Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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The firm has a skilled team that regularly advises French companies on their participation in public tender processes for important domestic infrastructure projects. The law firm advises on the negotiation of concession agreements and the structuring of supporting project finance facilities. The team also handles regulatory advisory mandates in a range of sectors such as transportation, TMT and energy, with additional experience in regulatory investigations. The lawyers are also well equipped to advise on related litigation cases. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted Hy24 on the development and financing of a project to implement a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very strong in finding pragmatic solutions and has a market-driven approach."
"The team is very knowledgeable and strong, and the lawyers know the market well. I am very satisfied with them."
"There was a great involvement from the partner and stability from a competent team."
"I was impressed with the firm, and its output and availability."
"The team is very strong in finding pragmatic solutions and has a market-driven approach."
"The team is very knowledgeable and strong, and the lawyers know the market well. I am very satisfied with them."
"There was a great involvement from the partner and stability from a competent team."
"I was impressed with the firm, and its output and availability."
Notable Practitioners
Romaric Lazerges is a leading name in the field with an established practice spanning the breadth of public law. His expertise covers concessions, regulatory issues, tenders and litigation cases.
"Romaric Lazerges very much listens to our business needs. He knows how to give efficient answers."
"Romaric is close to the client and clever in his strategy. He works hard to get results and drives his team effectively."
"He could give us options from multiple angles and hands-on, pragmatic solutions."