Orrick advises both private and public clients across a broad range of public law matters and projects, with notable expertise in areas such as concessions, public-private contracts and public procurement. The group is highly proficient in regulated sectors such as energy and electronic communications, and regularly appears in before courts in administrative litigation. Geoffroy Berthon leads the practice and is a proficient public law specialist, with extensive experience in matters involving public contracts, regulated sectors, and litigation before the French administrative courts. The team also includes Constance Boillot who focuses on public contracts, energy and infrastructure project development in sectors such as energy and renewables, electronic communications and transport, and Adil Kourtih is a standout on infrastructure and energy mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent understanding of the issues and main risks involved in public service delegations, particularly in the telecommunications sector. Highly responsive and available during key negotiation phases. Deliver high-quality written work.’
- ‘Geoffroy Berthon is a reliable professional, with insightful and highly accurate analysis. Constance Boillot has excellent negotiation skills, she has great potential!’
- ‘Orrick's public and administrative law team delivers rigorous, meticulous, and high-quality work. The lawyers on the team are attentive to their clients' needs and respect agreed-upon deadlines. Their ability to propose tailored solutions in complex situations, along with their in-depth knowledge of infrastructure projects in France, are significant assets. Their advice brings real added value to cases.’
- ‘Geoffroy Berthon is a partner who has a complete mastery of his field, while also being available and attentive. Adil Kourtih is a rigorous and serious colleague who delivers high-quality work and is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- 3i Infrastructure plc
- Accenture
- Aéroport de Lyon
- Aéroport de Marseille
- Aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur
- Akiem
- Allianz Global Investors
- Amarenco
- Antin Infrastructure
- Ardian
- Auchan group
- Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
- Bolloré Transport & Logistics
- Boralex
- Bouygues Construction
- Caisse d’Epargne Ile-de-France
- Caisse Des Dépôts et Consignations
- Dalkia
- DIF Capital Partners
- EGIS
Work highlights
Advising the French government (Ministry in charge of energy) on the development of all offshore wind projects in France, including an unprecedented competitive procedure for four offshore wind projects on geographically opposite coasts, using different technologies, both fixed and floating.
Advised the consortium composed of Egis, Bouygues Construction, Serena Industrial Partners, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur and TIIC, which was awarded the new concession for Paris-Beauvais airport with a view to its modernisation.
Advised a banking pool of lenders in connection with the approximately 1 billion refinancing of the existing debt of the SFTRF, which holds the concession for the Fréjus Tunnel and A43 motorway.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Geoffroy Berthon
Other key lawyers
Constance Boillot; Adil Kourtih