Chambers Review
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Public Law - France
What the Team is Known For
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 transport, TMT and energy, with additional experience in regulatory investigations. The lawyers are also well equipped to advise on related litigation.
Strengths
I am always amazed by the quality of the associates at A&O Shearman; they are really good.
A&O Shearman is a very responsive, pragmatic and innovative firm. They are client-oriented, highly structured and able to articulate legal concepts to non-lawyers clearly.
The team have a real ability to present the issues in a simple and operational way.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised Verkor on the development and financing of a large gigafactory.
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.
Romaric Lazerges has very appreciable responsiveness. He is able to invest very quickly in very complex cases with implications outside the legal sphere. He has a highly developed strategic sense.
Romaric Lazerges is a remarkable partner - available, responsive, highly technical on matters and always providing valuable advice.
Romaric Lazerges is a very competent, responsive lawyer who meets our needs perfectly.
