Administrative and public law

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

‘One of the best in the Paris area’, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. houses an enviably broad practice, advising public entities and prominent private companies across the full range of public law issues, with significant strengths in the energy, transport and sports sectors. PPP specialist Thomas Courtel and energy regulatory practice head Bénédicte Mazel are go-to advisers on all manner of public contracts relating to high-profile public transport and energy infrastructure projects. Emmanuel Vital-Durand and Alexandre Gauthier are frequently sought out to assist with urban planning and development and real estate mandates involving public authorities, while Frédéric Mion is highly regarded for his expertise in regulatory law and administrative litigation. The deep bench also includes Alexandre Rennesson, who focuses on public infrastructure projects, Tiphanie Mareuse and Thomas Brusq.

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Testimonials

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‘The public law team has the highest level of expertise on the market, particularly on aspects of town planning law and contractual arrangements for the valuation of public properties. A responsive team that listens to the client and fully understands the issues and forces involved in their cases.’
‘Alexandre Gauthier, in addition to his proven qualities in urban planning law, particularly stands out for his expertise and knowledge of contractual real estate arrangements with underlying public law issues (AOT construction leases, etc.). His track record on this type of complex arrangement is a differentiating element that provides real added value.’
‘The public and administrative law team at Gide Loyrette Nouel is one of the best in the Paris area. They have exceptional experience, and the advice provided is always relevant and solid and helps move matters forward. Taking into account commercial and operational constraints in the legal analysis allows Gide to provide advice and solutions. This is very rare and makes Gide a firm that stands out from the rest.’
‘Thomas Courtel, in addition to his exceptional legal skills, brings a strategic vision to his cases. He knows how to find solid and practically relevant solutions for his clients on complex cases. Thomas has an exceptional ability to take into account commercial and operational constraints in the search for solid legal solutions. He is a real "deal maker".'
'Emmanuel Vital-Durand also provides invaluable advice. His extensive experience makes it possible to secure complex administrative authorization issues which go beyond structuring issues for the realization of projects.’
‘Frédéric Mion stands out for his great analytical finesse, knowledge of the sector, and clarity in his judgement and ability to express himself.’
‘Emmanuel Vital-Durand is an excellent lawyer, absolutely remarkable on a human and professional level, and has valuable experience. Always attentive to the client's needs, exceptional responsiveness and a great ability to respond to the most demanding requests on a legal/political/institutional level. Unparalleled ability to mobilize Gide teams according to the nature and urgency of the requests.'
'Thomas Brusq has the perfect ability to respond to requests, including on issues requiring a very high level of technical skill and consideration of institutional issues. Excellent litigation practice, with a real capacity to discuss the strategy implemented constructively.'

Key clients

Blablacar
Imerys
Kering
Eiffage
Dalkia
HEC (Business School)
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
NGE Concessions; TIIC; Quaero Capital; Ascendi
SPIIT’s pool of lenders
TF1
Carrefour
Société Générale
Viparis
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
Hémisphère

Work highlights

Advising one of the two candidates (a consortium made up of Dalkia, RATP and Eiffage) for the award of the concession for the Paris heating production and distribution network, described by the city itself as the contract of the century (approx. EUR 15 billion).
Advised SPIIT's pool of lenders on the financing of the acquisition by the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions of regional trains from SNCF (approx. EUR 1 billion).
Advising TF1 on legal proceedings to have the legal framework applicable to public broadcasters in France amended (approx. EUR 1 billion).

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