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Ms Sophie Pignon

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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.

Paris > Droit public et administratif

La pratique de droit public de  Taylor Wessing est dirigée par Sophie Pignon, une experte de la commande publique et des problématiques réglementaires (notamment dans le secteur de l’énergie). Le cabinet est régulièrement mandaté pour traiter des dossiers importants, par des prêteurs et des sponsors opérant dans de nombreux secteurs, dont les transports, les infrastructures, les technologies et l’énergie. Le cabinet assiste aussi ses clients sur la gestion des aspects de droit public liés à des opérations transactionnelles dans le secteur de l’énergie.

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