Administrative and public law boutique PARME Avocats is particularly distinguished by its strength in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with an enviable client base that includes the French government and local authorities, as well as prominent private and state-owned companies. The team frequently advises on the public procurement, project finance and PPP contracts for large-scale projects, in addition to handling high-profile litigation concerning public contracts. Other core areas of activity include regulatory issues and urban planning. At the head of the practice, Xavier Matharan is renowned for his experience in administrative litigation and regulatory law, and Karine Hennette-Jaouen is an expert in public contracts. The sizeable team also includes Mathieu Noël, Emilie Coquel, Emmanuel Perois and Garance Yvonnet.
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- 'Xavier Matharan stands out for his availability and transparency.'
Key clients
- SYCTOM Paris
- SIAAP
- Dijon Metropolis
- SYCTOM Ivry
- City of Marseille
- EDF-PEI
- Corsica Linea
- Principality of Monaco
- Region Hauts de France
- City of Paris
Work highlights
Assisted with all procedures dedicated to the installation of the CEOG power plant project, combining photovoltaic energy and massive storage mainly in the form of hydrogen for the production of electricity (deal value : 1,4 billion euros).
Assisting Syctom in monitoring the global performance contract (MGP) for the reconstruction and operation of the waste recovery factory of the city of Ivry (the second waste treatment and energy production factory in Europe), with a deal value of 1,5 billion euros.
Assisted the Tisséo transport union in all phases of the design and construction of the second Toulouse metro line and in litigation arising from this project (deal value : 1,4 billion euros).
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Practice head
Xavier Matharan; Karine Hennette-Jaouen
Other key lawyers
Mathieu Noël; Emilie Coquel; Emmanuel Perois; Garance Yvonnet