Noted for its strength in town planning, commercial development and environmental law, FTPA has broad expertise in mandates involving public-private partnerships, complex contractual schemes and public procurement, especially in industries such as transport, infrastructure, and arts and culture. The group is co-led by Raphaël Crespelle who specialises in public economic law and public procurement contracts, Bernard Cazin who has extensive experience in administrative litigation, and Julien Marceau who is a proficient practitioner in the areas of urban planning and development law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Tristan Boucheteil, a specialist in public law, made a particularly valuable contribution. Thanks to his solid knowledge of administrative and regulatory rules, he was able to highlight essential aspects of the case and propose appropriate solutions. His pragmatic approach, combined with excellent litigation skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team, fosters perfect synergy with his colleagues.'
- ‘High level of legal expertise, with a great ability to integrate the client's issues.’
- ‘Excellent listening skills, responsiveness, and the ability to find and match diverse profiles to address each issue.’
- ‘Raphaël Crespelle is a lawyer with exceptional listening, analytical, expert, and teaching skills.’
- ‘Impressive service and expert knowledge.'
Key clients
- Centre Jean Perrin
- Grand Hôpital de l'Est Francilien (GHEF)
- Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
- Société Nationale SNCF
- SNCF Voyageurs
- SNCF Gares & Connexions SA
- SNCF Réseau
- Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (EPRNDP)
- Alstom
- Agence France Museum
- Centre national des études spatiales (CNES)
- Vinci Construction
Work highlights
Advising SNCF Voyageurs in the context of opening regional express transport (TER) to competition.
Advising Etablissement public chargé de la conservation et de la restauration de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris (EPRNDP) in the context of the contracts regarding security and reconstruction of Notre Dame de Paris.
Advising CNES on the CALLISTO project at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, which involves the construction of a site to host miniature launcher demonstrators and the creation of photovoltaic farms to ensure the site's energy autonomy.
Practice head
Raphaël Crespelle; Bernard Cazin; Julien Marceau
Other key lawyers
Ludovic Alamargot; Tristan Boucheteil