Boutique firm CABANES Avocats advises public entities and authorities as well as international companies on all aspects of public business law. The group regularly assists on large scale infrastructure projects, and is a standout in administrative and public law litigation. The practice is co-led by Christophe CABANES, who is an expert in public procurement matters and disputes, and Vincent Michelin who is a favoured litigator before the administrative courts. Jérémie Couette and Benoît Polderman are both specialists in public contracts, the latter with unique capabilities in the transport sector, whereas Charlotte Pezin is another a public procurement expert.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Professionalism and availability.’
- ‘I am very satisfied with their high level of advice.’
- ‘The Cabanes firm strikes me as a leading authority in public contract law.'
- ‘They are remarkably efficient and quick to grasp the cases. The results of their work are beyond reproach.'
- ‘A responsive, competent team and on a personal level, very friendly.’
- ‘Vincent Michelin is a combative, rigorous, precise, and determined lawyer. He is also a very pleasant person to be around.’
Key clients
- Bouygues Construction
- Bouygues Travaux Publics
- Derichebourg Environnement
- Alstom
- Alstom Aptis
- Colas
- Bombardier
- Saur
- Vinci Construction
- Dalkia
- Clear Channel
- Sodexo
Work highlights
Advised the Ministry of the Economy in the context of the award of a major contract worth more than €3bn, relating to the social protection of its agents.
Represented the consortium composed of Bouygues Travaux publics and Vinci Construction in a high-stakes litigation concerning the construction of the €1.66bn 'Route du Littoral'.
Advising VEOLIA EAU on the award by Syndicat des Eaux d'Ile de France of the largest water contract in Europe, worth €4bn.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Christophe Cabanes; Vincent Michelin
Other key lawyers
Jérémie Couette; Benoît Polderman