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Ms Sophie Pignon

Work Department
Public law
Position
Partner
Career
Sophie Pignon is the partner leading the Public Law – Projects department of Taylor Wessing France.
She moderates several training sessions (Paris-Dauphine-Tunis Campus, Paris-Assas-Ile Maurice Campus) and is the co-author of a book on financing Public-Private Partnerships (Moniteur). Sophie Pignon is a member of the Paris Bar. Sophie has over 20 years of recognized expertise in public sector contracts (concessions/PPP) and issues related to public domain. She advises sponsors and public authorities on complex contractual arrangements, primarily in the energy, infrastructure (including transportation and telecommunications) and public real estate sectors, both in France and internationally (including in Africa). She also advises on public procurement, whether in the context of their conclusion or performance on behalf of private companies or public authorities. Sophie has developed a solid expertise dedicated to regulatory and regulation aspects, in particular in the energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors. With regards to project finance, she works closely with the Banking and Finance team.
Languages
English, French
Lawyer Rankings
France > Administrative and public law
Under the leadership of Sophie Pignon, who has notable experience in public contracts and regulatory issues (particularly in the energy sector), Taylor Wessing is a frequent presence on significant public procurement mandates. The team advises both lenders and sponsors on the drafting and negotiation of public contracts across an array of sectors, including transport, infrastructure, technology and energy, and also assists with energy-related transactions.
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Firm Rankings
- Insurance
- Intellectual property: Copyright
- Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
- Data privacy and data protection
- Dispute resolution: White-collar crime
- Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences
- Industry focus: IT and internet
- Administrative and public law
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Employment
- Private equity: venture/growth capital
- Real estate
- Mergers and acquisitions