Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

‘A reference in public law’, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP enjoys a particularly strong reputation in the field of administrative litigation, where the team frequently handles complex and high-profile claims against the French state (including an ongoing case concerning the damages suffered by highway concessionaires as a result of the “Gilets jaunes” protests), in addition to disputes over the awarding and performance of public procurement contracts. The firm’s broad practice also covers the procurement and financing of large-scale public transport and utilities projects, and regulatory issues, particularly in the renewable energy sector, with a client base that ranges from public entities to sponsors, investors and utilities companies. ‘Excellent advisor’ Thierry Laloum heads the practice and is particularly highly regarded for his expertise in administrative litigation, while the strong secondary line-up includes Anne-Laure Barel, Virgile Chanel and Charles-Antoine Erignac.