Led by Geoffroy Berthon, Orrick‘s ’young, talented, dynamic and brilliant‘ team stands out for its advice on public procurement, concessions and PPP contracts relating to some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in France. The firm is particularly well regarded for its role in advising the French state on the development and operation of offshore wind farm projects, but also advises public bodies and leading companies and investors across the rail, aviation, telecoms and renewable energy spheres. In addition, the team undertakes a high volume of regulatory work and administrative litigation, and has a growing niche expertise in the negotiation of corporate power purchase agreements. Constance Boillot provides key support.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Geoffroy Berthon and his team are young, talented, dynamic and brilliant lawyers. They are technically excellent.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon is a hard worker. His calm manner and attentiveness reassure me as a client.’
Key clients
- 3i Infrastructure plc
- Accenture
Work highlights
- Advising the French government on the competitive procedure in relation to one of the world's first commercial floating offshore wind farms to be awarded a remuneration supplement contract.
Advised the consortium selected as the preferred bidder, comprising Egis Airport Opération, Bouygues Construction Airport Concessions, Aéroports de Nice-Côte d’Azur, TIIC and Serena, on a call for tenders for a concession contract for the construction and development of the new Beauvais-Tillé regional airport.