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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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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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Public Law - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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

À propos de l’équipe

Willkie Farr & Gallagher a une pratique de premier plan en matière de contrats publics, reconnue pour sa vaste expérience dans le cadre d’accords de concession et de projets PPP. L’équipe intervient pour le compte d’un large éventail de concessionnaires, notamment sur des projets d’infrastructures de transport tels que les chemins de fer, les aéroports ou les autoroutes. L'équipe travaille fréquemment en collaboration avec les départements finance et M&A réputés du cabinet.

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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented VINCI Autoroutes in the negotiation of a financial claim against the French State, regarding the Gilets Jaunes protests.

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher a représenté VINCI Autoroutes dans la négociation d'une réclamation financière contre l'État français, concernant les manifestations des Gilets jaunes.

Strengths

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  • There is great responsiveness from the lawyers, and it is a very pleasant team.

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  • The team knows how to find business-oriented solutions.

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  • It is one of the best law firms, the lawyers are our go-to partners for challenging projects.

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  • It is a highly experienced firm, accustomed to handling complex cases.

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  • The team is distinguished by an extremely experienced public law practice, combined with a strong capacity for innovation and a remarkable strategic vision.

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  • Il s'agit d'un cabinet très expérimenté, habitué à traiter des dossiers complexes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thierry Laloum
    Thierry Laloum

    Thierry Laloum

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

    Thierry Laloum est une autorité sur le marché, conseillant régulièrement sur des contrats de concession et des PPP dans les secteurs des transports, de l’énergie et des télécommunications.

    • Thierry always has an excellent vision of the next moves in matters.

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    • Thierry is easily one of the most brilliant lawyers in his field.

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    • His strategic vision, his in-depth understanding of complex issues and his ability to structure operational solutions make him a valuable adviser.

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    • Thierry Laloum is a very available partner with a rich and recognised experience.

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    • Thierry is one of the leading public law lawyers and a strategic partner of choice for the most complex cases.

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    • Thierry Laloum est un associé très disponible, fort d'une expérience riche et reconnue.

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    • Sa vision stratégique, sa compréhension approfondie des enjeux complexes et sa capacité à structurer des solutions opérationnelles font de lui un conseiller précieux.

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    • Thierry est sans conteste l'un des avocats les plus brillants dans son domaine.

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    • Thierry a toujours une excellente vision des prochaines étapes dans les dossiers.

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    • Thierry est l'un des avocats en droit public les plus réputés et un partenaire stratégique de choix pour les affaires les plus complexes.

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