Bredin Prat has a reputable practice advising on the full range of public and administrative law matters, with a particular focus on issues involving public business law, infrastructure and energy projects, environmental law, and foreign direct investment. Leading the team, Yann Aguila advises on all aspects of public environmental law, both in the context of disputes and transactions. Gabrielle Reddé is highly experienced in major public-private projects, both greenfield and brownfield, in sectors such as transport, real estate and energy. Guillaume Léonard is another key lawyer for general public law matters, with a particular focus on litigation and regulatory matters, and is also experienced in environmental and FDI matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bredin Prat's public law team is exceptionally rigorous and can be recommended for particularly complex cases.’
- ‘Guillaume Léonard is recommended. He has remarkable intelligence and an impressive technical background.’
- ‘Bredin Prat's administrative law team stands out for its collaborative approach, integration with other legal areas, and proactive guidance on FDI regulations, thus being able offer tailored solutions to complex cross-border transactions.'
- ‘The team includes highly respected experts who are praised for their ability to provide well-targeted legal insight, responsiveness and strategic thinking. They stand out due to their undeniable ability to anticipate client needs by, adopting a cross-disciplinary approach.'
- ‘The team is reactive and has an excellent understanding of the context, of the situation and is advising us very smartly on the very complex talks we have.'
- ‘Guillaume Léonard is doing an amazing job, with a very practical approach.'
Key clients
- Aéroports de Paris
- EDF
- SNCF
- JCDecaux
- Suez
- A group of airlines (Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Iberia)
- Société d’Exploitation des Ports du Détroit
- RATP COJO Paris 2024
- CMA CGM
- KKR / Mediawan
- Volotea
- UBS
Work highlights
Advising SANOFI on the sale of the control of its $17bn consumer health business, Opella, to the investment fund Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (50%), in connection with the negotiations with the French State of an agreement related to the activities of Opella in France, as well as with the procedure to obtain the prior authorization of the Minister of Economy for the implementation of the transaction pursuant to the control of foreign direct investments’ regulation.
Advising TELT in connection with the multibillion-euro construction of the cross-border section of the Lyon–Turin railway, encompassing comprehensive legal support for the performance of all study and works contracts, the structuring and anticipation of the future operating phase, the exploration and implementation of complementary financing mechanisms, and the adaptation and enhancement of the project’s overarching legal framework within the network of applicable international agreements binding the French and Italian States.
Advising MARCEGAGLIA for the implementation of its project to transform a significant steel facility in Fos-sur-Mer, in connection with all land and environmental aspects, relations with the other stake holders, and with the rules applicable to the control of foreign investment in France.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Yann Aguila; Gabrielle Reddé; Guillaume Léonard