Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 1
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Jones Day advises on regulatory issues affecting clients across the energy, transport and telecommunications sectors. The team has experience in standout public law mandates seeking to facilitate the privatisation of key French infrastructure. The law firm regularly advises on the negotiation and award of public contracts and related disputes. The department acts for private companies on their participation in public procurement processes, including bids for the award of energy or infrastructure construction contracts. It represents clients in cases before regional administrative courts.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advised Enedis on the creation of an industrial partnership to design and develop an operational digital system for managing the French power distribution network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm gives spontaneous responses within the hour, details within half a day, and full notes within the day."
"The firm gives spontaneous responses within the hour, details within half a day, and full notes within the day."
Notable Practitioners
Philippe Delelis remains a notable name in the market through his experience before administrative courts and handling of regulatory issues. He boasts further expertise in public procurement mandates. He is a favourite amongst clients in the energy, transport and real estate sectors.
"Philippe Delelis is a very good and clever lawyer."
"He is exceptional."
Nicolas Brice advises on concession and public procurement contracts for clients in the energy and telecommunications sectors. He demonstrates further experience in administrative proceedings.
"Nicolas Brice has been perfect at every step."