An excellent choice for international clients and cross-border mandates, DLA Piper regularly advises on public law and administrative issues that intersect litigation, regulation and transactions. The group is particularly well-versed in regulated sectors such as energy, defence, telecoms and infrastructure and is practice is led by Ruxandra Lazar, who has significant experience in public law litigation, advisory and transactional work across a variety of industries. Pierre Sikorav joined the practice in November 2025 from Linklaters.
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Key clients
- Vermilion REP
- Vodacom RDC / Vodacom International
- Amazon Web Services
- Novomatic AG
- Caisse des dépôts et consignations
- Lithium de France
- AVZ Minerals
- Lithium de France
Work highlights
Advised Novomatic AG on its strategic entry into the French casino market, through the acquisition of Vikings Casinos, a group operating 10 casinos across France.
Advised AVZ Minerals on public law and mining law aspects of the Manono lithium project in the DRC, including ICSID and ICC arbitration proceedings concerning mining rights, marking the first lithium mining claim filed at ICSID.
Advised a leading global company in connection with an inquiry initiated by a French regulatory authority.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Pierre Sikorav
Practice head
Ruxandra Lazar
Other key lawyers
Pierre Sikorav