Under the leadership of Sophie Pignon, who has notable experience in public contracts and regulatory issues (particularly in the energy sector), Taylor Wessing is a frequent presence on significant public procurement mandates. The team advises both lenders and sponsors on the drafting and negotiation of public contracts across an array of sectors, including transport, infrastructure, technology and energy, and also assists with energy-related transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Strengths: Responsive, not dogmatic, and enterprising in the way it approaches legal issues. It is much more suited than many firms to operational issues. And it charges prices that are consistent with the issues at stake.’
‘Sophie Pignon and Claire Desjardins position themselves as partners who can also challenge clients. Very good communication.’
'Efficient and very knowledgeable about their area of expertise.'
'Sophie Pignon and Marcos Portela Barreto are experts in this area, who provide tailor-made and practical advice on the problems we encounter, with the ability to propose innovative and appropriate solutions.'
Key clients
- CNR (Compagnie Nationale Du Rhone)
- GL Events
- COLAS PROJECTS And EDEIS CONCESSIONS
- Centre Pompidou
- Aeroport De La Cote D’azur
- Agence Francaise De Développement - Port De La Goulette
- Marlink
- Losange
- Eiffage Concessions - Ports De Toulon
- Eiffage Concessions - Ports De Vallauris
- Ville De Nice
- Duval Développement Idf
- La Cite
- Hanvol
- Societe D’economie Mixte City’up
- Engie (MGP tiers financement)
- Opalia / Demathieu Bard
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sophie Pignon