Best Lawyers in France for Administrative and Public Law
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Pierre Jakob is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law. Pierre, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philippe Hansen has been a partner since 2011. He’s specialized in urban planning, development law and became one of the most reknown experts in public property law. He also works regularly in the railway sector regulation and in art law, working both for public institutions and museums and for private collectors. He’s the author of a textbook on public property law (Propriété des personnes publiques en 100 questions, Le Moniteur, 2012). He also participates in sever...
Xavier Marchand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law. Xavier, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Xavier is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christophe Pichon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Public Law. Christophe, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christophe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Frederic Destal specialises in public law and is involved in regulatory issues linked to governmental authorities and legislatures, as well as in all types of administrative disputes. He also assists and advises during procurement procedures and at the termination of the delegation of public services particularly in the telecommunication networks sectors (internet, fibre optics, etc.). He is also involved in major telecommunications projects. Frédéric Destal also has profound ex...
Jérôme Michel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Public Law. Jérôme, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jérôme is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
François Braud is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law, Environmental Law and Public Law. François, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thierry Dal Farra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law, Construction Law and Public Law. Thierry, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thierry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hélène Gelas advises on public law, environmental law, urban planning law and energy law, in the field of energy and real estate. She holds a doctorate in law and assists her clients, from large listed groups and investment funds to small and medium-sized French and international companies, with advice and litigation before the administrative courts and in all stages of projects, whether for major real estate development projects or for renewable energy projects (wind, photovolt...
David Pilorge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law. David, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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