Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Headed by Thierry Laloum, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s public procurement know-how ensures it is a popular choice for work in this area and it regularly advises on the country’s largest infrastructure projects, notably in the transport sector, and on related high-stakes performance and execution issues (including construction costs and delays and Covid-19 disruptions relating to airport and motorway projects. Leading private operators and engineering companies also turn to the firm to conduct the launch of new prominent initiatives, notably in the rail and energy sectors, and to handle regulatory and financial aid issues. Also recommended are European counsel Charles-Antoine Erignac, senior associate Anne-Laure Barel and associate Virgile Chanel.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent work in public law. A real level of expertise. Clear position taken. Responsive and pragmatic. ’
‘High level of team expertise. Ability to carry out analysis, advice and production work in very short times with precise and immediately usable results and deliverables. Ability to confirm and commit to innovative conclusions. Excellent relationship with internal teams and high availability. ’
‘The team stands out for its ability to provide legal advice and support to clients with a keen sense of strategy and its in-depth knowledge of the public infrastructure sector. ’
‘Thierry Laloum is an exceptional lawyer. His strategic and pragmatic approach sets him apart. Always solution-oriented, even in complex situations. Thierry Laloum's knowledge of his clients' business enables him to always satisfy their needs.'
Key clients
- Aéroport de la Côte d’Azur
- Altitude Haute-Garonne
- Atlantia
- Autoroutes du Sud de la France
- Bouygues Construction
- Bouygues Travaux Publics
- Dalkia
- Eiffage
- Fondation Alpha Omega
- Kevin Speed
- Meridiam
- Oc’Via
- SEPD / SPD
- Vinci Airports
- Vinci Autoroutes
- Vinci Concessions
- Voltalia
Work highlights
- Representing SEPD (the concessionaire of the ports of Calais and Boulogne-sur-mer), SPD and their shareholders on the €863 million works on the Port of Calais.
- Representing SRL2 on the challenging transfer of ownership of a motorway.
- Advised Dalkia on the creation of a simplified joint stock company, with local authorities as minority shareholders.
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Thierry Laloum