Chambers Review
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Public Law - France
What the Team is Known For
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe moves up the rankings this year on the back of a strengthening market presence. The firm advises construction and project companies on concession agreements and PPP projects. The law firm has notable experience in renewable energy and public infrastructure projects, often winning instructions on key mandates relating to motorway and railway concessions.
Strengths
They have very strong expertise, and the advice is precisely tailored to the challenges of the business. With a very pragmatic approach, they are keen to find the right solution for each circumstance.
The lawyers at Orrick have many complementary skills in-house to be able to meet the client's needs. The team are very responsive, always available and possess technical expertise.
The firm is capable of handling complex cases as the lawyers have strong technical skills. Their competencies are extensive in the different areas of law and well articulated.
Work Highlights
Orrick advised a consortium led by Egis Airport Opération on the call for tenders for the award of a concession contract for the construction of the new Beauvais-Tillé regional airport.
Notable practitioners
Geoffroy Berthon moves up the rankings due to his expertise in concession contracts and tender processes, especially for large-scale energy and transport infrastructure.
Geoffroy is responsive. He provided very good advice and support.
It is a real pleasure to work with Geoffroy. I hope that other opportunities will arise in the future.
Geoffroy Berthon is very competent with a high level of technical expertise.