Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

The ‘exceptional’ Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses a comprehensive public law practice which is particularly commended for its expertise in the fields of energy (where the team continues to advise on high-profile nuclear and hydrogen power projects), telecoms, and rail and road transport. In addition to assisting with complex regulatory matters, the group advises on public procurement, concessions, project finance and significant M&A transactions involving public sector companies. On the contentious side, the team is active in administrative litigation, including challenging the awarding of public contracts and seeking compensation from the French state. Frédéric Salat-Baroux, a highly regarded adviser to key players across the energy and infrastructure sectors, and Marc Lordonnois, who is well versed in public infrastructure projects and transactions, lead the team. Maria Kabanova and Quentin Lejeune have notable expertise in the energy, telecoms and transport sectors.