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Mr Thierry Laloum
Work Department
Public Law
Position
Thierry Laloum is a partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and head of the Public & Environmental Law practice of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Paris.
Mr. Laloum has a wealth of experience in economic law (e.g. privatisations, foreign investments in France and financing of local governments), public contracts (concession agreements and public private partnerships), planning law (building permits and expropriation procedures), public domain and regulated sectors. He also advises his clients in high-profile pre-litigation issues (negotiations between the parties, discussions before Experts Committees) and on litigation issues before the administrative judge.
Mr. Laloum advises both public (public bodies, local governments, semi-publicly owned companies) and private entities (mainly financial institutions, investment funds and public works companies).
Significant projects he has handled include the development of underground trains, high speed railway lines, motorways, ports, hospitals, airports, stadiums, and waste treatment facilities among others, including in the context of Public Private Partnerships (PPP).
Lawyer Rankings
France > Industry focus: Energy
Notable for its activity in the power and energy transition space, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP wins plaudits for its transactional and advisory work, with brown and greenfield acquisitions, project development and project financings all notable areas of strength. Amir Jahanguiri
heads up the team and is noted for his prowess in matters concerning the financing of highly regulated projects. Thierry Laloum frequently assists overseas clients looking to invest in energy projects in France. Antoine Bouzanquet is another key contact.
France > Administrative and public law
(Hall of Fame)Headed by Thierry Laloum, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s public procurement know-how ensures it is a popular choice for work in this area and it regularly advises on the country’s largest infrastructure projects, notably in the transport sector, and on related high-stakes performance and execution issues (including construction costs and delays and Covid-19 disruptions relating to airport and motorway projects. Leading private operators and engineering companies also turn to the firm to conduct the launch of new prominent initiatives, notably in the rail and energy sectors, and to handle regulatory and financial aid issues. Also recommended are European counsel Charles-Antoine Erignac, senior associate Anne-Laure Barel and associate Virgile Chanel.
Lawyer Rankings
- Administrative and public law France
- Hall of Fame France > Administrative and public law
- Industry focus: Energy France