An excellent choice for both private companies and major public bodies, Addleshaw Goddard is renowned for its proficiency in public law and administrative contracts, particularly in sectors such as defence, energy, communication tech, telecoms, transport, waste and water. In addition to its extensive experience in public law disputes and arbitration proceedings, the group is well-placed to advise on international projects and foreign investment control in France. Practice head Jacques Dabreteau is skilled in all aspects of public and administrative law, and Maxime Favre specialises in public law and projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Quality of advice, responsiveness, professionalism.’
- ‘The firm has extensive knowledge of this type of case concerning public and administrative law. The way cases are handled demonstrates this experience and expertise.'
- ‘The firm has extensive expertise spread across various departments and is active in numerous sectors. Such expertise and knowledge are essential for assisting medium and large companies.’
- ‘The team led by Jacques Dabreteau excels in its ability to tackle complex, niche subjects within very tight deadlines. Their legal and contractual expertise is a real advantage compared to other teams: they go beyond expectations and the topics discussed, and consistently offer valuable suggestions to the operational teams, who invariably praise their methodology.’
- ‘Jacques Dabreteau is always available when consulted on any type of subject, from the most common to the most unusual, even those outside the mainstream. It is primarily in this latter category that he distinguishes himself, through intelligent, fluid, and easily understandable legal reasoning. Jacques always takes the time to understand our expectations and consistently manages to resolve our questions with ingenious and reliable legal solutions. A truly exceptional lawyer!’
- ‘Creativity in structuring contracts, adapting to the client.’
Key clients
- Engie Green
- EllaLink
- Séché Environnement
- Veolia Eau
- SNCF Connect & Tech
- Boldyn Networks Limited
- EDEIS
- Fayat
- BIR
- SEIP ILE-DE-FRANCE
- Société Méditerranéenne d’Etudes et d’Informatique (SOMEI)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jacques Dabreteau
Other key lawyers
Maxime Favre