Led by public economic law veteran Laurent de la Brosse, OYAT is a go-to firm in complex public procurement contracts. The team is reputed for its litigation proficiency, and is particularly skilled in sectors such as real estate, infrastructure and transportation, as well as environmental and energy transition matters. Another notable practitioner is environmental law specialist Romain Canot, who advises both public and private clients on issues including polluted sites and soils, the circular economy, and tech and health risks.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A highly coordinated and united team capable of ensuring the transmission and continuity of files over long periods.’
- ‘Laurent de la Brosse: excellent availability and accessibility.’
- ‘Excellent expertise in public law. Strongly positions himself as a business partner, focusing on understanding the client's real-world issues.’
- ‘Laurent de la Brosse is a true specialist in public law and the undisputed and indisputable leader of the firm.’
- ‘Innovative in its approach to particularly complex litigation.’
- ‘Exceptionally smooth collaboration, meticulous follow-up, and sound advice on complex and long-term cases. Expertise in the substance of the matter was never found wanting.’
Work highlights
Advising the French State (Ministry of Higher Education) on the award of the concession agreement in the context of the implementation of the 'Paris Santé Numérique Campus' on the site of the former Val de Grace Hospital.
Advising Region Grand Est, Région Hauts-de-France, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Région Occitanie and Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the context of setting up local public companies for the management and financing of rolling stock.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Laurent de la Brosse
Other key lawyers
Romain Canot