With a diverse client base that includes both institutional investors, private operators as well as public authorities and institutions, Racine ‘s pracatice covers all advisory and litigation aspects of public and energy law. The group also has considerable strength in urban planning, environment and public property law and is jointly steered by Sylvain Bergès, who has extensive experience in public financing and M&A transactions, particularly in the renewables sector, and public law specialist Marion Delaigue who joined the firm in March 2025 from Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Innovation and responsiveness.’
- ‘Continuity, mastery of the case and requested expertise. Availability and responsiveness of the team – strong involvement of the partner.'
- ‘Marion Delaigue stands out through her direct involvement, her expertise in public contracts and pre-litigation situations, and her availability.'
- ‘The team is extremely professional, diligent and efficient.’
Key clients
- LVMH
- Vorwerk
- SANEF
- Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
- Établissement public du Château de Fontainebleau
- Plaine Commune Développement
- Sogaris
- Solideo Alpes 2030
Work highlights
Provided assistance to Vorwerk in navigating the regulatory framework for setting up a major production facility in France, focusing on several public law issues and ensuring compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations.
Advised SEMOP Port-la-Nouvelle on addressing several issues related to the occupation of the port, which is located in the south of Narbonne.
Provided assistance to Metropole Aix-Marseille-Provence with a study on the potential of vertical mixed-use development as a tool in sustainable urban growth.
Practice head
Sylvain Bergès; Marion Delaigue