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Public Law - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS attracts attention for its presence in a significant volume of contentious administrative matters. The team advises unsuccessful bidders on appeals against the award of public contracts. The law firm has a broader non-contentious practice whose work extends from the award of public contracts through to advice on infrastructure and construction projects. The department advises on the compatibility of French law with EU regulations.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted SEMMARIS with a dispute following a fire at an incineration plant near the Rungis market.

Strengths

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"It is a team with particularly sharp technical and legal skills."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"CMS has managed to understand the questions and problems our company was facing. They found the answers in the law and have translated it with concrete action plans."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"The team is careful, rigorous, and clear in its demonstrations. It has a good knowledge of European and public law and procedures."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"CMS is able to complete good and thorough analysis, and it goes the extra mile to consider questions and get different viewpoints to answer things properly. Working with them is extremely useful."

Public Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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François Tenailleau
2
Band 2

François Tenailleau advises on concession contracts and public procurement mandates. He also advises clients on significant PPPs and project matters.

"François Tenailleau is exceptionally smart, skilled and experienced. He is also rigorous, creative, and solution-driven."

"He has a very cutting-edge expertise and he is innovative and curious."

"He knows the complex problems we face and always responds quickly, concisely and pragmatically to these."

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François Tenailleau
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