
Jones Day‘s ’proactive and creative‘ team covers the full spectrum of contractual, regulatory and contentious matters in the public law field. The firm has a stellar record of advising on public procurement, concession contracts and project finance in relation to large-scale public infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport, energy and telecoms sectors, and is also skilled in administrative litigation concerning public contracts, regulatory issues and claims against the French state. The team’s expertise in regulatory law further extends to advising on FDI control. At the head of the practice, Philippe Delelis has a wealth of experience in public law, particularly in administrative litigation, and Nicolas Brice is called upon to advise on the full range of public contracts, regulatory issues and litigation. Other notable names include Xavier Domino and Pierre Barthélemy.
Testimonials
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‘An available and responsive team which provides a complete and useful analysis of the problem encountered.’
‘Nicolas Brice was diligent and especially available for our case.’
‘The team is extremely responsive and attentive to customer requests with a strategic approach to files that is remarkable in every way. The level of skill is excellent.’
‘Philippe Delelis stands out in particular for his ability to grasp the most complex and unusual issues without losing sight of the political aspects.’
‘Jones Day's public law team, led by Philippe Delelis, has acted for us for ten years. Because it is the best. Very quick turnaround. Impeccable quality. Reasonable billing. And, above all, an ability to find unexpected solutions and obtain the judge's approval on them. Philippe Delelis is extraordinarily loyal, a good listener, and has the capacity for reasoning and efficiency.’
‘Philippe Delelis is my contact. Funny, open and original, he is a rare man. He is also a lawyer who listens and is keen to open up discussion to other aspects or disciplines. Finally, he is a very fine, imaginative, quick-thinking jurist, with an efficiency admired by his clients and feared by his adversaries.’
‘A team that is always very professional, precise, informative, attentive, and available, with rare expertise.’
‘A team that listens, and is proactive and creative.’
Key clients
- ENEDIS
- Credit Mutuel
- RATP GROUP
- CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS (CDC) / BANQUE DES TERRITOIRES
- Engie
- Groupe Floirat
- MERCIALYS
- TotalEnergies
- Babilou
- ELECTRICITE DE STRASBOURG
- TDF
- EQUANS
- EDF
- ELECTRICITE DE TAHITI
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippe Delelis, Nicolas Brice