Ms Sophie Pignon > Taylor Wessing > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Taylor Wessing
69 AVENUE FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT
75008 PARIS
France

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

Taylor Wessing has solid public procurement contract expertise, serving both lenders and sponsors. The team regularly advises on the granting of major concession contracts, including currently in the aviation, sport, culture, port and energy sectors. The practice also has extensive experience advising on brownfield and M&A deals. Practice head Sophie Pignon is the key name.