Lacourte Raquin & Associés has a seasoned practice in projects and public contracts. The group acts for a diverse range of clients, and is particularly sought after for its real estate-related work, in addition to being experienced in the urban development, renewable energy, local public services and infrastructure sectors. Public law specialist Vincent Guinot has unique capabilities in city planning and zoning law, and Xavier de Lesquen is an urban planning and environmental law specialist. The group also includes Benoit Neveu, who focuses on public contracts and public services law, and Anne-Laure Gauthier who is a key contact for developers and real estate clients in relation to construction projects.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Anne-Laure Gauthier is my main point of contact, and her responses are exceptionally precise and exceeding our expectations. She is responsive, meticulous, and provides very thorough analyses.'
- ‘The team is extremely responsive and professional. All issues raised are examined with exceptional rigour. When available, the support materials are clear, instructive, and easy to understand without being complicated.’
- ‘A team with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and a good understanding of the technical environment.’
- ‘Master Benoit Neveu has established a relationship of trust.’
- ‘A local service with excellent interpersonal skills and consistently high-quality service. Invaluable, personalised support in decision-making.’
Key clients
- ADIA
- Airbus
- Allianz Real Estate
- Altitude Infra
- Aqualter
- Arche Promotion
- Ardian
- Art de vivre
- Atland
- ATM
- AXA REIM
- BNP Real Estate
Work highlights
Advising ATM - Azienda Trasporti Milanesi on any legal challenges as part of the opening up of transport services in the Île-de-France region to competition, and in particular for the performance of its first concession contract recently won against RATP.
Advised Decoset on all legal aspects of the concession for waste treatment award procedure, including negotiations with the candidates as well as in successfully defending such cases in litigation.
Advised Haropa Port on the organisation of terminals at Port 2000, a leading container port in France and one of the main ports in Europe, especially in the legal securing of the project with regard to public procurement law and the rules for occupying public property.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Urban planning
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Benoit Neveu
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anne-Laure Gauthier
Practice head
Vincent Guinot; Anne-Laure Gauthier; Xavier de Lesquen; Benoit Neveu