Acting on behalf of both public and private entities, LPA Law operates comfortably across the full spectrum of public sector mandates. The group is particuarly sought after for its litigation capabilities, as well as its strength in real estate and urban planning, energy, infrastructure, and life sciences and healthcare. The team is spearheaded by Marion Roquette-Pfister, a highly proficient public law specialist who advises on a broad range of matters and is particularly strong in the regulated sectors, and Hélène Cloëz who brings urban planning expertise to the group, regularly advising businesses development projects and related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very efficient and responsive team.’
- ‘Hélène Cloëz manages her team masterfully and knows perfectly how to synthesise very detailed analyses for the client in a clear way.’
- ‘Excellent expertise in the field, excellent responsiveness and availability.’
- ‘Highly relevant collaboration in a rather technical field. Excellent value for the service provided.’
- ‘Excellent and very detailed collaboration with Marion Roquette-Pfister and her associate Pauline Maurus.'
- ‘Availability, attentiveness, expertise.’
Key clients
- French Transport Infrastructure Financing Agency (AFIT France)
- French State - Ministry of Transports - Motorways
- French State - Ministry of Transports - Airports
- International Union of Railways
- Pfizer
- Abbott France
- Dott
- Idex Territoires
- Groupement Parisien Inter-Bailleurs de Surveillance (GPIS)
- SFR
- Unibail Rodamco Westfield
- GL Events
Work highlights
Advised and represented AFIT France in litigations with seven highway’s concession companies relating to the payment of contributions up to €500m.
Advised the French State for the awarding and performance of motorway concession contracts, including A69 and A412.
Advised and represented the French State for a litigation with three airport concession companies (Nice, Lyon and Toulouse airport companies) relating to the performance of their concession contract during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading partners: Urban planning
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Marion Roquette-Pfister; Hélène Cloëz
Other key lawyers
Pauline Maurus; Antoine Prétot