‘An experienced regulatory team, with real knowledge of administrative litigation’, McDermott Will & Emery AARPI is well versed in handling high-profile cases before the regulatory authorities and administrative courts, including challenges to regulatory decisions and disputes over public contracts. The team is also skilled in advising on regulatory issues relating to private equity transactions and on public procurement and concessions contracts, with a client roster that includes key players from the energy, telecoms, healthcare, defence and transport sectors. Sabine Naugès, who frequently acts in contentious regulatory proceedings and major litigation, leads the team with Laurent Ayache, whose practice has an emphasis on regulatory issues and government contracts. Charlotte Michellet is also noted.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Sabine Naugès, Laurent Ayache and Charlotte Michellet stand out principally for their professionalism, great responsiveness, availability and welcoming attitude.'
‘Laurent Ayache is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He has a keen understanding of business and how companies work, politics and regional issues. Finally, he is always full of ideas. It is really nice to work in these conditions.’
‘Laurent Ayache's professional excellence is confirmed in each case he works on. He knows how to surround himself with lawyers who are also very competent and committed (such as Charlotte Michellet).’
‘An experienced regulatory team, with real knowledge of administrative litigation.’
‘Sabine Naugès is very involved in public law in regulated areas. She has successfully brought to a successful conclusion numerous disputes against the State.’
‘Technically excellent with very strong commitment to customers.’
‘Laurent Ayache has excellent skills in public law, to which he adds a rare mastery of corporate law matters.’
'Very good team: knows the subject matter, which is very technical, very well. Very good communication and responsiveness. Charlotte Michellet particularly stands out. I really enjoyed working with her and would be happy to do so again.'
Key clients
- Orange Group and its subsidiaries (Orange Marine, Orange RDC)
- Engie and its subsidiaries (SHEM, Fraîcheur de Paris, CPCU, GRDF)
- Groupe Action Logement
- Aéroports de Paris (ADP)
- Corsica Ferries
- Geopetrol
- Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie du Var
- Gefco
- Ardian
- Capza
- H.I.G. Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Orange, the €40 billion French multinational telecommunications corporation in which the State holds 23% of the charter capital, on matters of French and EU public law, including regulatory issues, government relations, competition, and litigation.
- Advising Engie, a French multinational electric utility company, which is one-third owned by the French state.
- Advising Corsica Ferries, the largest maritime passenger transportation company in France.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sabine Naugès, Laurent Ayache