement (AFD)
Nexity
Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
FFTPR
Eric Kayser
Atelier Médicis
SEMAEST
wpd
Vadim
Dovilab
Mira
DEFI – IFTH
Work highlights
- Advised the SNCF on the set up of security procedures.
- Successfully defended the European Commission in a case before the Commercial Court of Paris for several millions of euros.
- Advising the Departmental Council of the Hauts de Seine on a major museum project.
Franklin
Practice head(s):
Jérôme Michel; Michel Sapin
Testimonials
‘Good service, efficient team.’
‘Michel Sapin: strong listening skills, good understanding of issues, good quality of research.’
Key clients
Enedis
Groupe Renault
Paris&Co
Work highlights
- Advised Enedis on a number of general public law issues including litigation related to the installation of Linky smart meters and public procurement issues.
- Advised Renault on restructuring activities operated onsite within the framework of a sell-and-leaseback project for one of its sites dedicated to manufacturing and storing spare parts.
- Advised Paris&Co, a Paris region public developer, on assessing all public law issues and possible criminal offences pertaining to its urban experimental and public project development activities.
HK Legal
Practice head(s):
François K’jan
Testimonials
‘Good listening skills, availability, practical solutions, preserves the interests of clients.’
‘Excellent lawyers.’
‘Availability, innovative strategies, proactive.’
Key clients
Agence Nationale Sécurité Sanitaire Alimentaire Nationale (ANSES)
Santé Publique France
Aéroport de La Réunion Roland Garros
Métropole Aix Marseille Provence (MAMP)
Communauté de communes Saône Beaujolais
Klein Wenner
Practice head(s):
Eve Derouesné; Marc de Monsembernard; Christoph Schödel
Testimonials
‘Eve Derouesné ensures quality work through rigorous analyzes and concrete recommendations, which can be easily adopted.’
‘The team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the subject and knows how to propose solutions that are both pragmatic and legally sound. The firm demonstrates significant availability and ensures effective and caring monitoring.’
‘Eve Derouesné: precise knowledge of the regulations, rigor of reasoning, takes into account the client’s operational requirements, clarity of analysis, availability.’
Key clients
Mithieux TP
Société d’exploitation de la tour Eiffel
Société du Grand Paris
Work highlights
- Representing the French agency in charge of regulating telecoms, postal services and print media distribution (ARCEP) in an appeal brought by an operator against a dispute resolution decision the agency rendered concerning the tariff conditions for access by third party operators to essential 5G infrastructure owned by a competing operator.
- Assisted an operator in the defence sector in determining whether it should obtain an authorisation to manufacture, trade or broker firearms in France.
- Defending an operator before the administrative courts against pre-contractual summary proceedings and appeals on the merits brought by candidates and tenderers who have been eliminated from award procedures.
Noëlle Lenoir Avocats
Practice head(s):
Noëlle Lenoir
Testimonials
‘The team is efficient.’
‘A team that listens and knows how to adapt to its client’s operating mode. Always provides good advice.’
‘Noëlle Lenoir masters her subject with a strategic vision.’
Key clients
Unim
Fondation Partage et Vie
TotalEnergies
Veolia
SNCF
Airbus
Orano
Work highlights
- Advising Unim on public law issues.
- Drafting an expert report on the French legal aspects of evidence taking abroad and pre-trial discovery proceedings
- Advising on French and European regulation and case law on climate issues.
Osborne Clarke
Practice head(s):
Alexandre Le Mière
Other key lawyers:
Emmanuelle Yvon
Testimonials
‘Excellent and available team.’
Key clients
TAKEAWAY EXPRESS France
OIIKOS
Work highlights
- Advising on the awarding of a public service delegation for the operation and management of an aquatic center.
Pamina Avocats
Practice head(s):
Remi Sermier; David Epaud
Testimonials
‘The team is available and very competent. The quality of their analyses, their pragmatism and their extensive experience on projects in Africa distinguish them from other teams.’
‘Remi Sermier and David Epaud are excellent lawyers; knowledgeable and with very appreciable experience in energy and infrastructure projects in Africa.’
‘Their approach and analysis are very accurate. They are able to select what is essential.’
‘The team offers cutting-edge expertise in public business law. The responsiveness and technical expertise of its lawyers make it an important partner for high-stakes administrative law cases.’
‘David Epaud is a trusted partner on cases with high added value in public real estate law, public procurement law and public economic law. Quality of listening, personalized approach, availability and technical expertise are, among others, the main qualities of David Epaud.’
‘The firm stands out for its excellence in public law, due to the technical skills of its partners, but also their good knowledge of the public environment and its stakeholders.’
‘The team is very available, very responsive and very competent.’
‘David Epaud is a particularly brilliant lawyer in his field, he is available for his clients, involved in his cases and very responsive.’
Key clients
DP World
IN Groupe (Imprimerie Nationale)
Air France
France Galop
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA)
Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring
Sotheby’s
Thomson Reuters
Syndicat des compagnies aériennes autonomes (SCARA)
ASL Airlines
Claus Habfast, former chairman of Alpexpo SPL
Polygon Global Partners LLP
OPAC Saône-et-Loire
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)
Cinémas Arpajon – GECI (Groupe des Exploitants et des Cinémas Indépendants)
JEK Ingénierie & Environnement
Acwa Power
Ilek
FIF-PL (Fonds interprofessionnel de formation des professions libérales)
Work highlights
- Advising Acwa Power, a utility, regarding the structuring of a water desalinisation plant in Senegal.
- Advising DP World, a port operator, on implementing its deep-sea port project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- Advising SCARA, an association of airlines, on adapting to the regulatory environment to combat global warming.
PERGAME AVOCATS
Practice head(s):
Stanislas de Margerie; Clémence Cordier; Pierre Reine; Céline Gagey
Testimonials
‘The team has a very good understanding of the operational and legal issues’.
‘Céline Gagey: always available, responsive and pragmatic. Excellent lawyer. ’
‘The team is very professional, attentive, pragmatic and reassuring.’
Key clients
Systra
Dott
Idex
Economat des Armées
Rexel France
IER (Groupe Bolloré)
Amiens Énergies
Ministère de la Culture (DRAC Occitanie)
École nationale vétérinaire d’Alfort
Lexis Nexis
Conseil départemental de Mayotte
Groupement de coopération sanitaire Achats du Centre
Sillon Lorrain
Ville de Châlons-en-Champagne
SCAU
Work highlights
- Advising the city of Châlons-en-Champagne on the implementation, in its territory and surroundings, of one of the first “Smart City” schemes in France.
- Advising French-Dutch micromobility company DOTT (e-scooters and e-bikes) on its operations in French cities.
- Advising Rexel France as a co-contractor in procurement procedures for the efficient energy renovation of collective housing units (Energiesprong standards).
Reinhart Marville Torre
Practice head(s):
Lionel Levain
Testimonials
‘Lionel Levain: perfect knowledge of public procurement and legal remedies, sound advice, available and responsive.’
‘Good knowledge of the market.’
‘Lionel Levain: very good public law knowledge.’
Key clients
Shell France – Ubitricity
Cityscoot
Corsica Ferries
Française de l’Energie (FDE) / Gazonor
Metrobus – MediaGare
Moventis – Inurba Mobility
Procivis
SEM Île-de-France Loisirs
Smovengo (Vélib’ service)
IrvinGQ
Fédération française de Golf
Sekri Valentin Zerrouk
Practice head(s):
Yamina Zerrouk
Testimonials
‘Ability to bring together community stakeholders to find a solution. ’
‘Good expertise.’
‘Deep and exhaustive knowledge. Trustworthy and a team player. ’
‘Yamina Zerrouk is top notch; always available and always on top of things. Extremely thorough and detailed.’
Key clients
Sciences po
Corsica commercial center
Ssd la coupole
Agile
Les Planards Chamonix
SOGECAP
LOGICOR
HPA DEVELOPPEMENT
DEEP NATURE
CAMPEOLES
123 IM
CHUBB – UNITED TECHNOLOGY CCS
TMS
NYCO
SPIE
Valians
Practice head(s):
Vincent Drain; Olivier Savignat
Testimonials
‘In addition to being very available, Vincent Drain is able to clarify complex administrative procedures and highlight issues. His summary notes are excellent for informing operational decisions.’
‘It is a team that listens to its clients.’
‘Victor Drain makes himself available and is very responsive. He assists clients with great efficiency and clarity. Great responsiveness and availability.’
Veil Jourde
Practice head(s):
Maxime Seno
Other key lawyers:
Livia Elshoud
Testimonials
‘Availability and ability to respond quickly to requests.’
‘Excellent knowledge. Sound and relevant advice.’
‘Very responsive; analyses are always very thorough and precise.’
‘Maxime Seno and Livia Elshoud are very proactive and very professional. Proactive, the team is up to date with the latest case law developments. ’
Key clients
Galileo Global Education
Moderna
Région Centre Val de Loire
Semmaris
France Education International
EpaMarne
Travel Planet
Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances
Globeducate
Emlyon
Work highlights
- Advised Galileo on public law issues linked to the buying of shares of Qualium in Emlyon.
- Advised Région Centre Val de Loire in the set-up of the first TSDI contract (Perpetual Subordinated Loans and Notes) dealt by a governmental body in France.
- Advising SEMMARIS (state-owned company in charge of the Marché de Rungis) on the development of a new food hall in the north of Région Ile-de-France.
VLD Avocats
Practice head(s):
Virginie Lachaut-Dana
Testimonials
‘Competent and dynamic. Strong expertise in town planning, in particular the fine management of issues of rights of pre-emption and third party applicants.’
‘Virginie Lachaut-Danat: alert, good risk assessment skills and excellent management of her clients’ time.’
‘Exceptional mastery of subjects related to complex real estate legal organizations (particularly co-ownership). Available and committed team.’
Wilhelm & Associés
Practice head(s):
Marie-Anne Renaux; Delphine d’Albert des Essarts
Testimonials
‘Responsive, up-to-date, innovative solutions. ’
‘Marie-Anne Renaux: available, responsive, excellent practitioner.’
‘A firm with great skills, responsive and innovative.’
Key clients
Frey
Leroy Merlin
Costco
Bouygues Immobilier
Ceetrus/Nhood
Ikea
Vinci Immobilier
Sodec
ImocomPartners
McArthurGlen
Betclic Enterprises Limited
Jardina
Financière Apsys
Super U
Progereal
Auchan
Weldom
Kinepolis
Megarama
BG Real Estate
Monoprix
Eic Transactions
Krief
Work highlights
- Assisting Bouygues Immobilier with several aspects of the realisation of a wide real estate operation including commercial, located in the joint development zone (ZAC) Littorale, in Marseille.
- Assistance to Leroy Merlin with obtaining the administrative commercial authorisation required for the construction and opening of new retail buildings in Clermont-Ferrand and Saintes.
- Assisting Ceetrus / Nhood in the restructuring operation of the Commercial Zone “Porte des Alpes” of Bron, near Lyon.