Reputed for its expertise in the energy sector, BCTG Avocats has a seasoned group advising on public contracts law, including public procurement, concession contracts and public domain occupancy agreements, and is also highly active in litgiation before administrative courts. The group has additional knowledge in sectors such as infrastructure and public works, renewable energies, environmental and life sciences. Practice head Paul Elfassi is an experienced litigator focusing on energy law including solar, onshore and offshore and hydrogen, and is also well-versed in environmental, urban planning, mining and public affairs mandates. Marie Paquier is a public contracts expert, whilst Nelsie Bergès is another key contact for renewables.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I find the team particularly responsive, both during the prospecting phase and while delivering services. They distinguish themselves through genuine expertise in public and administrative law, as well as a keen understanding of clients' strategic and business challenges.'
- 'The team demonstrates a commitment to providing consistent guidance, offering prompt, precise, and insightful responses that effectively support clients' decision-making.'
- ‘Within the team, I would particularly like to mention Marie Paquier, with whom we have had the opportunity to collaborate on numerous occasions, working with both private and public sector clients. She stands out for her ability to understand strategic, operational, and sector-specific issues.'
- ‘The strengths of this team are its extensive expertise in environmental law combined with a practical and operational vision, enabling it to best present arguments before the courts.’
- ‘Paul Elfassi is brilliant, with a deep understanding of the rules, their underlying principles, and how to apply them in court. Nelsie Bergès is highly professional, possessing a thorough knowledge of the cases and being insightful in her defence strategy.’
- ‘A multidisciplinary team, within the public law team itself (ranging from environmental law to public contract and procurement law), combined with the firm's broader expertise in private law. The team inspires confidence and is exceptionally responsive.'
Key clients
- Region Nouvelle Aquitaine/Port de Bayonne
- Ville de Lyon
- EDF Renewables
- Total Energies
- SOCIETE ANONYME D’EXPLOITATION DU PALAIS OMNISPORTS DE PARIS BERCY
- Mirova
- Vinci Environnement
- Valorem
- WPD
- VSB Énergies Nouvelles
- Voltalia
Work highlights
Advised EOLIENNES EN MER DE DUNKERQUE on the development of the Dunkerque offshore wind farm project, both in terms of advice and litigation.
Assisted the Région Nouvelle Aquitaine with the transfer of ownership of the marina to the Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Basque.
Assisted the Ville de Lyon in the competitive bidding process for the award of several contracts for the occupation of public domain in the Paul Bocuse halls.
Practice head
Paul Elfassi
Other key lawyers
Marie Paquier; Nelsie Bergès