Ruxandra Lazar > DLA Piper > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper is recognised for its strong expertise in the field of public procurement, routinely advising state entities, sponsors and lenders on the awarding and negotiation of contracts for major infrastructure projects and services. Demonstrating strength across the energy, transport, telecoms, utilities and healthcare sectors, the team is also skilled in regulatory issues, administrative litigation (including high-profile challenges to decisions by government and regulators) and the public law aspects of corporate transactions. Jérôme Pentecoste, who is well versed in public procurement and PPPs, as well as the financing of public projects, leads the team with Ruxandra Lazar, a key name for public contracts and litigation. Jean-Luc Heckenroth is also noted.

DLA Piper’s energy department possesses deep expertise on project development, transactional, and regulatory matters within the energy transition. Practice co-head Ruxandra Lazar is regularly entrusted by France- and Africa-based corporates, energy companies, industry associations, and state bodies on public law and regulatory matters in the natural resources space. Jérôme Pentecoste brings further experience in public law mandates and assists major domestic energy operators concerning the development and regulation of renewable energy assets. Eric Villateau acts for lenders and sponsors in high-value and complex project and bond financing mandates concerning domestic and cross-border renewable energy and battery projects.