Praised as ‘pragmatic and in touch with the realities on the ground’, Lacourte Raquin Tatar‘s public law team predominantly acts for private companies, including major multinationals, real estate developers and investors, but its client base also includes public entities and regional authorities. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in urban planning, where Vincent Guinot and Anne-Laure Gauthier (who was promoted to partner in January 2024) are go-to advisors, with a strong record of assisting in the refurbishment of retail and office buildings. In addition, Benoit Neveu frequently handles the negotiation and execution of public procurement and concessions contracts (in addition to related disputes). Xavier de Lesquen is another key name.
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‘A team of essential experts of exceptional reliability. Extremely responsive. In-depth, clear analyses and strong proposals to provide workable solutions. Vincent Guinot and Anne-Laure Gauthier are very pleasant and charismatic personalities, which doesn't hurt!’
‘Very available, responsive team, constantly monitoring current legislative/regulatory discussions. This vigilance allows us to constantly anticipate issues. A very transparent team that is committed to guiding, informing, and training its clients.’
‘Anne-Laure Gauthier assist us on a regular basis. She brings us an informed, rigorous and precise perspective on the various issues raised. She knows how to modulate her approach in light of our operational constraints. Vincent Guinot also frequently provides us with his assistance with the same ability to reconcile legal constraints and the reality on the ground.’
‘Benoit Neveu, who is our main contact, is a great listener, and very precise and sharp in his analyses.’
‘I find the team to be truly innovative, because unlike many other firms, the solutions proposed by this firm are pragmatic and in touch with the realities on the ground. These are therefore legally reliable but also workable solutions -which is a major asset.’
‘Benoit Neveu's advice is always much appreciated for its relevance and finesse. It is a pleasure to work with this efficient and imaginative team.’
Key clients
- Gecina
- Hines
- Trainline
- JP Morgan
- Altitude Infra
- Qair
- Aqualter
- EDF
- Airbus
- SFL
- Carrefour Property
- Unibail Rodamco
Work highlights
Advised Syndicat des Eaux d'Ile de France on the final phase of the tender for the award of a 12-year concession for the supply and distribution of drinking water in the Ile de France region, and successfully represented SEDIF in two major disputes.
Assisted Toulouse Métropole and Decoset in the context of the renewal of the concessions for the waste treatment and heating network of Toulouse - Le Mirail.
Advising on the revision of the future bioclimatic local urban plan (PLU-B) for the city of Paris.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Urban planning
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Anne-Laure Gauthier
Practice head
Vincent Guinot; Anne-Laure Gauthier; Xavier de Lesquen; Benoit Neveu