LAWYER PROFILE

David Préat

France 2026

Clifford Chance Europe LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public Law

France

20 years ranked

About

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France

Practice Areas

David Préat advises public and private entities as well as financial institutions on public law matters including deregulation, energy, privatisation, state aids, public domain and public services.

David specialises in public contracts (concessions, public private partnerships (PPP), public procurement) in relation to major infrastructure projects including arenas, hospitals, prisons, railways, motorways and airports.

Career

University of Paris XI (Public Law) 1989

Cabinet J-P Boivin 1989

University of Paris XI / Paris Bar (Institut de Droit Public des Affaires) 1990

Admitted as an avocat in Paris 1991

Joined Gide Loyrette Nouel 1991

Joined Clifford Chance 1999

Partner since 2002

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Public Law - France

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

David Préat is a highly praised practitioner who frequently advises on notable concession contracts and public procurement matters across a range of sectors including transport, energy and TMT.

Editorial individuel

David Préat est un avocat très apprécié qui conseille fréquemment sur des contrats de concession et des questions de marchés publics dans un grand nombre de secteurs, notamment les transports, l’énergie et les TMT.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Préat has very good interpersonal skills.
Public LawChambers France
David is not only the best lawyer in the field, but also the friendliest.
Public LawChambers France
David Préat a d'excellentes compétences relationnelles.
Public LawChambers France
David est non seulement le meilleur avocat dans son domaine, mais aussi le plus sympathique.
Public LawChambers France