A popular choice for clients in the field of electricity and gas, the ‘dynamic and pragmatic team’ at Adaltys Avocats is geared to work on issues including energy trust matters, market rules and renewable energy projects. The practice is also able to leverage its strong technical knowledge of the energy market to represent energy sector clients in complex, case-law defining disputes. Jérôme Lépée  heads up the team; recent areas of activity for the experienced practitioner include advising energy suppliers in connection with investigations launched by the CRE. Gilles Le Chatelier‘s longstanding expertise in public business and administrative law is valued highly by energy sector clients such as Enedis. Cyril Delcombel is a key contact for public electricity distribution disputes.

With offices in Paris, Lyon and Marseille, Adaltys Avocats represents major clients in energy, public entities and urban planning. The firm has also increased its international reach, expanding into China with a presence in both Beijing and Shanghai. Xavier Heymans manages the team and leverages two decades of experience in environmental, construction and urban law. The group also includes Gilles Le Chatelier, an expert in public business and administrative law, based in the Lyon office. Benjamin Boiton manages the Marseille office and specialises in public business law and EU State aid rules, while Lucie Paitier heads the Rennes office advising public bodies on infrastructure and energy and environment projects.

Adaltys Avocats fields a team of practitioners throughout France with individuals in the firm’s Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille offices. The team’s expertise spans public procurement, urban planning and development and regulatory know-how, especially in the energy sector. The team has a strong involvement in Lyon and in the South of France where it advises on high-profile projects, including strategic hydroelectric concessions, urban transport and urban renewal. The team also provides strategic advisory guidance to companies including in challenging law before courts. Gilles Le Chatelier in Lyon heads the practice, which also includes Jean-Marc Petit, Clément Nourrisson and Philippe Nugue in Lyon, Benjamin Boiton in Marseille and Xavier Heymans in Bordeaux.