
The public law team at Jones Day represents both domestic and international clients on major transactional, regulatory and contentious mandates involving public entities, with notable expertise in issues involving administrative contracts, public sector reorganisations, public financial law, and litigation. Co-leding the practice, Philippe Delelis is a specialist in administrative litigation, complex regulatory issues and government contracts, and Nicolas J. Brice advises on a broad range of public law matters and disputes in sectors such as transportation, energy and TMT. Other key practitioners include Xavier Domino and Pierre Barthélemy.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Very high level of expertise, almost unique at this level, responsiveness, precision.’
- ‘Philippe Delélis: a marriage of the sharpest intellect and top-level expertise, legally innovative, original, and attentive. Pierre Barthélémy: exceptional rigour and an extraordinary work ethic.'
- ‘Philippe Delelis' in-depth knowledge of his clients ensures smooth and efficient management across all areas of law.'
Key clients
- ENEDIS
- Credit Mutuel
- RATP GROUP
- Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC) / Banque des Territoires
- Engie
- Groupe Floirat
- MERCIALYS
- TotalEnergies
- Dalkia
- Veolia
- Électricité de Strasbourg
- TDF
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Philippe Delelis; Nicolas J. Brice
Other key lawyers
Xavier Domino; Pierre Barthélemy.

