Clifford Chance is a first port-of-call for largescale and challenging work and notably a top reference for high-profile public procurement, concession and PPP projects. The firm is involved in many of the country’s largest initiatives, notably in the rail, airport and motorway sectors including many Parisian landmark urban rail projects. The energy sector is key strategic area for the team which is advising on many of France’s landmark offshore wind projects. The team’s regulatory expertise is also highly regarded and sought after in relation to several new ambitious initiatives led in the nuclear, hydrogen and e-batteries areas. Leading sponsors, lenders and governmental ministries are clients. The team is co-headed by David Préat and Gauthier Martin. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny is another key name.
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‘The team is one of the best on the market for large public projects: very experienced lawyers, pragmatic, and attentive to the needs of their clients. Great responsiveness and quality of discussions and advice.’
‘David Préat: brilliant, creative, a reference in large PPP and concessions markets in France. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Mérigot de Treigny: experienced lawyer, pragmatic and very pleasant'.
‘Extremely capable’.
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David Préat advises public and private entities as well as financial institutions on public law matters including deregulation, energy, privatisation, state aids, public domain and public services. David specialises in public contracts (concessions, public private partnerships (PPP), public procurement) in relation to major infrastructure projects including arenas, hospitals, prisons, railways, motorways and airports.
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David Préat, Gauthier Martin