A&O Shearman

Acting for key players across the energy, transport, infrastructure and media sectors, financial institutions and public entities, A&O Shearman‘s public law team is ’undoubtedly among the very best in Paris‘, with expertise spanning regulatory issues, state aid, public procurement and public-private partnership contracts, and administrative litigation. Advising on matters relating to France’s energy transition is a key pillar of the practice; recent highlights include assisting with the development of hydrogen, gigafactory and offshore wind projects. The team is also noted for its strength in foreign investment regulation, where Luc Lamblin is a go-to adviser. Practice head Romaric Lazerges has a wide range of expertise spanning government contracts, regulatory issues and administrative disputes, while Arthur Sauzay is another key name, particularly for energy and environmental matters. Pauline Choplin is also noted.