Firms To Watch: Administrative and public law

Nicolas Autet, formerly counsel at Gibson Dunn, joined BG2V as a partner in early 2023 to launch the firm’s public economic law and environmental law practices.
Pwc Société d'Avocats launched its public law practice in early 2022 following the arrival of Antoine Coursaut-Durand (formerly counsel at Allen & Overy LLP) as a partner. The team provides strong public law and regulatory support during M&A and infrastructure transactions.
Boutique firm Valians was launched in November 2021 by Vincent Drain (formerly at Artemont) and Olivier Savignat and specialises in public law and town planning,
ORIER AVOCATS is a public law boutique founded in 2018 by Justine Orier; the group has expertise assisting public law entities as well as some major private sector operators, notably in the energy sector.

Firms in the Spotlight Administrative and public law

Vivien & Associés

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Vivien & Associés offers competitive legal services and representation across a broad range of key practice areas:

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CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES

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A FULL-EXPERTISE HUMAN RESOURCES LAW FIRM   Founded in 1987, Chassany Watrelot & Associés (CWA) is one of the main French law firms whose activity is exclusively dedicated to employment law and all other legal areas related to human resources management (insurance law, tax law…).

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Administrative and public law in France

Allen & Overy LLP

Allen & Overy LLP has considerable strength in the fields of public infrastructure and public procurement, where the public law team is able to combine forces with the project finance department to assist banks and sponsors. The team is notably advising on the awarding of several of France’s major motorway and offshore wind projects. The team also has high-level regulatory expertise, advising on various issues in relation to the media and technology sectors as well as handling the public law and regulatory aspects of corporate and brownfield infrastructure transactions.The practice also advises on cutting-edge issues in relation to climate change, including before the courts. Practice head Romaric Lazerges is highly regarded; he is supported by counsels Luc Lamblin and Arthur Sauzay.

Practice head(s):

Romaric Lazerges


Other key lawyers:

Luc Lamblin; Arthur Sauzay


Testimonials

‘Real partnership with the client’s in-house legal team’.

‘Romaric Lazerges provides relevant answers, in line with clients’ needs’. 

Key clients

Agence Française de Développement


Agence des Participations de l’Etat (APE)


Bouygues


CDC Habitat


Engie and EDPR


Equitix and SLAM


InfraRed Capital Partners


Metropole Television (M6)


Ocean Winds


SBS Transit


Vinci


Work highlights


  • Advising Ocean Winds (JV between Engie and EDPR), in the context of its bid to the wind offshore projects in Normandie and in Bretagne.
  • Advising Agence Française de Développement in an important litigation related to the loans granted by AFD.
  • Advising M6 on the merger between TF1 and M6.

CABANES Avocats

Public law boutique firm CABANES Avocats advises a prominent client base, acting for a mix of public and private sector entities, and has key expertise in public law procurement. It advises on large public procurement tenders, including in the areas of data and transport. In recent work, the team has advised several public local entities on the opening of their regional rail networks to competition and on the awarding of new contracts. The team also handles major infrastructure projects, including working on the construction of a new metro line, power plant and bridge. The group is equally proficient in the litigation space and manages several large proceedings before administrative courts, often linked to the awarding or execution of public contracts. Founding partner Christophe Cabanes, Vincent MichelinBenoît PoldermanCharlotte Pezin and Jérémie Couette are the key names.

Practice head(s):

Christophe Cabanes; Vincent Michelin; Benoit Polderman; Charlotte Pezin; Jérémie Couette


Testimonials

 ‘Very open and available lawyers.’

‘The firm’s lawyers are always ready to listen and know how to get up to speed when necessary. Their explanations are accessible to all.’

‘Good proximity and flexibility. The team is innovative and remains attentive to customers’ expectations, without rejecting new communication tools allowing it to always remain close to customers in all circumstances.’

‘Christophe Cabanes and Vincent Michelin show competence and availability.’

‘An exceptional team that has in-depth knowledge of administrative law and case law. It has a pragmatic approach to files and situations. Their good litigation knowledge is a plus in negotiations.’

‘Christophe Cabanes is always available. He is pragmatic and always puts himself in the client’s shoes’.

‘Christophe Cabanes and Vincent Michelin are very attentive to customers, responsive. Great involvement regardless of if it is a simple “everyday” legal question or a complex legal file!’

‘Christophe Cabanes, Charlotte Pezin and Vincent Michelin leave nothing to chance and all aspects of a file are treated in a thorough manner. They don’t give up. Few firms I work with have such attention to detail, which I could simply call true professional conscience.’

Key clients

Bouygues Construction


Bouygues Travaux Publics


Derichebourg Environnement


Alstom


Alstom Aptis


Colas


Bombardier


Derichebourg Aqua


Saur


Vinci Construction


Dalkia


Clear Channel


Sodexo


Stereau


S-PASS


Europe Service Propreté


Evesa


Saferail


Ville de Paris


Présidence de la République


Métropole de Bordeaux


Métropole de Nice


Métropole de Lille


Métropole d’Aix Marseille


Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)


Etablissement public du Mont Saint-Michel


Région Occitanie


Région Ile-de-France


Région Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur


Université Sorbonne


Grand Port Maritime de Marseille


Etablissement Public Paris Terre d’Envol


Ile de France Mobilités


Ville de Nice


Ville de Bordeaux


Chateau de Versailles


Tour Eiffel


Dijon Métropole


Région Bourgogne


Hopitaux de Marseille


Work highlights


  • Advising and representing ALSTOM Transports in a litigation in one of the most important procurement procedures of the last few years launched by the RATP for the renewal of RER trains.
  • Represented SODEXO in a litigation following the awarding by the Ministry of Justice (Ministère de la justice) of a contract for the management (excluding the supervision of inmates) of France’s jails for the next ten years.
  • Advises the Région Normandie on the opening to competition of the regional train market.

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is regularly retained by leading sponsors or by the French state to assist with the country’s largest infrastructure projects. The firm is involved in several landmark projects, including in the transport area where it advises on several motorway and Parisian metro projects and in the energy field where it works on several offshore wind projects. The team is also well known for its ability to handle strategic public procurement execution and performance issues, as well as sensitive related litigation, notably in the railway area. The firm also has top regulatory expertise and regularly assists with the drafting of new regulations in innovative areas; it has been instructed to advise on various hydrogen and solar panel projects. David Préat is one of the leading names in the field; he co-heads the practice with the highly regarded Gauthier Martin. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny provides additional support.

Practice head(s):

David Préat; Gauthier Martin


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Baptiste Merigot de Treigny


Testimonials

‘The team is very mobilized, available, responsive and very respectful of its commitments, especially in terms of deadlines. It is able to adapt in terms of invoicing.’

‘Gauthier Martin shows great availability and strong commitment.’

‘Very responsive firm with very good technical skills’

‘David Préat and his team provide support on strategic decisions. Great availability, technical and argumentation skills.’

Key clients

French Ministry in charge of transport


French Ministry in charge of energy


SNCF Gares & Connexion


Société du Grand Paris


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles


ASF


Eiffage Concessions


Vinci Construction France


EDF Renouvelables


Mapple Power


Eolmed


Encavis AG


Doric


Technip Energies


Bolloré Energie


RATP


French Rugby Fédération


Work highlights


  • Advising SNCF Gares & Connexions on the performance and domain occupation issues concerning the refurbishment of the Gare du Nord railway station in Paris.
  • Advising project company Parc Eolien Offshore de Provence Grand Large on the development and the financing of the floating wind offshore project Provence Grand Large.
  • Advising ASF on its discussions with the state regarding the potential construction of a motorway bypass on the West of Montpellier.

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier houses one of France’s most prestigious public law practices and is able to provide a wide range of expertise. It is a popular choice for leading domestic companies to handle complex regulatory work (including before the courts) and is notably advising on some of the country’s most pressing regulatory matters, spanning the energy, telecoms and media sectors. The group is assisting EDF with its renationalisation process, in addition to providing strategic advice on nuclear and electricity tariff issues. The public law team also supports the corporate department on high-profile M&A work, notably in the field of foreign investment authorisations. Its range of expertise also extends to public procurement contracts and projects. The team is notably involved in several landmark rail projects, including handling related performance issues before courts. Practice head Henri Savoie is highly regarded. Counsel Jean-Baptiste Aubert provides additional support.

Practice head(s):

Henri Savoie


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Baptiste Aubert


Testimonials

‘In-depth knowledge of French public law and market practices. Their recommendations are very precise and clear. They never lose sight of a bigger picture, even when dealing with multifaceted and intricate cases. Work is always appropriately allocated between senior and junior team members, ensuring great value for clients.’

‘Henri Savoie, partner, is one of the most experienced lawyers I have ever met. In addition to his utmost professionalism, he is a delight to work with. His advice is based on decades of experience and always takes into account realities of legal and judicial practice.

‘Jean-Baptiste Aubert is a rising star. He quickly captures the essence of any issue and takes into account all aspects of a problem in his advice. His drafting is well structured and persuasive.’

‘Small team with a very high level of technique, very good in litigation strategy.’

‘Henri Savoie demonstrates great ability to propose operational solutions while also alerting clients about possible risks, which is valuable in decision-making.’

‘Simply the best.’

‘Henry Savoie is brilliant and has a great knowledge of French administration.’

Key clients

EDF


Bouygues


Bouygues Telecom


SNCF Réseau


TF1


Caisse des dépôts et consignations


La Poste


Blackstone


Edizione (Benetton Family)


RTE


Île-de-France Mobilités


Agence des participations de l’Etat


Mercedes-Benz Group AG


Citeo


Crédit Mutuel Arkéa


Groupe Lucien Barrière


GRDF


Suez


Ligue de football professionnel


Naval Group


Aquind


Technip Energies


TechnipFMC


CCI Nice Côte d’Azur


Thermo Fisher


Work highlights


  • Assisting EDF in claims challenging a new electricity regulation.
  • Assisting Bouygues Telecom in dealing with multiple legal recourses challenging the new regulation relating to cybersecurity of 5G networks.
  • Assisting SNCF Réseau with ongoing litigations concerning the performance of the SEA high-speed railway line concession.

Dentons

Dentons ranks among the market’s top experts in the field of public procurement and infrastructure projects. The team regularly assists the French state and public entities in relation to strategic transport projects, including recently advising on large motorway contracts, or on the opening of regional rail networks. Private companies also make up a strong part of the team’s client portfolio. The team has also seen a rise of new mandates in the field of public procurement and construction-related litigation. It is notably handling top matters in the hospital and railway sectors. The group is also active in the fields of renewables energy and electronic mobility projects, advising on regulatory and public procurement aspects, while also handling work in the telecoms infrastructure area. Practice head Marc Fornacciari and Dorothée Griveaux are the key names. Associate Prisca Betesta also contributes to this area.

Practice head(s):

Marc Fornacciari


Other key lawyers:

Dorothée Griveaux; Prisca Betesta


Testimonials

‘Solid knowledge in the transport sector.’

‘Marc Fornacciari shows excellent professional qualities, excellent knowledge of the transport sector and  has an important network in the sector. Dorothée Griveaux has also excellent knowledge of the transport sector, and excellent interpersonal skills.’

‘Excellent knowledge of public procurement rules. Clear and concise advice on how to proceed in a pending litigation.’

‘Marc Fornacciari is approachable, responsive and professional. Prisca Betesta is knowledgeable and hands-on’.

‘Competent and responsive team.’

‘Marc Fornacciari and Prisca Betesta – great availability, responsiveness and expertise’.

‘Marc Fornacciari is competent, very involved, and knows how to make himself available.’

Key clients

Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Seine Estuaire


Collectivité Européenne d’Alsace (CEA)


Compagnie Des Alpes


Shell-EOLFI


Île-de-France Mobilités


Meridiam


French Ministry for the Ecological Transition


Orange


Paris Saclay University


Stade de Bordeaux (subsidiary of the Vinci Group)


Auchan Group


Société Générale


Flying Whales


Icade


RTE


Work highlights


  • Advising the French Transport Authority for the Paris Region (Île-de-France Mobilités) on the awarding of two concession contracts, the operation of four new automatic metro lines and on the opening up to competition of the rail sector in the Paris Region (“Transiliens”).
  • Representing Auchan Group in a dispute with SNCF Gares et Connexions before the administrative tribunal of Paris.
  • Advising the French Ministry for the Ecological Transition on the awarding of the concession and the financing of four motorways.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. fields a sizeable team that acts for both public and private entities including the French state and is retained to advise on the market’s largest projects in relation to public infrastructure and public or private real estate projects where it is able to draw on its considerable experience in urban planning. In the PPP area, the firm is particularly active in the transport sector and is advising on several public procurement contracts linked to projects relating to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Other areas of expertise include assisting with regulatory and other sensitive public law issues, such as the governance of public entities. The team is led by Thomas Courtel and Bénédicte Mazel, who excel in the field of general public law and public procurement work; Emmanuel Vital-Durand and Alexandre Gauthier, who are top references for urban planning issues; and Frédéric Mion, who joined as a partner in 2022 from the Conseil d’Etat adding complementary privatisation and regulatory strength, especially in the telecoms and media fields.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Courtel; Alexandre Gauthier; Bénédicte Mazel; Frédéric Mion; Emmanuel Vital-Durand


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Brusq


Testimonials

‘Very high added value of services. Excellent analyses. Perfect understanding of issues and perfect mastery of client’s needs. Exceptional availability’.

‘Emmanuel Vital-Durand is a remarkable and highly valuable partner. Thomas Brusq is a remarkable associate.’

Key clients

Prologis


Viasat


FNSP (Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques)


Legrand


Imerys


ArianeGroup


Orano


Fret SNCF


SAS Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin


Enedis


EDF


A consortium comprising SNCF Réseau, Kaufman & Broad, Altarea-Cogedim, Indigo, and Elogie


Icade


Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques


The French State, via the civil aviation general directorate


REALITES group


French State (French Investment Agency)


Paris Society


Paris 2024 – Comité d’organisation des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques


Veolia Eau France


La Banque Postale, Crédit Agricole de Savoie


CCI Seine-Estuaire


Work highlights


  • Assisting TELT with developing the 65 km cross-border section of the Lyon-Turin railway line from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Susa/Bussoleno.
  • Advising a consortium on the refurbishment of Gare d’Austerlitz.
  • Advising a consortium composed of Fayat (France), Ascendi (Portugal) and DIF Capital Partners (Netherlands) on the A412 motorway concession public tender.

Jones Day

Jones Day has high-level public procurement and regulatory expertise. The practice is particularly strong in the energy sector where it assists prominent French companies in dealing with strategic regulatory, project and public procurement work (including before the courts). The team is also regularly involved in large infrastructure projects concerning the construction of new electricity and internet cables network in the country or across various EU countries. In the field of public procurement, the team has extensive expertise assisting mostly major private sector companies in their response to public tender offers, spanning various areas including IT, energy, water or gas supplies. The group is also involved in several disputes in the healthcare sector linked to the Covid-19 outbreak. The team is co-headed by Philippe Delelis and Nicolas Brice.

Practice head(s):

Philippe Delelis; Nicolas Brice


Other key lawyers:

Hélène Maigne


Testimonials

‘Undoubtedly the best on the market. Philippe Delelis and Hélène Maigne have a unique ability to understand all the subtleties of a situation and to find solutions adapted to their clients as well as to the judge. Their imagination and creativity are impressive’.

‘Philippe Delelis combines exceptional legal intelligence with remarkable interpersonal skills and humor. From my point of view, he is the best public law lawyer in Paris. Hélène Maigne demonstrates speed, a sense of synthesis and pedagogy and an exceptional ability to detect the opponent’s weaknesses.’

‘Philippe Delelis has extensive expertise, particularly in public procurement law, great availability and quality of listening. Excellent knowledge of the business world. Pragmatism and good solutions.’

Key clients

ENEDIS


CREDIT MUTUEL


NEXITY


RATP


CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS


ENGIE


ORANGE


LA POSTE IMMOBILIER


MERCIALYS


ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DU GAZ


SWILE


CHARGEURS


LAGARDERE


TDF


EQUANS


EDF


NEW SUEZ


ENGIE-EDT


Work highlights


  • Advising Enedis (the EDF subsidiary in charge of the French distribution power network) in connection with the creation of an industrial partnership to design and develop their new operational digital system to manage the French power distribution network.
  • Advising Equans (the recent spin-off of Engie dedicated to services and owned by Bouygues) in relation to four public procurements contracts concluded with Société du Grand Paris (SGP) involving the planning, construction and operation of the new metro Ligne 15.
  • Advised the Lagardère Group on its successful public procurement bid to co-manage ADP’s duty free business through a joint venture called Extime

Linklaters

Linklaters has a stellar reputation for handling infrastructure projects of national importance. The public law team, which combines its expertise with the firm’s project practice, is able to assist all types of stakeholders, from sponsors to lenders. Recent work includes advising on several major transport projects, especially related to motorways, as well as those in the telecoms area. The team is heavily involved in the energy sector, where it utilises its high-level regulatory expertise; the group is assisting with several of France’s landmark offshore renewables projects, while also advising clients on pressing renewables, nuclear and gas tariffs issues. The team has also been retained by the French state to assist with the launch of its national sponsored hydrogen programme. Recently, the team has also seen new mandates coming in the defence sector. Practice head Pierre Guillot is supported by managing associate Pierre Sikorav.

Practice head(s):

Pierre Guillot


Other key lawyers:

Pierre Sikorav


Testimonials

‘Very professional, very reactive and great at anticipating issues.’

‘Very efficient and available team.’

‘They really adapt to clients’ needs and find pragmatic solutions.’

‘They master state aid issues in the energy sector’.

‘The team led by Pierre Guillot is very responsive, provides very good advice, and is efficient.’

‘Flexible, responsive and very professional team.’

‘Pierre Sikorav is a great professional, showing great analytical finesse, creativity and unparalleled sense of contact.’

‘Pierre Guillot is excellent. He has extensive experience, particularly in calls for tenders on renewable energy projects in France. In addition to his responsiveness, his advice is precise.’

Key clients

Ministry for the Environment


EIB


Natixis


Société Générale


Meridiam


BNP Paribas


Crédit Agricole


Aptar


Arkéa


La Banque Postale


Work highlights


  • Advising the French State (Ministry for the Environment) on its supporting scheme to be designed for the production of hydrogen, as part of the national hydrogen strategy.
  • Advised the lenders to Atosca consortium on the financing of the A69 motorway between Castres and Toulouse.
  • Advised One (an NGO) on the French law aspects of the initiative for to help developing countries finance the fight against Covid 19.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is entrusted with the management of complex regulatory matters. The firm is regularly retained by the French state’s financial institutions to assist with strategic issues, including in-depth institutional reorganisation, as well as the granting of financial aid and investment support. Leading French private sector companies also feature in the client base, notably those from the telecoms, rail and energy sectors. The team also provides key guidance to private investors investing in public sector companies or in strategic infrastructure projects, including in the area of satellites and renewables, regularly working alongside the firm's M&A practice on those matters. Recently, the team has been retained to assist with the construction of several new nuclear plants. The group also has strength in litigation. The practice is led by Frédéric Salat-Baroux and Marc Lordonnois, and also include counsel Maria Kabanova.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Salat-Baroux; Marc Lordonnois


Other key lawyers:

Maria Kabanova: Quentin Lejeune


Testimonials

‘Professionalism, competence, responsiveness’.

‘High-level team, extremely involved. The team knows how to provide innovative answers to complex questions. They thoroughly cover all the topics on the table.’

‘Frédéric Salat Barroux is both brilliant and precise but also very accessible and pragmatic in his approach to cases. His in-depth knowledge of the administrative and political world is a real plus in understanding the meaning of a text or a project.’

‘Special mention to Maria Kabanova and Quentin Lejeune who have a real role in the management of files and take initiative.’

‘Great competence, in-depth study of subjects, including the most complex ones, great responsiveness and adaptability to customer requests’.

‘Ability to make the connection between analysis of private law / public law / business law. Depth of analyzes.’

Key clients

EDF


Ardian


Géosel


Eutelsat


CVC Capital Partners


EQT


Groupe Casino


Klépierre


Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur (ACA)


SAUR


Global Infrastructure Partners


iCON Infrastructure


SHEM


Compagnie des Alpes


TDF


Orange


Bpifrance


Caisse des dépôts et consignations


SNCF Group


Transdev


Aéroports de Paris


Meridiam


Airbus


Total


Compagnie Nationale du Rhône


Gestionnaire d’Infrastructure CDG Express


CDC Habitat


Action Logement Group


Adoma


Eramet


Agence des Participations de l’Etat (French State)


FGTI (Fonds de garantie des victimes des actes de terrorisme)


HLD Europe


Advent International Corporation


Berkshire Partners


Work highlights


  • Advising EDF on the New French Nuclear Programme.
  • Advising Bpifrance Export Assurance on the transfer of the export insurance activities operated by Natixis (on behalf of the French State) to Bpifrance Export Assurance.
  • Advising Eutelsat on its combination with OneWeb to create a leading global satellite services provider.

White & Case LLP

Major sponsors, private operators and engineering corporations regularly turn to White & Case LLP for its expertise in high-level infrastructure projects. The firm has recently been retained to advise on one of France’s largest military accommodation projects. It is also very active in the transport area where the team has been advising on regional rail network market opening issues, on new large motorway projects and on several regional airport concessions. Energy is another key area and the team is advising on several of France’s landmark renewables offshore projects. It also assists several key clients in dealing with regulatory issues and also handles public law aspects linked to corporate deals in the energy sector. The highly regarded Jean-Luc Champy and François-Guilhem Vaissier head the practice, which also includes counsels Quirec de Kersauson and new arrival Ximena Vásquez-Maignan, who joined in 2022 from her previous position as head of the general legal affairs office at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and adds further expertise in the nuclear energy sector.


Practice head(s):

Jean-Luc Champy; François-Guilhem Vaissier


Other key lawyers:

Quirec de Kersauson; Ximena Vásquez-Maignan


Testimonials

‘Solid experience and great understanding of operational issues.’

‘Jean-Luc Champy is attentive, available, experienced and a very good adviser.’

Key clients

Bouygues


Vinci Construction


Eiffage


Eranove


Société du Grand Paris


Coriance


Transdev


APRR


Sanef


Vinci Concessions


RTL Group


Iberdrola Renovables


Altitude Infrastructure


Basalt Infrastructure Partners LP


NGE


Aéroports de Lyon


Aéroports de Lille


Aéroports du Grand Ouest


Compagnie Ivoirienne d’Electricité (CIE)


Altitude Infrastructure


Emerging Mkts Partnership


Bluefloat Energy


SODECI


Chaabi International Bank Offshore (Groupe Banque Centrale Populaire)


Société Générale


Attijariwafa Bank Europe


Work highlights


  • Advised Eiffage and Arcade-Vyv Group on the first concession contract granted in France for the private management of a housing estate owned by the Ministry of Armed Forces.
  • Representating RTL Group on its entry into exclusive negotiations with Groupe TF1, Groupe M6 and Groupe Bouygues to merge the activities of Groupe TF1 and Groupe M6 and create a major French media group.
  • Representing Iberdrola Renovables Energia in its bid submission for the 1GW offshore wind mega-project in the Normandy region in France (AO4); the tender was launched by the French State on 15 January 2021.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

A well-established name in the public law space, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is appointed by a prominent client base, including leading private operators, engineering companies, banks and public sector entities and operators. The public law team regularly combines forces with the firm's projects and finance department, to advise on large public infrastructure and financial investment matters. It is notably instructed to assist with complex state aid issues – recently advising on new public financial support provided to develop electrical car charging stations in France. The team is regularly involved in landmark projects and handles strategic issues in the transport and energy sectors, where it stands out for its ability to combine top-end public procurement, regulatory and litigation expertise. In addition to advising on the development of several major infrastructure projects, the practice also manages several high-profile matters concerning public contract execution and performance issues in relation to large infrastructure projects, notably in the transport area. The firm also advises operators on their negotiations with the French state or public sector entities to obtain financial compensation concerning past Covid-19 disturbances. Practice head Thierry Laloum has a stellar reputation. Also recommended are European counsel Charles-Antoine Erignac, senior associate Anne-Laure Barel and associates Gabrielle Reddé and Virgile Chanel.


Practice head(s):

Thierry Laloum


Other key lawyers:

Charles-Antoine Erignac; Anne-Laure Barel; Gabrielle Reddé; Virgile Chanel


Testimonials

‘They are very competent, proactive and efficient.’

‘The team is to be distinguished for its ability to address issues in a holistic way and to mobilize all the skills required in a transparent manner for the client.’

‘Thierry Laloum has a strong mastery of public law as well as commercial issues, which makes him a must for French projects in public-private partnership.’

‘A very high reactivity, combined with a great ability to appreciate the sensitivity and urgency of the subject submitted. Deadlines, even short ones, almost always met. Precise invoicing, raising no questions. Juniors or trainees are integrated in small doses, always supervised or in pairs with a partner or a senior.’

‘Gabrielle Reddé shows great mastery of public law matters relating to infrastructure and in particular to the setting up of public-private partnerships. She shows great ability to get into technical matters to best support us in contractual disputes related to the execution of the work. Easy to relate to, exceptional availability and great rigor in following up on files.’

‘The team led by Thierry Laloum is remarkable on two levels: by its rigorous analysis of a particularly complex situation and its strategic sense.’

‘Reactive, creative and rigorous’

‘Thierry Laloum is a brilliant lawyer who stands out for his in-depth understanding of his clients’ issues and his ability to provide tailor-made legal advice. Gabrielle Reddé is a brilliant lawyer who stands out for her ability to provide high-quality legal advice, even under very tight deadlines.’

Key clients

Dalkia


Aéroports de Paris – ADP


Bouygues Travaux Publics


Caisse des dépôts et consignations – Banque des territoires


Eiffage


SEPD / SPD


Vinci Concessions


Meridiam


Ceetrus


Bouygues Construction


Vinci Autoroutes


Schindler


Vinci Airports


Atlantia


Work highlights


  • Advised the pool of commercial lenders in connection with the financing of the CEGELOG concession agreement to be entered into between the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, and Nové.
  • Represented SEPD (the concessionaire of the ports of Calais and Boulogne-sur-mer), SPD (the sub-concessionaire in charge of the construction works) and their shareholders in the €863 million works on the Port of Calais.
  • Advised Vinci Autoroutes on the performance of the concession agreement related to the motorway bypass of Strasbourg (the A355).

August Debouzy

August Debouzy is increasingly retained to advise on highly strategic work. The firm has prominent regulatory law expertise and is retained to assist with strategic reorganisation projects and the management of sensitive regulatory issues, notably in the media and rail sectors – among its recent highlights, the practice advised on a strategic public audiovisual reorganisation project and on a major privatisation. The team also increasingly receives instructions to assist clients with obtaining foreign investment authorisations, notably in the defence area, as well as handling various other sovereign issues, particularly in the field of data and cloud computing. EU public law and EU regulatory law are other strong areas of focus for the team, which further strengthened its capabilities in these areas after hiring Marc Mossé in May 2022; he joined from Microsoft. The team also has additional strength handling sensitive interactions between the public and private sectors as well as expertise in litigation and public procurement. The highly regarded Vincent Brenot and Emmanuelle Mignon are the practice heads; counsel Hélène Billery provides additional support. Of note, the practice further strengthened its capabilities following the arrival of top regulatory expert Nicolas Baverez from Gibson Dunn in early 2023.

Practice head(s):

Vincent Brenot; Emmanuelle Mignon


Other key lawyers:

Hélène Billery


Testimonials

‘Efficient, good technique, responsiveness, attentive to customers’ needs, ability to propose concrete solutions and support the customer when taking risks, reliable and trustworthy.’

‘Emmanuelle Mignon and Vincent Brenot show high technique, very good listening skills and understanding of customers’ needs. They have a very good knowledge of business circles and governmental bodies.’

‘Emmanuelle Mignon is extremely precise and efficient. She understands issues quickly and gets involved.’

‘Precise understanding of issues and needs. Advanced skills. Respond in a timely manner’.

‘Emmanuelle Mignon provides laser-like precise advice and extraordinary reliability.’

 

Key clients

RATP


Printemps Group


Altarea Cogedim


SMB (Société Minière de Boké)


Veolia


Philip Morris


Microsoft


Nike


EDF


SNCF / SNCF Réseau /SNCF Mobilités


Dassault Aviation


Ynsect


Galeries Lafayette Group


Unibail Rodamco Westfield


France Galop


Santé publique France


Didi Mobility UK


EDF-ENR


Bolloré Logistics


i.Ceram


Eurazeo


IK Partners


Work highlights


  • Advised Alpac Partners on foreign investment rules clearance regarding its acquisition of Euronews.
  • Successfully represented Agence Française de Développement (“AFD”) in a dispute filed by American Express Global Business Travel contesting the awarding of a €120m public procurement contract.
  • Advised Eurazeo on foreign investment issues regarding its sale of Orolia.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has a very strong team, able to deal with a wide range of public law issues. The practice stands out for its high-level regulatory expertise. It advises many leading companies in the railway, TMT and energy sectors in dealing with strategic regulatory issues, including challenging regulators’ decisions and legislation before courts. The team also assists clients with public financial aid, tariff regulations and public procurement issues. The highly experienced Emmanuel Guillaume and Arnaud Cabanes jointly head the team, which also includes the excellent Francis Donnat and counsel Michaël Perche.

Practice head(s):

Arnaud Cabanes; Emmanuel Guillaume


Other key lawyers:

Francis Donnat; Michaël Perche


Testimonials

‘A team at the forefront of public law issues, with a very client-focused approach.’

‘The team is very supportive and client oriented. They understand very well the needs and the business of their clients. They have the capabilities to think like a CEO of a company.’

‘The partner in charge is very accessible and took care of clients’ interests in a timely manner.’

Key clients

Accenture


ADP (Aéroports de Paris)


Agence Nationale de Santé Publique (SPF)


ATOS


Bollegraaf


Canal +


Capgemini


CGI


Citelum (subsidiary of EDF)


Conseil Départemental de l’Aube / Syndicat Mixte de l’Aérodrome de Troyes Barberey (SMATB)


Conseil Départemental d’Eure-et-Loir


Cote d’Azur Airport (ACA)


Electricité de France (EDF)


Grand Port Maritime de Marseille


Groupe Loret


Khephren Ingénierie


Klésia


La Banque Postale


La Poste


Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD)


Métropole Européenne de Lille


Orange


Racing Club de Lens


Région Ile-de-France – IDFM (Ile-de-France-Mobilités)


Salesforce


Semardel


SNCF


TDF


Work highlights


  • Assisted ADP in a litigation which was won in March 2022.
  • Assisting the Department of Aube in the context of a call for tenders for the conclusion of a project management contract for the upgrading of the roadways and landscaping of the Mesnil Saint Père waterfront.
  • Advising SNCF on the conclusion of an EU subsidy agreement.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP advises a prominent client base, made up of leading French and international corporations as well as top public sector entities. The French state regularly turns to the firm for some of its most challenging issues, such as the recent nationalisation of EDF. The energy sector is a core focus for the team, which also advises on several of France’s offshore wind projects and brownfield transactions. The team’s strong regulatory knowledge also includes transport, defence, IT and healthcare and the group handles associated litigation before the courts. The practice is headed by Pascal Cuche and includes counsel Tanguy Bardet.

Practice head(s):

Pascal Cuche


Other key lawyers:

Tanguy Bardet


Testimonials

‘Outstanding team, very dedicated to projects and always available’.

‘Great professional knowledge and experience as well as market network’.

‘Pascal Cuche and Tanguy Bardet are very good and professional. They have a very good knowledge of their files and are very proactive. Freshfields was able to adapt to the invoicing system via our internal system. They are also always within the allocated budget.’

Key clients

Française des Jeux


Agence des Participations de l’Etat


RWE Aktiengesellschaft


Caisse centrale de réassurancereassurance


Mars


Euro Cargo Rail SAS


AB Volvo


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ)


Antin Infrastructure Partners


SFR FTTH Network


Engie


Lilium


Global Infrastructure Partners


Work highlights


  • Advising the Française des Jeux in the context of the state aid investigation opened by the EU Commission in July 2021 following its privatisation in 2019.
  • Advising APE on the public law issues in relation to the contemplated nationalisation of Electricité de France (EDF) and the reorganisation of EDF.
  • Advising RWE in all pending offshore tenders in France.

Fréget Glaser & Associés

Fréget Glaser & Associés is recognised for its high level regulatory expertise. The firm notably handles strategic regulatory work in the energy sector, managing several high-end disputes regarding electricity and renewables tariffs. The group also has expertise in the media space and also regularly provides strategic advice to regulated professional bodies or authorities as well as to several major public and private operators. It is also retained to advise on public procurement contracts or to manage major litigation in that area. The highly regarded Emmanuel Glaser jointly heads the practice with Sandrine Perrotet.

Practice head(s):

Emmanuel Glaser; Sandrine Perrotet


Testimonials

‘Efficient team, very high level. Great customer service.’

‘The public and administrative law team has strong and recognized expertise in the field of administrative law, as well as in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the administration, the authorities and of regulation. They offer innovative legal strategies to clients’.

‘In addition to his availability and responsiveness, Emmanuel Glaser’s assets are his great technical mastery on all subjects related to public law and European law, his very detailed knowledge of the procedure before administrative courts, and finally his understanding of the French administration. These qualities allow him to provide clients with advice of great clarity and relevance and to defend their interests as well as possible.’

Key clients

FRENCH INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICITY AND GAS (“AFIEG”) AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ENERGY OF ENERGY RETAILERS (“ANODE”)


GROUPE CANAL PLUS


SNCF RESEAU


CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DU NOTARIAT


COMPAGNIE NATIONALE DES COMMISSAIRES AUX COMPTES


SOCIETE DE PARTICPATIONS ET DE GESTIONS IMMOBILIERES (SPGI)


TOTAL ENERGIES


CENTRE NATIONAL D’ENSEIGNEMENT A DISTANCE


GROUPE NGE


ALBIOMA


JANSSEN


BAYER


AEROPORT TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC


PRIMEO ENERGIE


WIFIRST


PARIS MUTUEL URBAIN (PMU)


Work highlights


  • Successfully advised AFIEG and ANODE in their recourse before the Council of State and judicial jurisdiction to obtain the suspension of the performance of the contracts entered into by the electricity suppliers with EDF.
  • Advising Canal Plus Group on very sensitive matters such as the renegotiation of “media chronology” and cases pending before the European Court concerning freedom of speech.
  • Advising SNCF Réseau on strategic rail regulation issues and sensitive litigation cases.

Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats

Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats’ public law practice stands out for its ability to combine high-level public procurement and regulatory know-how in the telecoms infrastructure, data centre and technologies areas. The firm assists a prominent client base in those areas, made up of public and private sector entities including several blue-chip US companies. The team provides key support on the development of large network and infrastructures, regularly representing clients before the regulator or administrative courts. It is also advising on several strategic technologies projects and public procurement contracts concerning the defence area. The public law practice also works in many other areas, providing regulatory, urban planning and public procurement advice to public and private sector entities, notably in the railway and transport sectors. The practice is led by Jean LatournerieTérence Cabot and Marion Delaigue.

Practice head(s):

Jean Latournerie; Térence Cabot; Marion Delaigue


Testimonials

‘A good level of competence.’

‘Reactivity, adaptation.’

Key clients

Free / Free Mobile


Groupe SNCF


Ministery of Ecological Transition and Territories


Région Grand Est


Région Auvergne Rhône Alpes


Région Normandy


BOUYGUES ENERGIES SERVICES


Grand Paris Aménagement


Pôle Leonard de Vinci


Voies Navigables de France


Société du Grand Paris


Maincare


Dassault Systèmes


Société Française des Aéroports


Agence France Presse


Université de Lille


Bluematrix


Haute Garonne Numérique


Eure Normandie Numérique


Linkcity


Val de Loire Numérique


VORWERK


Bordeaux Euratlantique


Eiffage Aménagement


Emerige


SpaceX / Starlink


SYCTOM


McDermott Will & Emery AARPI

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI assists a prominent client base and notably advises on large public infrastructure and utilities procurement including urban heating and gas supply contracts. The team also has strong regulatory expertise spanning the transport, energy, rail and telecoms sectors. The team is also increasingly involved in the healthcare industry, advising on regulatory issues linked to corporate deals (radiology and veterinary). The team also handles high-stakes regulatory disputes in the telecoms sector, while defence is another key area of work for regulatory authorisations. Sabine Naugès and Laurent Ayache co-head the practice, and counsel Charlotte Michellet provides additional support.

Practice head(s):

Sabine Naugès; Laurent Ayache


Other key lawyers:

Charlotte Michellet


Testimonials

Great availability.’

Great regulatory expertise.’

‘Good involvement of each team member; offers suitable solutions; highly responsive.’

‘Laurent Ayache has high level expertise and a strong practical approach. He delivers strong analyses and recommendations. Associate Charlotte Michellet is well experienced and already shows strong expertise.’

Key clients

Orange Group and its subsidiaries (Orange Marine, Orange RDC)


Engie and its galaxy (SHEM, Fraîcheur de Paris, GRDF)


Groupe Action Logement


Aéroports de Paris (ADP)


Corsica Ferries


Geopetrol


Remington Seeds


Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie du Var


Gefco


BRG


Work highlights


  • Representing Aéroports de Paris (ADP) in a dispute with Easy Jet relating to the payment of the CREWS airport fee required by ADP in return for the use by airlines of a computer system managing check-in and boarding.
  • Representing Orange in new high-profile disputes with the government relating to the refusal to grant authorisation for certain equipment for the development of 5G.
  • Advised GEFCO on the takeover of the group by CMA CGM.

Orrick

Orrick is often retained to advise on top infrastructure projects. The firm has a strong focus on energy, spanning renewables, nuclear and new alternative initiatives. It is notably advising the French state on its landmark offshore and floating renewables projects. The team also assists clients during brownfield transactions, notably in relation to electrical charging stations. The team also advises on various airport, port and motorways projects in France as well as in Africa. The team is co-headed by Geoffroy Berthon and senior counsel Noël Chahid-Nouraï. Associates Constance Boillot and Janina Dahmouh also provide strong support.

Practice head(s):

Geoffroy Berthon; Noël Chahid-Nouraï


Other key lawyers:

Constance Boillot; Janina Dahmouh


Testimonials

‘Great ability to adapt and react, good level of analysis.’

‘Geoffroy Berthon shows great availability and provides analyzes of high quality.’

‘The team is very efficient: they meet deadlines and provide clear analysis.’

‘Geoffroy Berthon stands out for his fluency orally as well as his diplomatic and thoughtful character. Janina Dahmouh and Constance Boillot are also very competent and know the files precisely.’

‘A team of an excellent level, capable of handling a wide variety of complex legal subjects’

‘The team is very attentive and extremely available, often within very short deadlines. Furthermore, the team makes a real effort to understand the technical subjects dealt with in detail, which is rare.’

‘Geoffroy Berthon, Constance Boillot, Jamina Dahmouh, all three of them are very solid and very pleasant.’

‘Great responsiveness.’

Key clients

Azienda Trasporti Milanesi


Alliages et Territoires


Allianz Global Investors


Altawest


Antin


Ardian


Azienda Trasporti Milanesi


Bolloré Transport & Logistics


Bouygues Construction


Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations


DIF Capital Partners


EGIS


EOS Holding


E-Pango


Fayat


French Government – Ministère de la Transition énergétique


Heuliez Bus


ICT France


IGY


Iveco


Neoen


Saur


Société Générale


Societé Générale Equipment Finance


3i


Work highlights


  • Advising the French government on the awarding of the construction and operation of offshore wind farms in Normandy, Brittany, the Mediterranean and Oleron.
  • Assisting candidates to the €1,2 billion public procurement tenders launched by Ile de France Mobilités for the operation of lines 15, 16 and 17 of the “Grand Paris Express” metro system.
  • Advising lenders on public procurement tenders launched for motorway and toll road concessions in France.

PARME Avocats

Public law boutique PARME Avocats fields an experienced team of partners and has a range of expertise including in high-level public procurement and litigation know-how. It acts for several leading private sector operators and public law entities (cities, regions), where it advises on the conclusion of public procurement contracts and assistance with infrastructure projects. The team notably manages large mandates in the waste, lighting, cooling, heating and water management areas. The firm also advises on energy projects and regulatory issues. It has recently been retained to handle strategic litigation linked to the opening of the regional railway network to competition. The excellent Xavier Matharan co-heads the practice alongside Karine Hennette-Jaouen. Also recommended are Mathieu NoelEmmanuel Guillini, Tony Janvier and of counsel Ghislain Minaire.

 


Practice head(s):

Xavier Matharan ; Karine Hennette-Jaouen


Other key lawyers:

Mathieu Noel; Emmanuel Guillini; Tony Janvier; Ghislain Minaire


Testimonials

‘The team is complete and has a large capability in public law. Their knowledge and proximity with public authorities makes their advice very efficient.’

‘Xavier Matharan is an excellent litigator and technician, he is highly experienced and creative.’

Key clients

SIAAP


Region Hauts de France


City of Paris


SYCTOM Ivry


City of Marseilles


Principality of Monaco


Dijon Metropolis


SYCTOM (Paris)


Ministry for the Ecological Transition


Ministry of Economy, Finance and the Recovery


Ministry of Justice


MERIDIAM


EDF-PEI


IDEX


Corsica Linea


The Chamber of Commerce and industry (CCI) of Greater Nancy Metropolis Meurthe-et-Moselle


PIZZORNO Group


PAPREC


SNCF


Enedis


FIB IMMOBILIER


ENGIE


SYCTOM (Saint-Ouen)


MERIDIAM – VINCI (Val de Grace)


UGGC Avocats

UGGC Avocats‘ public law practice benefits from a sizable and experienced team. The firm advises both leading private operators and public sector entities. It has a wide range of expertise, spanning public economic law, regulatory, litigation, public procurement and urban planning. Recently, the team has been busy challenging new French regulations in the areas of gaming and single-use plastics before courts. The team is also regularly involved in matters concerning the railway and transport sector. It is managing several construction issues linked to new metro lines in various French cities. The practice also advises on several public procurement contracts linked to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and is also knowledgeable in the field of ethics and compliance. Practice head Thierry Dal FarraPhilippe HansenFranck Lepron, Benjamin de Sevin and Edouard Caupert are the names to note.

Practice head(s):

Thierry Dal Farra


Other key lawyers:

Philippe Hansen; Franck Lepron; Benjamin de Sevin; Edouard Caupert


Testimonials

‘The UGGC team is extremely responsive. Available, efficient and professional, the team has real expertise and stands out in particular for the precision, rigor and clarity of its analyses. Its conclusions are very well written and perfectly argued.’

‘Benjamin de Sevin and Thierry dal Farra are both exceptional.’

‘Strong responsiveness and availability, cutting-edge legal expertise.’

‘Public law and public procurement: availability, very competitive hourly rates, responsive and pragmatic’.

‘This practice is unique due to its great competence, strong reactivity and availability.’

‘Edouard Caupert has strong and multi-sector skills, is very pleasant, great availability and responsiveness. Philippe Hansen is a recognized expert in his field, with very appreciable availability and responsiveness. Yves Mondellini has high competence, availability and responsiveness.’

‘Rigor, competence, clarity, extreme competence.’

Key clients

Paris 2024


Agence du Numérique en Santé (ANS)


Cité Sanitaire Nazairienne / BEH


France Connect


Sides


Association Française de Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL)


CDC (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations)


Groupe SNCF


SPIE BATIGNOLLES GROUP


EGBA (the European Gambling and Betting Association)


Solinest / Nature Innovation


CCIR Corse (the Corsican Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and ATC (Agence de Tourisme de la Corse)


Fréquence Plus


Logivolt Territoires


Grand Port Maritime de Bordeaux


BPIfrance


Transdev


Systra Group


SEITA-IMPERIAL TOBACCO


Work highlights


  • Assisting Solinest Nature Innovation, in connection with contesting the measures taken to transcribe the 2019 Single-Use Plastics Directive.
  • Advising the CCIR Corse (the Corsican Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and ATC (the Corsican Tourism Agency) in connection with the implementation of a new support airlines scheme for the opening of routes.
  • Advising Fréquence Plus in a dispute with ARCOM (the regulatory authority for the audiovisual sector in France), concerning a refusal to authorize a strategic frequency for the client’s development.

Adaltys Avocats

Adaltys Avocats fields one of France’s largest public law teams in France with a strong presence in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille. The practice has a broad range of expertise in general public law, public contracts, as well as public domain and urban law. The practice is frequently entrusted by public sector entities, especially large metropolis such as Lyon, but also regularly assists private companies. It assists with major urban renovation projects (in Lyon, Marseille and Lille notably), and also advises on several Summer Olympics 2024 projects. The team is also involved in several arena and sports stadium redevelopment projects. It also has a high-level expertise in the energy sector – for instance, the team advises on the renewal of one of France’s largest hydroelectric concessions. The practice is co-headed by Gilles Le Chatelier in Lyon and Laurent Sery in Paris, and also relies on the expertise of Lyon members Jean-Marc PetitClément Nourrisson and Philippe Nugue; Paris-based Guillaume Chaineau; Marseille-based Benjamin Boiton and Xavier Heymans in Bordeaux.

Practice head(s):

Gilles Le Chatelier ; Laurent Sery 


Testimonials

‘Very good knowledge of the field, proven experience and expertise’.

‘Partners are very involved and listen to clients.’

‘Laurent Sery has excellent interpersonal skills. Gilles le Chatelier has a great network and experience.’

‘Clément Nourrisson shows professionalism and expertise. His responsiveness in handling cases is exemplary.’

Key clients

ILE DE FRANCE MOBILITÉ


SNCF GROUP


ENEDIS


EDF


COMPAGNIE NATIONALE DU RHÔNE (CNR)


UTC GROUP (OTIS / CHUBB)


XEROX-CONDUENT


KEOLIS


SIPEARL


DALKIA


VEOLIA


NGE


EUROVIA


GROUPE LAURENT PERRIER


SEQUANO AMÉNAGEMENT


JOA GROUP


IRIZAR


GROUPE DANAHER


BECTON DICKINSON


LYON PARC AUTO


ARAC OCCITANIE


GRAND LYON HABITAT


MÉTROPOLE DE LYON


MÉTROPOLE DE MARSEILLE


MÉTROPOLE EUROPÉENNE DE LILLE


MÉTROPOLE DE NICE


MÉTROPOLE DE ROUEN


MÉTROPOLE DE BORDEAUX


MÉTROPOLE DE SAINT-ETIENNE


MÉTROPOLE DE TOULON


MÉTROPOLE DE NANTES


MÉTROPOLE D’ANNECY


RÉGION AURA-AUVERGNE RHÔNE ALPES


MINISTÈRE DE LA TRANSITION ÉCOLOGIQUE


MINISTÈRE DE LA COHÉSION DES TERRITOIRES


DÉPARTEMENT DE LA HAUTE-GARONNE


DÉPARTEMENT DE LA DORDOGNE


ADEME-AGENCE DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT ET DE LA MAÎTRISE DE L’ÉNERGIE


APIJ-AGENCE POUR L’IMMOBILIER DE LA JUSTICE


OPPIC- OPÉRATEUR DU PATRIMOINE ET DES PROJETS IMMOBILIER DE LA CULTURE


GRAND PORT MARITIME DE ROUEN


GRAND PORT MARITIME DE MARSEILLE


GRAND PORT MARITIME DE NANTES ST NAZAIRE


GRAND PORT DU HAVRE


SYTRAL- SYNDICAL DES TRANSPORTS DE L’AGGLOMÉRATION LYONNAISE


RÉGION SUD- PROVENCE ALPES CÔTE D’AZUR


RÉGION BOURGOGNE FRANCHE-COMTÉ


RÉGION CENTRE VAL DE LOIRE


RÉGION OCCITANIE


VAL D’ISÈRE SKI RESORT


MÉRIBEL SKI RESORT


COURCHEVEL SKI RESORT


SERRE-CHEVALIER SKI RESORT


COLLECTIVITÉ DE CORSE


ETABLISSEMENT PUBLIC D’AMÉNAGEMENT DE LA PLAINE DU VAR


RADIO FRANCE


Work highlights


  • Advising CNR on a public procurement concession prolongation issue.
  • Advising SiPearl on European regulation relating to state aid.
  • Advising EPA Plaine du Var on development projects.

Aramis

The well-regarded Etienne Amblard leads a solid practice at Aramis. The team assists several major French companies as well as public sector entities and is appreciated for its strong public procurement and litigation expertise. The practice notably handles work in the fields of energy, transport (rail) and telecoms. It has recently assisted several bidders in responding to tender offers regarding new major airport concessions. The practice also has solid regulatory expertise and advises on urban law issues linked to large transport infrastructure projects. Associate Kévyn Gillet provides additional support.

Practice head(s):

Etienne Amblard


Other key lawyers:

Kévyn Gillet


Testimonials

‘Etienne Amblard and his collaborators provide a concrete and practical approach.The availability and responsiveness of this team makes it a key partner.’

‘Etienne Amblard and his collaborators have a personal and very practical approach to business issues. Etienne Amblard puts himself in the shoes of his clients and their challenges, which allows him to obtain strategic and extremely specific recommendations.’

‘Precise knowledge, listen to customer needs and great availability and engagement with the client at critical moments.’

‘Extensive knowledge. Simple and effective customer relations’.

‘The team is very responsive to requests. The team is able to think outside the box. Customer needs are really taken into account. The conclusions are often original and very well reasoned legally.’

‘Aramis has advanced skills and quickly masters the technical “internal” aspects of a file, which is useful in a specialized sector such as the railways. Billing is always fair. Answers are complete.’

‘Etienne Amblard and his team benefit from a rare experience in public law and an in-depth knowledge of the “business” issues of his clients. Etienne is a trusted partner in complex and sensitive cases. Excellent interpersonal skills and impeccable work ethic.’

‘Small, close-knit and available team, great at anticipating clients’ expectations.’

Key clients

Ville de Paris


Agorastore


SNCF Gares & Connexions


SNCF Voyageurs


EDF


Egis Airport


Hello Paris


Mobilier national


Société du Grand Paris


Thaï Union


Citelum


Caisse des dépôts et consignations


Syndicat Mixte Autolib’


Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin


Carrefour


Emovis


Télio Group


Office des postes et télécommunications de Polynésie française


Tahiti Nui Telecom


VOMM


Work highlights


  • Representing Syndicat Mixte Autolib’ (SAVM) in a litigation related to “Autolib” concession termination (electric car sharing programme).
  • Advising Hello Paris consortium, as the operator of CDG Express, on the conclusion of a contract for rolling stock supply.
  • Represented Egis Airport and Caisse des dépôts et consignations in an urgent proceeding in relation to the renewal of the airport concession of Tahiti.

Ashurst LLP

Headed by Jacques Dabreteau, Ashurst LLP’s public law practice stands out for its ability to combine forces with the firm’s highly regarded project finance team. The team notably advises on several of France’s landmark offshore wind projects. It also advises on large public procurement tender processes, notably in the water concession and telecoms areas. Litigation is another area of strength. Clients include private companies as well as lenders.

Practice head(s):

Jacques Dabreteau


Testimonials

‘Expert, reliable team.’

‘Jacques Dabreteau is an expert in his field; responsive, available at all times, serious, always providing relevant and accurate advice.’

‘Ashurst offers a unique blend of expertise and experience in all aspects of public law. A concern for efficiency and pragmatism to support private operators in an often complex administrative environment.’

Key clients

BAI Communications Europe Limited


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


Marguerite Fund


Razel-Bec


ERG


Veolia Eau


Omnes Capital


The Carlyle Group


Fayat


BlackRock


IBM


European Investment Bank


Crédit Agricole CIB


EKF


KfW


Mizuho


Santander


Robert Bosch France


Séché Environnement


SFDE


SNCF


Wpd


Work highlights


  • Advising a consortium of major international sponsors on the tender process for the 1 GW Normandy offshore wind project.
  • Advising a global communications infrastructure provider on tendering procedures launched by the Société du Grand Paris for the awarding of an occupancy of publicly-owned land for the roll-out of a mobile electronic communications network.
  • Advising a public utility company on the bidding process for the award of a major water distribution concession contract within the Paris region.

Bredin Prat

Bredin Prat advises a prominent client base made up of leading companies as well as public law bodies, notably in the transport and energy fields. The team has strong regulatory expertise and also regularly assists companies with the analyses and drafting of law proposals, the challenge of legal provisions before courts and in managing their relationships with the public sector. The practice also assists major public bodies with their restructuring. It also provides support to the corporate department and advises on environmental and ethics issues. Yann Aguila heads the practice and is assisted by counsel Guillaume Froger.

Practice head(s):

Yann Aguila


Other key lawyers:

Guillaume Froger


Testimonials

‘A very high-level, extremely competent team that works in perfect synergy with the other teams in the firm to provide “hand-stitched” work. The public law team is obviously one of the best around. A particular feature of this team and more broadly of the firm is that it does not hesitate to write – with relevance – on subjects not already treated previously.’

‘Yann Aguila has a very specialized knowledge in public law’.

‘Excellent responsiveness on complex public law matters; provides innovative solutions.’

‘Yann Aguila has very strong listening skills and availability. He provides fine and precise analyzes on files with great complexity.’

‘Yann Aguila and his team have a deep understanding of public contracting law. They understand the client’s business and needs, and design the best strategy to achieve the client’s targets, with creative solutions.’

‘Yann Aguila is an outstanding lawyer, with deep knowledge of public contracts.’

Key clients

ADP Group


Agence de la transition écologique (ADEME)


AIRBNB


Alliance Française des Industries du Numérique (AFNUM)


Association française de l’immobilier locatif


CCIR Paris Île-de-France


COJO Paris 2024 (Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games of Paris 2024)


Conseil interprofessionnel du vin de Bordeaux (CIVB)


Coyote


Défense Conseil International


Eastman


General Electric


Groupe de Presse Les Echos / Le Parisien


Ineris


Naval Group


Plan Bleu pour l’environnement et le développement


RTE


SNCF


Solar Impulse Foundation


Suez


Uber


Union des maisons et des marques de vin


Volotea


Work highlights


  • Advised SNCF on the environmental law and public law aspects in the context of performing an environmental audit of the group.
  • Advising Aéroports de Paris Group (ADP) in connection with several strategic projects.
  • Advising Volotea on the public law aspects of a pre-contractual referee.

CMS Francis Lefebvre

CMS Francis Lefebvre is recommended for its strong expertise in the field of public procurement. The firm recently obtained a series of victories before courts in proceedings challenging the validity of several public procurement procedures. The practice also advises leading French companies on the awarding of large public infrastructure projects, notably in the public heating and healthcare areas. François Tenailleau takes a leading role on many of the firm's matters; he co-heads the practice alongside Claire Vannini, who is an expert in regulatory, public economic law and EU regulation issues, recently assisting clients with matters concerning rail and solar tariffs. Counsels Kawthar Ben Khelil  and Thomas Carenzi are other key team members.

Practice head(s):

François Tenailleau; Claire Vannini


Other key lawyers:

Kawthar Ben Khelil; Thomas Carenzi


Testimonials

‘Very good responsiveness and great relevance of advice.’

‘Kawthar Ben Khelil shows great professionalism and efficiency on complex files.’

‘Great ability to understand complex and hybrid files in all their components (in particular financial and tax), which mix public law and private law environments and issues. Great pragmatism, both in the field of negotiation and in litigation.’

‘François Tenailleau intervenes personally in the management of cases. His reputation weighs positively in negotiations including with the institutional authorities and public actors.’

‘Kawthar Ben Khelil is a very knowledgeable, extremely responsive and customer oriented lawyer in the field of public procurement law with a perfect understanding of the respective matter at hand, even in very complex cases and contracts.’

‘The team is dynamic, agile and adapts to all stakeholders. Its strengths lie in the multidisciplinary nature of its members and in-depth knowledge of environments and markets. The team is highly qualified.’

‘Maître Ben Khelil is to be distinguished for her high technical and oral skills. She does not hesitate to highlight the different scenarios allowing decision-making to take into account all the legal and commercial aspects of the environment.’

‘Exemplary skills and responsiveness.’

Key clients

La Banque Postale


Engie


Caisse des dépôts et consignations


Interparking


Corsica Linea


Total Raffinage France


Société d’exploitation des ports du détroit (concessionaire of ports of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais)


British Embassy in Paris


Lexmark International


McCourt Global


NGE


Eiffage Construction


Eiffage Aménagement


Indigo


Crédit Agricole group


Meridiam


Léon Grosse


Veolia Energie France


Axxès (Vinci/Eiffage joint-venture)


Paris Saint Germain Football (PSG)


Semmaris


BPCE Lease


Union nationale des centres sportifs de plein air (UCPA)


Railcoop


Agence pour la formation professionnelle des adultes (AFPA)


Waga Energy


Siaci Saint-Honoré


Work highlights


  • Advised Railcoop on all regulatory, public law, financial and competition issues relating to the launch of its railway passenger services in France.
  • Advised Veolia Energie France on the awarding of a service concession contract for the creation and operation of a heating and cooling network in Issy-les-Moulineaux.
  • Representating McCourt Global in a major dispute relating to the award of the Pampelonne beach concession by the municipality of Ramatuelle.

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés regularly assists governmental and local authority entities, as well as private clients. Its expertise extends to regulatory issues (notably in relation to the energy and defence industries) as well as infrastructure projects and public law contracts. The team is advising the Ministry of Justice on several public procurement projects and litigation linked to the penitentiary sector. The team is also handling major litigation, performance and execution issues in the rail sector. It also handles work in relation to the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team is a key adviser to several French overseas territories undertaking major development projects, notably in Guyana, concerning the transport, energy and telecoms sectors. Agnès Macaire, Frédéric Destal and Jean-François Vilotte are the practice heads.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Destal; Agnès Macaire; Jean-François Vilotte


Testimonials

‘Very good expertise in public procurement law and great negotiating strategies’.

‘Agnès Macaire is a great professional in matters of public procurement law; she is attentive, pragmatic, responsive’.

Key clients

Alstom


Atout France


Caisse des dépôts et des consignations


CIP -GERS


Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane


Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique


Fédération Française du Transport de Personnes sur Route (FFTPR)


Gouvernement de la Nouvelle Calédonie


Gouvernement de Wallis et Futuna


La Poste


Ministry of Justice


Photosol


Province Sud Nouvelle-Calédonie


Reby


SCI Mousset


Serenysun


Société publique local d’aménagement numérique de la Guyane


SOLIDEO


The committee of planning of the 7th district of Paris (Septième arrondissement de Paris)


Valorem


Windvision


WireCo/CASAR


De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is a strong choice for complex energy regulatory matters. Practice head Christine Le Bihan-Graf is a recognised expert in the field. Her team assists leading private and public operators in dealing with complex regulatory issues, including before courts, on matters such as renewables, nuclear and electricity tariff issues, as well as in the context of M&A deals and public procurement work. The team’s regulatory expertise is also sought after in other fields, including urban transport, and its experience also extends to public procurement contracts and large infrastructure projects. Counsel Laure Rosenblieh also provides key support. Anne Richier left the firm in 2022.

Practice head(s):

Christine Le Bihan-Graf


Other key lawyers:

Laure Rosenblieh


Testimonials

‘Efficiency, rigor, creativity, competence.’

Key clients

COMMISSION DE REGULATION DE L’ENERGIE


RATP


EDF


AMUNDI


EDF RENOUVELABLES


SNCF VOYAGEURS


CREDIT AGRICOLE


CREDIT COOPERATIF


ENEDIS


TEREGA


ANTIN INFRASTRUCTURE


BEI


UNIDEN


CNP ASSURANCES


PERIFEM


TOTAL


SAUR


RTE


STORENGY


EDF TRADING LIMITED


ARDIAN


IDEX


MANPOWER


VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT


ALIOS DEVELOPPEMENT


EMERIGE


BLACKSTONE


BLACKROCK


TISHMAN SPEYER


SOCIETE DE LA TOUR EIFFEL


LVMH


Work highlights


  • Advising the French State on the signature of an Exclusive Agreement by EDF to acquire part of GE Steam Power’s Nuclear Activities.
  • Advising EDF TRADING LIMITED in the first decision dated 25 April 2022 of sanctions regarding the implementation of REMIT regulations before the French energy regulator (CORDIS).
  • Assisting RATP and SNCF Voyageurs in the context of 11 disputes before French administrative and civil courts led by Alstom Transport and Bombardier Transport for the awarding and the performance of a contract for the supply of 146 Paris Regional Trains.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper's Jérôme Pentecoste has a strong reputation in the area of public procurement and projects; he advises governmental and public sector entities as well as private operators. The team has recently been mandated to advise on innovative projects in the rail sector, including the launch of new hydrogen trains and fast railway lines. The practice also shows strong regulatory know-how via Ruxandra Lazar, who is instructed by professional bodies as well as public and private operators to advise on new legislation, permits and litigation recourses. She is particularly active in the oil and gas sector, but also handles work in the healthcare area. The practice also handles projects and regulatory matters in Africa. Of counsel Jean-Luc Heckenroth provides additional support.

Practice head(s):

Jérôme Pentecoste; Ruxandra Lazar


Other key lawyers:

Jean-Luc Heckenroth


Testimonials

‘The public law team has a very deep knowledge of the public sector. The team is always available and works relentlessly to deliver within our tight timetable.’

Key clients

ACOSS (Agence Centrale des Cotisations d’Assurances Sociales)


Association française des producteurs de géothermie


BOUYGUES Construction


DALKIA


French State (Ministry of Transports)


Maurel & Prom


Université de Paris (Diderot – Paris VII)


Urbaser


Vermilion


Vinci Construction


Vinci Grands Projets


Vodacom


Work highlights


  • Assisting the Ministry for Transport with the opening to competition of the Trains d’équilibre du territoire (“TET”), which provides a fast railway service between the main French cities not connected via high-speed lines.
  • Advising the consortium led by Vinci on the negotiation of the public procurement contract relating to the railway line 15 / Grand Paris Express.
  • Advising Vodacom Group and its subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Vodacom Congo, on the implementation of a new law on telecommunications.

DS Avocats

DS Avocats has a wide range of public law and urban planning experience and practitioners operating from the firm's Paris and Lyon offices. The firm has a large dedicated team that assists a broad range of clients, including public and private sector entities. The practice stands out for its high-level know-how in the field of urban planning and development. Large developers, companies and public entities are clients. The firm advises on several major urban renewal projects, notably around Paris, and also assists with the construction of large logistics and warehouse buildings. Recently, the practice has also been retained to advise on the completion of France’s first industrial carbon storage project. The practice is led by Frédéric Lévy and Jean-Marc Poisson; and also includes David GuillotLaura Ceccarelli-Le GuenMichaël Moussault and Nathalie Sultan.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Lévy; Jean-Marc Poisson


Other key lawyers:

David Guillot; Laura Ceccarelli-Le Guen; Michaël Moussault; Nathalie Sultan


Testimonials

‘The partners are available, very responsive to concerns and exchanges take place in a very friendly atmosphere. Their advisory role is also particularly appreciated. The strength of the team is based on very high-level experts in all the areas covered and cross-skills in public law/private law, which are essential for land issues.’

‘Laura Ceccarelli-Le Guen is particularly brilliant in operational town planning, a subject that has become particularly complex with the abundance of regulations.’

‘Reactive, good listening skills and comprehensive answers.’

‘Good team spirit.’

‘Very good responsiveness’.

‘David Guillot: very quick and exhaustive permit audit skills. Laura Ceccarelli-Le Guen: very good summary of procedures in a very complex legal context’.

‘Laura Cecarrelli-Le Guen shows great availability and has great expertise in town planning law in particular. She is pragmatic, with an operational approach to the issues.’

‘Proximity; and good advice.’

Key clients

Altarea-Cogedim


Altitude Infrastructure


Banque des Territoires (Groupe CDC)


Citallios


Communauté d’Agglomération du LIbournais


Communauté Intercommunale du NOrd de la Réunion


Crédit Agricole Immobilier


EDF


Eiffage Immobilier


Engie


Etablissement Public d‘Aménagement de Marne La Vallée


Etablissement Public d‘Aménagement Paris Saclay


Etablissement Public d’Aménagement Orly-Rungis-Seine-Amont


Etablissement Public Foncier d’Ile-de-France


Etablissement Public Foncier Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur


Exterimmo


Grand Paris Aménagement


Groupe Alsei


Groupe IDEC


Groupe Interconstruction


Groupe La Poste


Groupe SNCF


Hauts-de-Seine Department


IKEA France


Ile-de-France Mobilités


Linkcity


Mondial Protection


Orange France


Saône et Loire Department


Seine-Saint-Denis Department


SEM Pariseine


SEM Plaine Commune Développement


Sequano Aménagement


Société du Grand Paris (SGP)


SPL PariSeine


Syndicat Mixte pour l’Aménagement de la Plaine de Pierrelaye-Bessancourt


Systra


Télévision de France (TDF)


Unilever


Val de Seine Aménagement


Véolia


Vinci Immobilier


Virtuo Industrial Property


Yvelines Department


Work highlights


  • Assisting the Etablissement Public d’Aménagement Paris Saclay with all matters relating to sustainable development, management of environmental issues, land ownership and building construction.
  • Advising EQIOM, a subsidiary of an Irish international group of diversified building materials businesses, CRH plc, on the first industrial carbon capture storage project in France.
  • Assisting EPA France (Établissement public d’aménagement France) with the completion of the Marne-la-Vallée development project.

FIDAL

FIDAL's key assets are to be found in a large team and a strong geographical domestic coverage. The firm is able to offer a large coverage of expertise to public and private sector entities. On the urban planning side, it is entrusted to advise on major development and public real estate projects, including several ongoing urban and industrial renewal projects conducted in Paris and Le Havre. The team also handles public procurement work, including before the courts. It also assists several major French Alps and Pyreneean ski resorts. Jean-Sébastien Oriou in Paris co-heads the practice alongside Lyon-based Alain Lauriac, with Laetitia Santoni  also noted for urban planning law projects.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Sébastien Oriou; Alain Lauriac


Other key lawyers:

Laetitia Santoni


Key clients

CDC HABITAT – EIFFAGE – NEXITY (consortium)


EIFFAGE – KEOLIS – SNCF (consortium)


SEM EURATECHNOLOGIES


SAMOA


SERM – ARAC


Val de Seine Aménagement


AP-HP


Association Bois de France


CITALLIOS


Métropole du Grand Paris


EPT Plaine Commune


SIVU Font Romeu Pyrénées 2000


Commune de Vaujany


SETAM (station de Val Thorens)


SPL Domaines skiables des Saisies


Commune de Saint-Lary-Soulan (SIVU Aure 2000)


Work highlights


  • Advised the consortium NEXITY / EIFFAGE / CDC HABITAT on its discussions with Paris 2024 Olympic Games and SOLIDEO to build the Athletes’ Village (Paris 2024 OPG).
  • Advised the semi-public company EURATCHNOLOGIES on preparing and securing the capital increase operation and entry of new investors (raising €24 million in capital).
  • Advised the local development public company SAMOA on setting up a district-wide collective self-consumption project (one of the largest self-consumption zones in France).

Goutal Alibert & Associés

Public law boutique Goutal Alibert & Associés stands out for its large team, spread across six locations in France (Paris being the main base) and its policy of solely advising public sector entities. The firm advises a prominent client base, made up of French and foreign governmental entities, major cities and regional entities, as well as various other public sector bodies and major museums. It is regularly retained to advise on large and complex public real estate and infrastructure projects, notably in the culture, sport and transport areas. Its range of expertise also includes litigation and public criminal law. The firm is headed by Yvon Goutal.

Practice head(s):

Yvon Goutal


Key clients

Principauté de Monaco


Métropole du Grand Paris


Département des Hauts de Seine


FranceAgriMer


Musée du Quai Branly


Centre Pompidou


Métropole de Toulouse


Métropole de Nantes


Région Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur


Ville de Tours


Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s public law practice is especially noted for dealing with projects and regulatory issues, particularly where they intersect. The team has high-level expertise in the energy sector and advises on large renewables projects and on complex regulatory issues. The practice is notably designing templates for France’s new offshore wind farm grid connection, and has recently been involved in several key energy projects in relation to New Caledonia. The practice also applies its strong regulatory expertise to other fields, including telecoms and transport. Other work includes advising on French public procurement projects and on various infrastructure projects abroad. The team is led by Christophe Lefort and Mathias Dantin, and also includes of counsel Thomas Herman.

Practice head(s):

Christophe Lefort; Mathias Dantin


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Herman


Testimonials

‘Great knowledge and capacity for synthesising issues.’

‘Excellent responsiveness, great skill and ability to understand clients’ needs.’

‘Extremely well-prepared team; very quick reactions; accurate advice that meets clients’ needs; robust and clear legal opinions’.

Key clients

Unifergie


Amarenco


BlackRock Asset Management


GIG Macquarie


BP France


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A (CAF)


Dalkia


ENGIE


ONEWEB


GIC


Cellnex


Confidential bidding consortium


Réseau Transport d’Electricité (RTE)


Unicredit, CA-CIB, CSOS, SMBC, EIB, EBRD and ICO Bank


Green Valley Energy (Pearl Investment, Veolia, Norsk Skog Golbey)


Work highlights


  • Advising a consortium in relation to its bid for the Nantes-Atlantique and Saint Nazaire Montoir airports concession project.
  • Advising Cellnex on the acquisition of SFR’s antennas.
  • Advising Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), France’s electricity transmission system operator, on the creation of a template document for the offshore wind grid connection of the Dunkirk offshore wind farm and other future offshore wind projects in France.

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP’s public law team works in close cooperation with the firm's project finance department to assist public and private operators, as well as sponsors and lenders involved in infrastructure projects in France and in Africa. Domestically, the team advises on the awarding of public procurement contracts in the rail and healthcare sectors and on several energy-related projects. It also handles related performance issues. In Africa, the team has been involved recently in several road and energy projects in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Gabon. Practice head Bruno Cantier and counsel Perrine Limousin are the key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Bruno Cantier


Other key lawyers:

Perrine Limousin


Key clients

Themis Energy


Work highlights


  • Advised Themis Energy with regards to the construction and the operation of a 44MW hydro power plant in Côte d’Ivoire.

Joffe & Associés

Joffe & Associés' expertise is particularly recognised in the rail sector, where the team assists key client SNCF with a range of strategic matters including new rail reforms and the awarding of concession contracts. The practice is also active in other fields, including telecoms and healthcare. It advises on public procurement, regulatory issues and some construction projects, as well as handling litigation. The practice is headed by Mathieu Gaudemet.

Practice head(s):

Mathieu Gaudemet


Testimonials

‘Great availability and high level expertise.’

‘Very good team with varied skills, efficient.’

‘Mathieu Gaudemet has an excellent approach to public law while keeping a global view of legal issues. Efficient.’

Key clients

SNCF VOYAGEURS


SNCF RESEAU


DALKIA/GESPACE


ORANGE SA


AÉROPORTS DE PARIS


KEOLIS


CLUB MED SAS


GIP SANTÉ NUMÉRIQUE HAUTS DE FRANCE


HUB ONE


CAPGEMINI


METROPOLE ROUEN NORMANDIE


TICE


SNCF VOYAGEURS


AGENCE NATIONALE DE LA RECHERCHE


GROUPE SOUFFLET


Work highlights


  • Assistance to SNCF Voyageurs’ Transilien branch in the renegotiation and execution with STIF of a rail link operating agreement.
  • Assisting SNCF Réseau and its new major subsidiary Gares & Connexions with the implementation of the new regulatory regime applicable since 2020.
  • Advising METROPOLE ROUEN NORMANDIE on the reviving of a heavy industrial paper manufacturing unit, with Veolia as a new partner.

Lacourte Raquin Tatar

Lacourte Raquin Tatar combines strong urban planning and public law contract expertise. Building on the firm’s strong real estate practice, the public law team advises leading developers on public and mainly private real estate projects, consisting of major office, residential, commercial and industrial buildings, urban rehabilitation and development projects; Vincent Guinot and counsel Anne-Laure Gauthier have excellent expertise in that area. In Benoît Neveu, the firm also has strong capabilities in the field of public procurement contract and infrastructure projects, which notably includes litigation. Xavier de Lesquen also contributes.

Practice head(s):

Vincent Guinot; Benoit Neveu; Xavier de Lesquen


Other key lawyers:

Anne-Laure Gauthier


Testimonials

‘Availability and pedagogy. Good quality of expertise.’

‘Great availability and intelligence. Vincent Guinot’s expertise in urban planning is essential.’

‘Vincent Guinot is a great professional, very responsive and attentive to the problems of his clients. Very pragmatic, he perfectly understands operational issues and offers tailor-made solutions.’

‘Extreme availability and efficiency. The approach of the firm is very operational. The teams are reactive and have a perfect knowledge of town planning and real estate law.’

‘An expert, available and responsive team.’

‘Vincent Guinot and his team have a pragmatic approach, geared towards finding solutions.’

‘Anne-Laure Gauthier demonstrates a high quality of listening, benevolence and pedagogy skills.’

‘Benoit Neveu’s quality of work is exceptional: speed, quality of judgment, precision in his answers, etc. He is an excellent lawyer.’

Key clients

Hines


Poste Immo


Gecina


SFL


Carrefour Property


Groupe Panhard


Unibail


Allianz Real Estate


LaSalle Investment Management


Heineken


Total


Areva


Pitch Promotion


SNCF Immobilier (Property branch of the group)


JP Morgan


Covivio


Freo


Primonial


Colliers


Brownfields


Ardian


Bouygues Immobilier


Novaxia


Syndicat des eaux d’Ile-de-France


Bordeaux Métropole


Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur


Toulouse Métropole


Citeo


Haropa Port


Société du Canal Seine Nord Europe


Institut de France


Aqualter


Altitude Infrastructures


Grand Port Maritime de Nantes Saint Nazaire


LPA-CGR avocats

LPA-CGR avocats stands out its exceptional administrative and environmental permit expertise. The firm is retained by a wide range of clients undertaking major construction projects, particularly in the real estate and energy sectors, where the firm combines strong know-how. In the energy field, the team advises leading operators on strategic permit issues concerning many of France’s landmark offshore wind projects. It has recently been retained to assist with an ambitious construction project in the field of e-batteries. Fabrice Cassin and François Versini-Campinchi are key names in that area. Hélène Cloëz is another stand out member of the team and is sought out by several large developers for prominent real estate projects. The practice also has strong regulatory expertise and also provides assistance in various other areas, including public procurement matters.

Practice head(s):

Fabrice Cassin; Hélène Cloëz; François Versini-Campinchi


Key clients

SFR


Société du Grand Paris


Dalkia


Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright’s team is well-placed to handle a wide-range of high-profile work. The team has been retained by the state to assist with high-stakes contract execution and performance issues concerning French motorways, notably linked to Covid-19 disruptions. The practice also has impressive capabilities in the regulatory field, handling strategic work in the healthcare, telecoms and transport sectors. Leading private companies also feature in the client base. Marion Roquette-Pfister heads the team, supported by associate Benjamin Jothy.

Practice head(s):

Marion Roquette-Pfister


Other key lawyers:

Benjamin Jothy


Key clients

Ministère de la Transition Ecologique – Direction Générale des Infrastructures de Transport et de la Mer (French Ministry of Transports – General Directorate of Infrastructures, Transport and Mobility)


Ministère de la Transition Ecologique – Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (French Ministry of Transports – General Directorate of Civil Aviation)


Agence de financement des infrastructures de transports de France (AFIT France – French Transport Infrastructure Financing Agency)


Energizer


PFIZER France


Tier Mobility


Abbott


Amarin


Synlab


Groupement parisien inter-bailleurs de surveillance («GPIS»)


Digicel Antilles Françaises Guyane


Export Development Canada


Work highlights


  • Advised the French Ministry of Transports (General Directorate of Infrastructures, Transport and Mobility) on setting up the new regulatory framework to foster the implementation of charging points for electric vehicles.
  • Advised the French Ministry of Transports (General Directorate of Civil Aviation) on assessing the impact of the Covid-19 crisis for all major airport’s concessions (Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux etc.).
  • Advised Pfizer throughout strategic negotiations with the French Ministry of Health in the context of the public procurement to supply drugs against COVID-19 to France.

OYAT

OYAT is a public law boutique launched in January 2022 by the highly experienced Laurent de la Brosse, who was previously part of the team at Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats. The firm assists a prominent client base, comprising leading companies (notably in the engineering, construction, telecoms and aviation sectors) as well as multiple public sector entities (regions, departments, cities as well as universities and French state agencies). The team has high-level public law contract and procurement expertise. Since its launch, it has already attracted prominent mandates concerning large projects, including the renovation of a university campus, as well as prominent public procurement work, notably advising several public entities on the regional opening of the rail network. The team also advises on high-profile office tower construction projects and also handled litigation and regulation issues. Romain Canot is another name to note.

Practice head(s):

Laurent de la Brosse


Other key lawyers:

Romain Canot


Testimonials

‘Responsiveness and availability’.

‘Excellent understanding of subjects. Very operational approach. Clear and understandable analyses’.

‘The team is available, knowing how to meet expectations and find appropriate solutions.’

‘Lawyers are available, able to understand the context, dialogue and to put in place appropriate responses.’

‘Laurent de la Brosse and his associates were totally able to meet our needs. Their multidisciplinary approach and their advice have enabled the establishment to come out “victorious” in many contentious situations, by providing great availability, professional experience and collaboration in complete transparency and frankness.’

‘Laurent de la Brosse is competent, attentive and available.’

‘Good knowledge and understanding of political sensitivity; precision of answers’.

‘Responsiveness, and good listening skills and political sense’.

Key clients

Bordeaux Métropole


Haropa – Port de Paris


Office des Transports de Corse


Région Hauts de France


Région Nouvelle Aquitaine


Région Bourgogne Franche Comté


Smalim


Centralesupélec


Campus Agro


Département des Hauts de Seine


Sytral


Région Grand Est


Région Bretagne


Voies Navigables de France


Epaurif (Etat)


Université Paris Saclay


Work highlights


  • Advising the French State in the context of the implementation of the concession contract for the transformation of the former Val de Grace Hospital (Paris 6) into a digital health campus.
  • Advising Demathieu et Bard on the awarding of the partnership contract for the construction of the Centre Pompidou Francilien – “Fabrique de l’art – pôle de conservation et de creation.”
  • Advising an audiovisual company (Canal France International) on all issues related to the law of public procurement and litigation issues.

Schmitt Avocats

Public law boutique Schmitt Avocats has expertise in the fields of public business law and public real estate. The firm assists a prominent client base, including leading names in the property development, healthcare, defence, transport and energy areas. The team assists in the negotiation of public procurement contracts and in dealing with performance and litigation issues. It manages a strong litigation caseload, handling significant cases. The team also provides assistance with general public law and also intervenes in the context of corporate transactions. Olivier Schmitt heads the public business law group, while Emmanuel Bachelier leads the public real estate law practice. Antoine Tabouis and Elias Berkani are other key names.

Practice head(s):

Olivier Schmitt; Emmanuel Bachelier


Other key lawyers:

Antoine Tabouis; Elias Berkani


Testimonials

‘Great availability and precision; take into account the global context’.

‘Very high level of technical expertise. Files are handled thoroughly and efficiently despite tight deadlines. The size of the team and its specialized expertise make the firm an ideal interlocutor for complex public law issues.’

‘Antoine Tabouis is reactive. His ability to grasp the operational dimensions of legal issues is particularly valuable.’

Key clients

AEW EUROPE / AEW CILOGER


AG REAL ESTATE


AGENCE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT POUR LA NORMANDIE


ALLIANZ – IMMOVALOR


ALTITUDE INFRASTRUCTURE


BAYER HEALTHCARE FRANCE


BLEECKER


CENTRE NATIONAL D’ÉTUDES SPATIALES (CNES)


CFI – COMPAGNIE FRANCAISE D’INFORMATIQUE – CFI GROUPE


COVIVIO (ex-Foncière des Régions)


CRÉDIT AGRICOLE IMMOBILIER


DENTRESSANGLE


EIFFAGE RAIL EXPRESS – ERE (EIFFAGE CONCESSIONS)


ELCIMAÏ


EMERIGE


ERISMA


GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK) FRANCE


GROUPEMENT LACROIX & SAVAC


IVECO FRANCE


LES PETITS CHAPERONS ROUGES


LA MÉRIDIONALE (GROUPE STEF)


NEXTER – KNDS GROUP


NOVAXIA


PAUL RICARD S.A.


PHENIX GROUPE


PRINCIP


PROMEOR


RENTOKIL INITIAL


SEA-INVEST FRANCE


SIEMENS MOBILITY


SOGEPROM


S2FIT


SFERIS (SNCF Group)


THALES Group


TOTALÉNERGIES Group


TRANSDEV PARK


VINCI IMMOBILIER


WEWORK


XPO LOGISTICS


Work highlights


  • Representing LA MÉRIDIONALE in sensitive claims lodged by its competitor Corsica Ferries before the Administrative Court of first instance of Bastia concerning the awarding by the collectivity of Corsica of the 2021-2022 public service concession for the maritime line Marseille-Ajaccio.
  • Advised TRANSDEV PARK (part of TRANSDEV GROUP) on all the public law aspects linked to the sale to Indigo Group, world-leading car parking and mobility group, of the French off-street parking activities of TRANSDEV PARK.
  • Representing Bleecker in litigation before administrative courts and civil courts, as regards to a building permit granted for the restructuring of a building boulevard de Grenelle in Paris.

Seban & Associés

Seban & Associés stands out for its large regional network and its exclusive assistance to public sector entities; governmental entities, regions, departments and cities as well as various public sector bodies. The firm is able to offer a broad range of services thanks to its sizeable team of some 50 lawyers, and practitioners' knowledge of public, environment, criminal and corporate law. The team is advising several major cities or local entities on the awarding of large electricity, gas and heating contracts. The team has a good knowledge of the energy sector and regularly handles matters in that area. Transport is another key field of work and the team is called on to assist with major public transport contracts, particularly rail. Marie-Hélène Pachen-LefèvreThomas RouveyranGuillaume Gauch are highly regarded. They co-head the practice alongside Didier SebanAlexandre VandepoorterLorène CarrèreCéline LherminierAnne-Christine Farçat Philippe GuellierMarion Terraux and Audrey Lefèvre.

Practice head(s):

Didier Seban; Marie-Hélène Pachen-Lefèvre; Thomas Rouveyran; Guillaume Gauch; Alexandre Vandepoorter; Lorène Carrère; Céline Lherminier; Anne-Christine Farçat; Philippe Guellier; Marion Terraux; Audrey Lefèvre


Key clients

Préfecture du Loiret


Hérault Energies


Auvergne Rhone-Alpes Energie-Environnement


ARAC (société d’économie mixte Agence régionale Occitanie)


Agencia


Action logement immobilier


Axentia – Groupe Habitat en region (BPCE)


Work highlights


  • Advising Préfecture du Loiret on the Coligny administrative city rehabilitation project in Orléans.
  • Advising Auvergne Rhone-Alpes Energie Environnement (AURA EE) on a study of energy efficiency renovation of public buildings.
  • Advising Hérault Energies on the awarding of electricity and gas supply contracts.

AdDen avocats

AdDen avocats‘s sizeable team has strong geographical coverage and operates from offices in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Lyon and Nantes. The firm regularly handles work relating to Paris and the regions and has recently handled several key projects in the Bordeaux area. The team has particularly strong public law abilities in the field of real estate and construction where it advises major developers and public law entities on various administrative, urban planning and public domain law issues. The range of expertise also extends to several other areas, including public law contracts, and the team is also assisting with a high-profile rail infrastructure project. The practice is co-headed by the highly regarded Elsa Sacksick, who is a key name for urban planning issues; Nicolas Nahmias, who has strong public law contract expertise; as well as the highly experienced Laurent FérignacLeïla Gosseye and Alexia Robbes, who predominantly handle construction work and urban planning issues, and Simon DaboussyJean-Joseph GiudicelliLaurent GivordAudrey Lebeau and Anne Davy.

Practice head(s):

Elsa Sacksick; Nicolas Nahmias; Laurent Férignac; Leïla Gosseye; Alexia Robbes; Simon Daboussy; Jean-Joseph Giudicelli; Laurent Givord; Audrey Lebeau; Anne Davy


Key clients

AEW Ciloger


Champagne Hospitality


Commission nationale du débat public (CNDP)


Covea Immobilier


Docks en Seine


Groupe Galia


HYImmobilier – ArtNova


Icawood et WO 2


Ile-de-France Mobilités


Klépierre


Lidl


MIN Bordeaux


Poste Immo


RTE


SNCF


Tishman Speyer


TNP Consultants


Unibail Rodamco Westfield


ViParis


Work highlights


  • Advising La Poste Immobilier on the public law issues linked to the construction of dwelling premises into a former mail post building.
  • Advising Lidl on the construction of a logistical platform in Donzeres, notably on permit issues.

BCTG Avocats

BCTG Avocats is particularly well known for its high-level expertise in the field of permit authorisations linked to renewables projects and is playing a role on several landmark domestic onshore and offshore projects, areas where practice head Paul Elfassi and counsel Nelsie Bergès are particularly active. Ludovic Babin and counsel Marie Paquier joined the firm in late 2021 from Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP expanding the firm’s capabilities in the field of public procurement; the duo notably advise public and private entities on major public tender in various fields including transport, culture and energy.

Practice head(s):

Paul Elfassi


Other key lawyers:

Ludovic Babain; Nelsie Bergès; Marie Paquier


Testimonials

‘BCTG Avocats stands out for its expertise and perfect knowledge of the renewable energy sector.’

‘Paul Elfassi stands out for his ability to identify clients’ needs and for his legal technique in renewable energy law.’

Key clients

GROUPE EDF RENOUVELABLES


TOTAL QUADRAN


VINCI ENVIRONNEMENT


VALOREM


WPD


VSB ENERGIES NOUVELLES


JPEE


VOLTALIA


Work highlights


  • Successfully represented EDF GROUPE et ENDBRIDGE (CONSORTIUM EOLIEN MARITIME FRANCE) in disputes concerning three offshore windfarm projects (St Nazaire, Fécamp and Courseulles-sur-mer, investment of € 2,5 billion each).
  • Advising Newmont in connection with the progressive acquisition of major mining assets in French Guiana.

Bersay

Bersay is the go-to-firm for public procurement and regulatory issues linked to major telecoms, digital and data infrastructure projects.  An expert in the aforementioned areas, Martin Tissier is retained by companies as well as cities and departments operating in France’s mainland and its overseas territories.

Practice head(s):

Martin Tissier


Key clients

Le Havre Seine Métropole


Département de Mayotte


Société du Grand Paris


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (Guyane)


Toulouse Métropole


Rennes Métropole


Département de la Savoie


Collectivité de Corse


Sivom Villefranche-sur-Mer


Work highlights


  • Represented Sivom Villefranche sur Mer in proceedings before the Constitutional Court concerning the legality of the abolition of the housing residence tax.
  • Advised on the deployment of a fibre optic network infrastructure to be incorporated into four new metro lines in Paris.
  • Advised the Department of Savoie on the legal and institutional organisation of five companies owned by the Savoie Department.

Cornet Vincent Ségurel

Cornet Vincent Ségurel's public law team has strong geographical coverage, operating from the firm's Paris, Nantes and Rennes offices. The firm is a popular choice for cities, departments, regions and their public entities and also advises private sector companies. The team is entrusted to deal with public procurement contracts and infrastructure projects. In recent work, it is advising on a major infrastructure telecoms project concerning Paris’ new metro lines, and is managing various matters dealing with port and stadium infrastructures. The team also regularly assists with the creation of new public entities and also advises on urban planning, real estate and construction matters. Frédéric MarchandChristian NauxChristophe Pichon and Pierre-Alexis Ramaut are the practice heads.

Practice head(s):

Frédéric Marchand; Christophe Pichon; Pierre-Alexis Ramaut; Christian Naux


Key clients

Département des Yvelines


Caisse des dépôts et consignations


Rennes Métropole


CCI Nice Côte d’Azur


CCI Nantes St-Nazaire


Brest Métropole


Département des Hauts de Seine


Région des Pays de la Loire


Futuroscope


Agence régionale des Pays de la Loire


Département de la Vienne


Département de la Charente


Loire-Atlantique Développement


RATP Connect


Work highlights


  • Advising Caisse des dépôts et consignations et SEM Patrimoniale de la Vienne on the Parc du Futuroscope’s new investment programme.
  • Advising Hauts de Seine Département on the rehabilitation of Stade Yves du Manoir.

FTPA

FTPA combines strong public procurement contracts, urban law and construction expertise. The firm assists several leading names in the rail, energy and culture sectors including museums. It is notably involved in several disputes concerning major construction projects, particularly in the rail sector. The practice also advises commercial and real estate developers on urban and hospitality projects. Raphaël Crespelle co-heads the practice alongside Bernard Cazin and Julien Marceaux.

Practice head(s):

Raphaël Crespelle; Bernard Cazin; Julien Marceau


Testimonials

‘Responsive and good listening skills. Very good knowledge of administrative litigation’.

‘Raphaël Crespelle is available, attentive, and always looking for adapted solutions.’

‘Great ability to listen and quickly analyze situations; dialogue is both constructive and pragmatic. Availability, competence, very good knowledge and a remarkable follow-up of files which made it possible to establish a strong, lasting relationship of trust and to offer interesting solutions to issues at hand.’

‘Raphaël Crespelle is extremely attentive to the needs and issues of his clients. His pragmatic and business approach makes his advice extremely valuable.’

‘Responsiveness, efficiency, creativity, rigor.’

‘FTPA is always very efficient and responsive. It offers pragmatic solutions that are easy to implement. Their work is excellent.’

‘The partners always listen to their clients.’

Racine

Racine assists a prominent client base, made up of large French and international companies, as well as leading property developers. The sizeable and experienced team regularly advises on public procurement contracts, including managing related litigation; is active in the energy sector where it assists companies, investors and energy providers on diverse issues, including the development of solar panel programmes or energy supply contracts; and has solid regulatory and urban planning expertise, regularly advising on private property projects. The practice is led by Thierry Gallois and Sylvain Bergès in Paris, along with Damien Richard in Lyon.

Practice head(s):

Thierry Gallois; Sylvain Bergès; Damien Richard


Testimonials

‘Very high efficiency and speed on complex subjects, within tight deadlines’.

‘Very committed, available and highly knowledgeable. We really feel a though we are working with a partner and not only with a legal provider.’

Key clients

Crédit Agricole immobilier


ICADE


DEME, Euroports, PMV, Qair (Consortium Nou Vela)


McCain


Engie


Imprimerie Nationale SA


Exeltium


Monaco


Nexity


Suez SW Chemicals


Generali


BNPPARIBAS


Eiffage immobilier


NTN SNR


CDC Habitat et Patriarche


Work highlights


  • Advising DEME, Euroports, PMV, Qair (Nou Vela Consortium) on the development and financing of the industrial port of Port-La-Nouvelle.
  • Advising Crédit Agricole Immobilier on various urban planning development issues.
  • Advising Engie on its Russian gas supply in the context of the Ukrainian crisis.

Taylor Wessing

Taylor Wessing has strong expertise in the infrastructure field. The team regularly advises on internet broadband and telecoms sector projects; recently it has been advising on a major satellite project in French Guyana. It also involved in several port infrastructure projects concerning various French cities and also in Africa. In other work, the group is advising on several urban heating and waste management concessions, and increasingly advising on projects in the energy sector (renewables and biomass). Practice head Sophie Pignon is the name to note.

Practice head(s):

Sophie Pignon


Other key lawyers:

Claire Desjardins


Testimonials

‘Sophie Pignon and Claire Desjardins provide very good analysis of issues and show perfect availability.’

Key clients

CNR


TIIC


SEER


MARLINK


Port de Cannes


Meridiam


Port de la Goulette


Min de NICE


RCUA


VNF


Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Watson Farley & Williams LLP houses strong public procurement law expertise. The firm is notably assisting France’s Defence Ministry on the awarding of a major housing construction project. It also assists consortiums and lenders in relation to construction projects and concession contracts spanning various sectors, including education and waste management. In addition, the team has strong knowledge of the French renewables energy sector. It regularly advises developers on the public law aspects linked to the financing and development of solar, corporate PPA and offshore wind projects, as well as on brownfield transactions. The practice is headed by Laurent Battoue and also includes Arnaud Troizier.

Practice head(s):

Laurent Battoue


Other key lawyers:

Arnaud Troizier


Testimonials

‘Arnaud Troizier knows how to make himself available without filter at any time. He knows how to make decisions in a simple and fast way. In terms of billing, the firm is very accommodating and respectful of the commitments made.’

‘The firm advises clients in a way that suits everyone, by bringing experience and legal know-how.’

Key clients

Ze Energy


Predica (Crédit Agricole Assurances)


French Ministry of Defence


Bpifrance


IDIA Capital Investissement


Apex Energies Group


Les Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion, owned by Ocean Winds (OW) and Banque des Territoires


Work highlights


  • Assisting the French Ministry of Defence with the awarding of a contract for the renovation, construction, maintenance and operation of a housing project dedicated to military personnel.
  • Advising renewable energy producer Ze Energy on its signing of a long-term green Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (“CPPA”) with Sorégies.
  • Advising Bpifrance, IDIA Capital Investissement (Crédit Agricole) and the founders of French solar energy platform Apex Energies Group on its acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management.

ADVANT Altana

ADVANT Altana

Key clients

CAF


SGP (SOCIETE DU GRAND PARIS)


BOUYGUES GROUP: SA, CONSTRUCTION, TP, TELECOM


VINCI CONSTRUCTION


LISEA / COSEA


GROUPE FAYAT


COLAS


XEROX


CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES (CAF)


BROADBAND PACIFIQUE


ALDI


Artemont

Artemont

Practice head(s):

Gérard Falala


Other key lawyers:

Alice Gorse


Testimonials

 ‘Very efficient, a real sense of service’.

‘Gérald Falala and Alice Gorse make it possible to clearly identify expectations’.

‘Excellent research and argumentation skills on complex files’.

Key clients

Ville de Paris


CNAM (National Fund for


Health Insurance)


Institut national de la propriété industrielle – INPI


Agence nationale de santé publique – ANSP


Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée MUCEM


Ubisoft


Société civile des producteurs associés


Adrexo


Institut national du sport, de l’expertise et de la performance – INSEP


Circus Casino


Groupe hospitalier universitaire « Paris -Psychiatrie et Neurosciences »


Fédération Nationale de Protection Civile


Bignon Lebray

Bignon Lebray

Practice head(s):

Sébastien Pinot


Testimonials

‘Responsive team, attentive to customer needs and very competent’.

‘Small team but very efficient and provides clear advice’.

‘Availability; clarity.’

‘Good quality of work, very reactive and specialized’.

‘Sébastien Pinot is an excellent litigator and negotiator.’

Key clients

Accor


Action Logement


Agence française de l’environnement et de la maîtrise de l’énergie


Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFIP) – Ministry of budget


Fusion for Energy


Ministry of Defense


Radio France


Région Ile de France


Agence Nationale de la Cohésion des Territoires


Agence Nationale de l’Habitat


Bird & Bird

Bird & Bird

Practice head(s):

Boris Martor


Other key lawyers:

Olivier Fazio; Raphaël Weiss


Testimonials

‘Availability and accessibility; in-depth and technical knowledge’.

‘Olivier Fazio shows availability and accessibility’.

‘Good listening, easy collaboration.’

‘Raphaël Weiss is available and ready to listen.’

Key clients

Sealants Europe


Vencorex


RTE Network


LADOM


BayWa r.e. France


Société du Grand Paris


Expertise France


Ferme Eolienne d’Haucourt


Ferme Eolienne Mortier Jumeau


De Guillenchmidt & Associés (DGA)

De Guillenchmidt & Associés (DGA)

Practice head(s):

Matthieu Ragot; Maxime de Guillenchmidt


Work highlights


  • Advising a political association on its election process in November 2021.
  • Advising a food industry company on assessing the risk of various claims led against one of their products.

DWF (France) AARPI

DWF (France) AARPI

Practice head(s):

Bruno Richard


Testimonials

‘The team is a very efficient, competent, capable of meeting all the requirements and  objectives required in the field of public tenders. They always help to make the best possible decisions.’

‘Good expertise’.

Key clients

Hermitage


Lime


MECIUP


Enter Air


Gopuff


Earth Avocats

Earth Avocats

Practice head(s):

Yves-René Guillou; Thomas Laffargue; Florence David; Karim Hamri; Bruno Kern; Benoit Perrineau; Sophie Imbault; Véronique Vanden Hacker; François Viseur


 


Testimonials

‘Available and attentive.’

‘Maître Perrineau is proactive.’

‘Responsiveness and good quality of expertise.’

‘Ability to listen and analyze situations; responsiveness; professionalism; ability to propose simple solutions adapted; cordiality; simplicity ; attentive professionals, easy to access and good respect of deadlines.’

‘Florence David is remarkable and knows perfectly the subtleties of our sector’.

‘High availability, and high quality of understanding of business issues (public passenger transport and concession law’.

‘Thomas Laffargue is very available, reactive and ingenious.’

Key clients

Communauté d’Agglomération 2 baies du Montreuillois


Hôtel des Polices de Nice


Groupe Hospitalier Nord Essonne


C A S H de Nanterre (centre d’aide social hospitalier)


BOUYGUES TELECOM


APHM


Public Institutions


EP du Mont Saint Michel


PARSEF


Social Housing Actors


Hospital sector Actors


Transportation Organizations


Airports


Fiducial Legal by Lamy

Fiducial Legal by Lamy

Practice head(s):

Clarisse David; Michaël Karpenschif; Walter Salamand; Ludovic Midol-Monnet


Testimonials

‘Good expertise in public law’

‘Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent skills in public business law.’

‘Mickael Karpenschif has excellent skills in public law, particularly on competition issues, state aid, and excellent interpersonal skills.’

Key clients

Aéroport de Lyon


Arcadis


BioMérieux


Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB)


Colas


Collectivité Territoriale de Corse


Communauté d’agglomération du Territoire de la Côte Ouest


Commune du Plessis-Robinson


Compagnie Européenne des Bains, Valvital


Demathieu et Bard


Département de la Côte d’Or


Département du Morbihan


Département nouveau Rhone


Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile DGAC


Egis Conseil


EM2C


EPA Plaine du Var


EPF PACA


Eurovia


Gaz et Electricité de Grenoble (GEG)


GENERIM


GL Events


Grand Port Maritime de Marseille


Grenoble Habitat


Ile de France Mobilité


Implenia


John Cockerill


John Cockerill Hydrogen


La Plagne 2000


Le LOU Rugby


Lyon Métropole Habitat


Lyon Parc Auto (LPA)


Métropole de Lyon


Métropole Européenne de Lille


Office Public d’Aménagement et de construction (OPAC) du Rhone


Office Public de l’Habitat (OPH) de la Loire


Panzani


Paris 2024 (Comité d’organisation des jeux olympiques)


Prefecture de Mayotte


Régie Ligne d’Azur


Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes


Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté


Région Bretagne


Région des Pays de la Loire


Région Ile-de-France


Région Normandie


Région Nouvelle Aquitaine


Région Réunion


SEM TERRITOIRES 62


Syndicat des équipements de la route


VICAT


Village Club du Soleil


Ville de Paris


Vinci & Vinci Immobilier


Voies Navigables de France (VNF)


Work highlights


  • Advised John Cockerill Group & John Cockerill Hydrogen on the legal and financial structuring of their Hydrogen electrolysers Gigafactory project.
  • Advised GL Events on renegotiating its event-venues concession contracts in a dozen French cities in order to adapt to the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Advised Greater Lyon public-housing operator LMH on its negotiations of a settlement ending an important construction dispute.

Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher

Practice head(s):

Emmanuel Paillard


Key clients

Société du Grand Paris


Bouygues Bâtiment IDF


Englobe France


Nouvelle Calédonie Energie (NCE)


UCPA


Fleurus Avocats

Fleurus Avocats

Practice head(s):

Fleur Jourdan


Testimonials

‘Responsiveness, willingness to seek solutions, good spirit’.

‘Reactivity, quality of analyses and argumentation.’

‘Fleur Jourdan is to be distinguished by her breadth of view, the relevance of her advice and her responsiveness’.

Key clients

SNCF


GRDF


Team active


Proparco


Sogaris


Nexity


Atelier Medicis


Vinci Autoroutes


FFTPR


SEM PARIS SUD AMENAGEMENT


Mini Palais – Groupe Luderic


SCET


Beaumarly


Vadim


Fédération française de golf


Jet Air


CENPAC


Département des Hauts de Seine


Butard Enescot


Groupe Pasteur mutualité


Jean Louis la Nuit


Komansal


Plein Sens


SEMAEST


Monnaie de Paris


IRIS Industry


SAS Corin


JJA et Fliximmo


SCI Nobillia


Perla di mare


WPD


SERVIER


137 Notaires


Work highlights


  • Assisting the Département des Hauts de Seine with the awarding of the public contract for the “Musée du Grand Siècle”.
  • Advised Proparco (AFD) on compliance issues.
  • Advised Keep cool on sport law litigations and on all its administrative issues due to the covid-19 epidemic.

Franklin

Franklin

Practice head(s):

Jérôme Michel; Michel Sapin


Testimonials

‘Availability, pragmatism and business oriented’.

Key clients

CDC


Conforama


Enedis


Groupe Duval


Groupe Renault


Kuehne+Nagel International AG


Paris&Co


Plaza Premium Group


Univar


Work highlights


  • Advised Enedis in several litigation proceedings related to the installation of Linky smart meters.
  • Advised Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations on the acquisition of a stake in a company in charge of developing and operating the largest ground-based photovoltaic power plant in Europe.
  • Advised Paris&Co, a Paris region public developer, on assessing all public law issues and possible criminal offences pertaining to its urban experimental and project development activities.

HK Legal

HK Legal

Practice head(s):

François K’Jan


Testimonials

‘The team is particularly reactive, attentive to needs and knows how to deal with very technical subjects. The research and legal analyzes are very detailed and precise. Relations are fluid, professional and constructive. The written productions are very accessible.’

‘Mr Kjan is attentive, reactive and anticipates matters.’

Key clients

Agence Nationale Sécurité Sanitaire Alimentaire Nationale (ANSES)


Santé Publique France


Aéroport de La Réunion Roland Garros


Work highlights


  • Advised Aéroport de La Réunion Roland Garros in relation to a €100 million project to renovate and extend an existing airport facility.
  • Advised Agence National de Sécurité Sanitaire Alimentaire Nationale (ANSES) in relation to technical litigation cases before administrative jurisdictions, following refusals for selling permits for phytosanitary products.
  • Advised Santé Public France in relation to a dispute against petrochemical companies in connection to the establishment of health reports following a fire that occurred in a SEVEZO plant in Rouen a few years ago.

Klein Wenner

Klein Wenner

Practice head(s):

Eve Derouesné; Marc de Monsembernard; Christoph Schödel


Key clients

CCI du Havre


ARCEP


Work highlights


  • Representing the French agency in charge of regulating telecommunications (ARCEP) in an appeal brought by an operator concerning a decision on the tariff conditions for access by third party operators to essential 5G infrastructure owned by a competing operator.
  • Defending the Chamber of commerce and Industry of Le Havre, holding a State concession over a structure, in a litigation against a sub-occupier.
  • Representing a major operator in charge of the extension of a public transport network in a litigation.

Lapisardi Avocats

Lapisardi Avocats

Practice head(s):

Sophie Lapisardi


Magenta

Magenta

Practice head(s):

Vincent Jaunet; Fanny Mahler


Testimonials

‘Good quality work.’

‘Fanny Mahler has good listening skills, understands issues at stake, is responsive and solution-oriented.’

‘Fanny Mahler is very responsive and always provides adapted solutions’.

Key clients

Arenadour Capital


Work highlights


  • Advising a major UK train company in the context of their bid for operating a regional rail passenger transport services in France.
  • Advising a leading French telecommunication company operating in French overseas departments (French Antilles and Guiana) in the context of two recourses initiated before the Conseil d’Etat (the highest administrative court in France) to challenge two decisions issued by France’s Electronic Communications, Postal and Print media distribution Regulatory Authority in relation to the French Antilles and Guiana area.
  • Advising a French company ultimately controlled by a Portuguese company on foreign investment control issues in the context of the proposed acquisition of 51% of the share capital of a French company which purpose is to develop and operate a 42.4 MW onshore wind farm in France.

Noëlle Lenoir Avocats

Noëlle Lenoir Avocats

Practice head(s):

Noëlle Lenoir


Testimonials

‘Great speed, proactivity, anticipation, with a broad view that embraces several areas.’


Key clients

Unim


Cleary Gottlieb on behalf of BNP Paribas


TotalEnergies


Work highlights


  • Advising Unim on the three-party agreements in the ports industry.
  • Drafting an expert report on the French legal aspects of evidence and procedure in pre-trial discovery proceedings with regards to banking secrecy, Hague Evidence Convention and Data Protection for a bank.
  • Representing TotalEnergies in a litigation in relation to French and European regulations and case law on climate.

Osborne Clarke

Osborne Clarke

Practice head(s):

Alexandre Le Mière


 


Other key lawyers:

Emmanuelle Yvon


Testimonials

‘Osborne Clarke is my “go to firm”. They provide excellent quality of advice for mid-size companies; their team works seamlessly as a whole: a true pleasure’.

‘Alexandre Le Mière is a great leader of a competent team’.

Key clients

SOLIDEO


CRAM


ONEPOINT


UNICANCER


RETAIL & CONNEXIONS


RATP TRAVEL RETAIL


CONSTRUCTION RÉNOVATION BALLANCOURT


SAS BUEIL PUBLICITÉ MOBILIER URBAIN


Work highlights


  • Assisting Retail & Connexions in drafting a new advertising concession contract and related assistance with the tender procedure.
  • Assisting Unicancer with the updating of its public procurement contracts.
  • Advising CRAM on public performance contract matters concerning the entire heating system of the Le Havre conglomeration.

Pamina Avocats

Pamina Avocats

Practice head(s):

Remi Sermier; David Epaud


Testimonials

‘Rémy Sermier and David Epaud are both high quality professionals, recognized in their field of expertise by their extensive professional experience.’

‘I particularly appreciate David Epaud’s great skill and thoroughness, but also his responsiveness and kindness.’

‘Highly qualified team in public law, public procurement law and business law’

‘Mr Sermier has an ability to understand in detail the sector of activity of his clients and to keep in mind the elements of context over several years which makes it possible to formulate tailor-made analyses.’

‘This team has particularly experienced lawyers who know how to be creative in complex cases. They are formidable negotiators but nevertheless always courteous.’

‘Rémi Sermier has a perfect mastery of the subjects he deals with, and provides particularly fine and practical analyzes in a short time. He is also bilingual and writes and negotiates in both English and French. I recommend him without any reservations.’

‘Rémi Sermier is a great expert in public law, he is very efficient, reliable, pleasant and his analyzes are very relevant. He is always ready to answer our not simple questions, and to help us. The field of air transport and particularly airports, is his speciality.’

‘David Epaud is an extremely valuable help, an excellent expert in his field, with a fast, pragmatic and precise execution; really an external adviser to recommend.’

Key clients

DP World


IN Groupe (Imprimerie Nationale)


Air France


France Galop


Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring


Sotheby’s


Keolis


Syndicat des compagnies aériennes autonomes (SCARA)


ASL Airlines


Secure Identity Alliance


AMECS


Ilex Ascenseurs


BAT Environnement


Golf de Saint-Germain


CRDP (Commission du reseau de la diffusion de la presse)


Work highlights


  • Advising DP World on the negotiation and implementation of a deep-sea port in Banana (DRC).
  • Advising ASL Airlines on recourse launched to challenge the refusal by the French Government to grant an operating license for the Paris/Oran route.
  • Advising France Galop on the awarding procedures and implementation of procurement contracts.

Reinhart Marville Torre

Reinhart Marville Torre

Practice head(s):

Lionel Levain


Testimonials

‘Very clear and reliable billing. Very welcoming. Well-structured case tracking’.

‘Mr Levain has very good expertise in public procurement, both on the operator and public sector side’.

Key clients

EIT Health France


Fédération française de Golf


Institut National de la Consommation (INC)


Procivis (UES-AP)


SEM Île-de-France Loisirs


Cityscoot


Corsica Ferries


Française de l’Energie (FDE)


Grande Chancellerie de la Légion d’honneur


Marck & Balsan


Metrobus


Moventis


Murex


Région Île-de-France


Smovengo


Sensei Avocats

Sensei Avocats

Practice head(s):

Christophe Lonqueue; Eric Sagalovitsch; Blaise Eglie-Richters; Jean-Christophe Lubac; Barbara Rivoire


Testimonials

‘Reactivity and competence’.

Key clients

SANEF


INAPA


Etat de Monaco


CollectivitéEuropéenned’Alsace


Grenoble Alpes Métropole


EPORA


Ville de Neuilly-sur-Seine


Ville d’Issy-les-Moulineaux


Métropole de Chartres


Grand Besançon


Ville de Charenton-le-Pont


Ville d’Epinay-sur-Seine


Métropole d’Orléans


Métropole de Toulouse


IDFM


Work highlights


  • Advising Monaco on a waste, heat and cold production units project.
  • Representing Grenoble Alpes Métropole before court regarding new urban planning regulations.
  • Advising Etablissement public foncier de l’Ouest Rhône-Alpes (EPORA) on real estate and expropriation matters.

Sekri Valentin Zerrouk

Sekri Valentin Zerrouk

Practice head(s):

Yamina Zerrouk


Key clients

AGILE


SOGECAP


LOGICOR


BLEU MERCURE


HPA DEVELOPPEMENT


DEEP NATURE


DEDALUS HEALTHCARE


BREWDOG


MS VACANCES


CAMPEOLES


MARINELAND


FRIENDLY HOTEL COLLECTION


SSD LA COUPOLE


123 IM


CAMPARI


CORSICA COMMERCIAL CENTER


CARRIER – UNITED TECHNOLOGY CCS


CHUBB – UNITED TECHNOLOGY CCS


SCIENCES PO


TMS


VILLE DE VINCENNES


PRO DISTRIBUTION


PARQUES REUNIDOS


NYCO


DLA PIPER


SPIE


PLACOPLATRE


Work highlights


  • Assisting Sciences Po with the acquisition and the rehabilitation of the Hôtel de l’Artillerie.
  • Assisting AGILE with a photovoltaic development project.

VLD Avocats

VLD Avocats

Practice head(s):

Virginie Lachaut-Dana


Testimonials

‘Responsive, dynamic and operational team, attentive to the expectations of its client in terms of advice and analysis.’

‘A very dynamic and responsive small team’.

‘Virginie Lachaut-Dana is very responsive and extremely sharp in her analyses. Her very clear and very well argued consultations are of great help to consolidate a case.’

Wilhelm & Associés

Wilhelm & Associés

Practice head(s):

Marie-Anne Renaux; Delphine d’Albert des Essarts


Testimonials

‘Very specialized team. Ultra responsive and available. Very good follow-up. Adapted invoicing’

‘Marie-Anne Renaux demonstrates technical excellence regarding town planning, commercial planning; always up to date, great responsiveness & availability’.

‘A sharp and competent team.’

‘Good listening skills.’

‘Great team.’

 

Key clients

FREY


LEROY MERLIN


COSTCO


BOUYGUES IMMOBILIER


BANQUE DE FRANCE


CEETRUS / NHOOD


IKEA


VINCI IMMOBILIER


SUPER U (CODIM)


SUPER U (AU MARCHE DES DRUIDES)


BETCLIC


WELDOM


AUCHAN SUPERMARCHE


MCARTHURGLEN


FINANCIERE APSYS


METROPOLE GRAND LYON


KINEPOLIS


MEGARAMA


BG REAL ESTATE


ADORLA (LA FOIR’FOUILLE)


EIC TRANSACTIONS


MONOPRIX


KRIEF (SOPHIASSUR)


RGV GROUPE


VALLEE SUD AMENAGEMENT


JARDINA (LECLERC)


ARIZONA INVESTISSEMENT


SODEC (PORTE DES PYRENEES)


Work highlights


  • Assisting VINCI IMMOBILIER on several aspects of the realization of a wide real estate operation including commercial and office buildings in Drancy (Seine-Saint-Denis).
  • Assisting LEROY MERLIN in obtaining the commercial administrative authorization necessary to construct and open a new commercial building in Clermont-Ferrand
  • Advising COSTCO on all commercial development issues.