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CMS Francis Lefebvre

CMS Francis Lefebvre

France

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Administrative and public law

CMS Francis Lefebvre is particularly well-versed in public contracts and and regulatory issues across a diverse range of sectors. The group regularly assists sponsors and lenders in relation to major infrastructure operations, as well as in high-stakes public law litigation, and has considerable expertise in foreign direct investment control. The practice is co-led by François Tenailleau, who advises on a variety of issues relating to public contracts and who is known for his proficiency in the infrastructure, aerospace and defence industries, and Claire Vannini, who is an expert in public business law in addition to being an EU law specialist, and frequently acts in litigation relating to complex public law issues. Kawthar Ben Khelil excels in litigation in the public business law and infrastructure space.
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  • ‘The team proved to be highly competent, dynamic, and responsive. The involvement of the various stakeholders was very strong, and the coordination between the different members of the service delivery team was excellent. The organisation was very clear and adhered to.’

    ‘We dealt with highly qualified lawyers of exceptional quality and experience.'

    'Their knowledge and expertise were a true asset.' 'We would particularly like to commend the work carried out by François Tenailleau.’

    ‘The team provides comprehensive advice by being the entry point aggregating all the skills sought for our complex projects.’

    ‘I would like to highlight one lawyer in particular, Kawthar Ben Khelil, with whom it is both comfortable and reassuring to work.'

    'François Tenailleau: This experienced lawyer is brilliant in his ideas, reflections, and strategies, a true source of knowledge. He inspires respect.'

    'Thomas Carenzi has great sagacity, a strong work ethic, and invaluable advice followed up diligently. They form a highly effective and insightful team.’

Key clients

  • La Banque Postale Engie Caisse des dépôts et consignations Interparking Corsica Linea Bruker France Société d’exploitation des ports du détroit Lexmark International NGE Meridiam Bouygues Construction Eiffage Construction Grands Projets Eiffage Immobilier Indigo Crédit Agricole group Léon Grosse Veolia Energie et Decarbonation McCourt Global Total Raffinage France BPCE Lease Paris Saint Germain Football (PSG) Semmaris Moma Group Union nationale des centres sportifs de plein air (UCPA) Agence pour la formation professionnelle des adultes (AFPA) Belambra Canal Plus PSTW

Work highlights

Advised Eiffage Construction Grands Projets, as leader of a consortium, in connection with the procurement procedure launched by the University of Paris for the award of a major global public performance contract for the design, construction and operation-maintenance of a new university hospital campus in Saint-Ouen.