DLA Piper is recognised for its strong expertise in the field of public procurement, routinely advising state entities, sponsors and lenders on the awarding and negotiation of contracts for major infrastructure projects and services. Demonstrating strength across the energy, transport, telecoms, utilities and healthcare sectors, the team is also skilled in regulatory issues, administrative litigation (including high-profile challenges to decisions by government and regulators) and the public law aspects of corporate transactions. Jérôme Pentecoste, who is well versed in public procurement and PPPs, as well as the financing of public projects, leads the team with Ruxandra Lazar, a key name for public contracts and litigation. Jean-Luc Heckenroth is also noted.
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Key clients

  • Vermilion REP
  • Vodacom RDC / Vodacom Group

Work highlights

Assisting a client in the negotiation of a public procurement contract with the French Ministry of Defence.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Ruxandra Lazar; Jérôme Pentecoste

Other key lawyers

Jean-Luc Heckenroth