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Dentons’ Paris Public Law team advises public entities and private operators on the full range of French public and regulatory law, with a strong focus on infrastructure, transport, energy and major projects. Led by Partner Marc Fornacciari, the team acts for central and local authorities, state‑owned entities, financial institutions, investors and lenders on advisory and litigation mandates.

The practice covers all types of public contracts and concession schemes, including PPPs, concessions and complex project finance structures, and has deep experience navigating French administrative processes and engagement with public authorities.

    • Public procurement and public contracts
    • Projects, PPPs and concessions
    • Transport and infrastructure
    • Energy, environment and natural resources
    • Urban planning and local development
    • State‑owned entities and public companies
    • State liability and administrative litigation

The team also works closely with other Dentons groups, including Project Finance, Energy and Real Estate, on large‑scale, cross‑sector public law projects and transactions.

Clients (15)

  • Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
  • Compagnie Des Alpes
  • BMR Energy Ldt
  • BMR Energy Ldt
  • Flying Whales
  • EOLFI
  • RATP Dév. + Keolis
  • Haut-Rhin conseil départemental
  • Ile-de-france mobilités
  • Meridiam
  • Ministry for the ecological transition
  • Moroccan Airports Authority
  • Vinci
  • Université Paris Saclay (previously Université Paris Sud)
  • Direction départementale des territoires du Rhône

Industries (8)

  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Infrastructure
  • Media
  • Social facilities
  • Telecom
  • Transport
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Public Law - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons has a high-quality team with considerable experience in public law mandates. The team advises public authorities on the structuring of public tenders and the award of PPPs and concessions for the construction and operation of railways, roads and housing. The law firm has assisted with the updating of French transport legislation and is frequently involved in matters pertaining to the energy and education sectors. It is also experienced in handling litigation before administrative courts.

À propos de l’équipe

Dentons a une équipe de grande qualité possédant une expérience considérable dans les mandats de droit public. L’équipe conseille les pouvoirs publics dans le cadre de la structuration des appels d’offres publics et de l’attribution de PPP et de concessions pour la construction et l'exploitation de chemins de fer, de routes et de logements. Le cabinet d’avocats a participé à l’actualisation de la législation française sur les transports et intervient fréquemment sur des dossiers liés aux secteurs de l’énergie et de l’éducation. L'équipe est également expérimentée dans le traitement des contentieux devant les tribunaux administratifs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented the French Ministry of Economy in the Stade de France concession renewal.

  • Dentons a représenté le ministère français de l'Économie lors du renouvellement de la concession du Stade de France.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers have a good understanding of the issues and play an informed advisory role.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • Dentons is distinguished by its methodological rigor, its ability to get to the bottom of the matters, as well as by its understanding of specific issues.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • The level of service is excellent: the answers provided are clear, precise and up-to-date with the latest case law.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • The lawyers handle complex cases while maintaining a quality pedagogical approach for their client to fully understand the risks and opportunities of the options.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • The Dentons team has a proven track record of dealing with technically and politically complex cases.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • Dentons se distingue par sa rigueur méthodologique, sa capacité à aller au fond des choses, ainsi que par sa compréhension des enjeux spécifiques.

    Public Law respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Fornacciari
    Marc Fornacciari

    Marc Fornacciari

    Marc Fornacciari is well placed to advise on PPP and concession contracts across a range of sectors, including transport and energy. He displays further skill in litigation relating to public contracts.

    Marc Fornacciari est bien placé pour conseiller sur les contrats de PPP et de concession dans divers secteurs, notamment les transports et l’énergie. Il fait preuve d’une compétence supplémentaire dans le contentieux des contrats publics.

    • He does everything for the client to be happy. He provides open communication and he is very honest.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • We are very satisfied with the quality of the exchanges and the results provided by Marc Fornacciari.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Marc has very good interpersonal skills and understanding of the issues.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • I greatly appreciate Marc's expertise, as well as his availability and his pedagogy.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • He was able to guide us through the process, clearly explaining each step and bringing us to its conclusion in a convincing way.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • J’apprécie énormément l’expertise de Marc, ainsi que sa disponibilité et sa pédagogie.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Il fait tout pour que le client soit satisfait. Il communique de manière ouverte et il est très honnête.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Marc a d'excellentes compétences relationnelles et une très bonne compréhension des enjeux.

      Public Law respondentFrance
    • Nous sommes très satisfaits de la qualité des échanges et des résultats obtenus par Marc Fornacciari.
      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Il a su nous guider tout au long du processus, en expliquant clairement chaque étape et en nous amenant à sa conclusion de manière convaincante.

      Public Law respondentFrance
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