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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thierry Gallois, Sylvain Bergès, Damien Richard