David Préat
Europe Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Public Law
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About
Provided by David Préat
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
Europe
David Préat is a highly praised practitioner who is frequently advising on notable concession contracts and public procurement matters across a range of sectors, including transportation, energy and TMT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David Préat is the best public lawyer I know. He offers very creative solutions and strategies and is a star in the market."
"He has a good capacity for being creative, and is a very strong lawyer."
"He is an outstanding partner."
"David Préat is the best public lawyer I know. He offers very creative solutions and strategies and is a star in the market."
"He has a good capacity for being creative, and is a very strong lawyer."
"He is an outstanding partner."
