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Freshfields

Public Law

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Public Law - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a strong group of lawyers dedicated to public law matters. The team handles litigations before the Conseil d’Etat, alongside general regulatory matters. The lawyers are active across multiple sectors, including energy and transportation.

À propos de l’équipe

Freshfields a une solide équipe d'avocats spécialisés en droit public. L'équipe gère des contentieux devant le Conseil d'État, ainsi que des questions réglementaires générales. Les avocats interviennent dans de nombreux secteurs, notamment l'énergie et les transports.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields assisted the APE with the public law aspects of the new nuclear programme and the launch of six EPR2 reactors.

  • Freshfields a assisté l'APE sur les aspects de droit public du nouveau programme nucléaire et du lancement de six réacteurs EPR2.

Strengths

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  • The firm's main strengths are the quality of analysis, the pragmatism of the solutions provided and the availability of teams and partners.

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  • The law firm is available and responsive even when the deadlines are very short.

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  • It is an excellent team that is very used to complex cases.

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  • It is a well-run and well-organised team which is highly responsive and takes on a comprehensive approach.

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  • Les principaux atouts du cabinet sont la qualité de l'analyse, le pragmatisme des solutions proposées et la disponibilité des équipes et des associés.

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  • C'est une équipe bien gérée et organisée, très réactive et qui adopte une approche globale.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Pascal Cuche
    Pascal Cuche

    Pascal Cuche

    Pascal Cuche demonstrates a wealth of experience in handling regulatory and contractual matters for clients in the energy, transport and defence industries.

    Pascal Cuche fait preuve d’une vaste expérience dans le traitement de questions réglementaires et contractuelles pour des clients des secteurs de l’énergie, des transports et de la défense.

    • Pascal is available and provides strategic advice.

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    • Pascal is known for his detailed analysis of the legal implications and his creativity on matters.

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    • Pascal Cuche is someone we rate a lot. He is absolutely key in public law and regulatory matters.

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    • Pascal is a remarkable practitioner.

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    • Pascal est disponible et fournit des conseils stratégiques.

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    • Pascal est reconnu pour son analyse détaillée des implications juridiques et sa créativité dans ce domaine.

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    • Pascal Cuche est un avocat que nous estimons beaucoup. Il est absolument essentiel en matière de droit public et de réglementation.

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    • Pascal est un avocat remarquable.

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