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Our public law team advises public bodies, local governments, semi-publicly owned companies and financial institutions on the construction, financing and management of public assets and services (underground trains, hospitals, stadiums, plants for treatment of household waste, etc.), including in connection with public-private partners.

We advise on a wide range of domestic and international transactions in particular for sponsors and corporates as well as a number of leading lending institutions.

Our attorneys provide advice in all areas of environmental law as it relates to M&A transactions as well as administrative, civil and criminal litigation, shut downs of industrial sites, negotiation with French and European authorities and regulatory issues.

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What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a top-tier public contract practice praised for its extensive experience in assisting with concession agreements and PPP projects. The team acts for a broad range of concession holders, particularly in transport infrastructure projects such as railways, airports or motorways. The law firm frequently works in collaboration with the firm's well-reputed finance and corporate departments.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Société d’Exploitation des Ports du Détroit, Société des Ports du Détroit, and their shareholders on the EUR863 million construction of the extension of the Port of Calais.

Strengths

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"Willkie Farr & Gallagher's expertise is indisputable in this sector."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"The team has a strong ability to deliver sound and reliable legal advice in every circumstance."

Public Law respondent
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"The team understands the commercial approach and has a real capacity for finding solutions."

Public Law respondent
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"The firm adopts a leading strategic approach between public, private and administrative actors."

Public Law respondent
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"The team's capacity to embrace complex topics and treat them properly is just remarkable."

Public Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Thierry Laloum
Thierry Laloum
Star Individuals

Thierry Laloum is an authority on the market, regularly advising on concession agreements and PPPs in the transportation, energy and telecommunications sectors.

"Thierry Laloum is a lawyer who knows how to turn situations around and has an exceptional strategic ability."

"Thierry is not just a legal adviser but also a true legal strategist and has an expertise and judgement that clients can rely on in even the most challenging legal scenarios. He offers innovative and forward-thinking legal solutions that set him apart."

"He is the best by far."

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