Key contacts

Oyat avocats - Émilie de Boussiers
Émilie de Boussiers
Counsel
Oyat avocats - Romain Canot
Romain Canot
Partner
Oyat avocats - Laurent de la Brosse
Laurent de la Brosse
Partner
Practice

Contracts and public procurement

Our team works closely with public and private sector stakeholders to assist them at all stages of the award and performance of public contracts. In particular, our firm has developed cutting-edge expertise in the area of global contracts (global procurement contracts, concessions and public service delegations, agreements for the occupation of public property, the creation of holding companies, etc.).

Our perfect knowledge of the regulations applicable to these specific contracts, our expertise in the “project” approach and the practices involved in their implementation, as well as the possibility for our clients to call upon our firm’s other areas of expertise at any time, are key assets in ensuring the success and legal security of your project.

Our team also handles all aspects of litigation relating to the conclusion and performance of these contracts (summary proceedings, proceedings on the merits, mediation, conciliation and settlements, etc.) before both French and European courts (European Commission, CFI and CJEU).

Our practice covers all issues related to the regulation of these contracts under both national and European law (expertise and management in the classification of subsidies and other advantages granted by public authorities as State Aid).

Finally, our team can rely on the support of the firm’s other experts with whom we have strong synergies (Construction, Digital and Innovation, Corporate M&A).

TYPES OF INTERVENTIONS
IMPLEMENTATION OF A CONTRACT AWARD PROCEDURE

Implementation of a contract award procedure covering all legal aspects (definition of the legal structure, drafting of consultation documents, selection of candidates and analysis of tenders, dialogue and negotiations, finalisation of the contract, assistance in all matters to ensure the legal security of the procedure, etc).

SUPPORT DURING THE PERFORMANCE PHASE OF PUBLIC CONTRACTS

Support during the performance phase of public contracts: analysis of the legal feasibility of the proposed amendments, assistance in negotiations, and formalisation of contract amendments.

ASSISTANCE WITH ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Assistance with alternative dispute resolution (mediation, conciliation, settlement, arbitration)

REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL COURTS

Representation before the administrative and judicial courts in disputes relating to public procurement: summary proceedings, appeals on grounds of ultra vires, appeals for damages, appeals challenging the validity of contracts.

LEGAL SUPPORT IN PRE-NOTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

Legal support for our clients in pre-notification and notification procedures before the European Commission under State Aid regulations.

RANKINGS & AWARDS
LEGAL EMEA 2024

Laurent de la Brosse / Leading individual – Tier 1
Romain Canot – Recomended lawyer
Droit administratif et public – Tier 3

DÉCIDEURS - LEADERS LEAGUE -2024
  • Public Business Law – Administrative Contracts and Related Litigation: Excellent
  • Public Business Law – Local Authorities and Mixed Economy: Excellent
  • Public Business Law – PPP Contracts: Structuring – Mid Cap: Excellent
  • Public Business Law – PPP Contracts: Structuring – Large Cap: Excellent
  • Public Business Law – Market Regulation: highly recommended
LE POINT

Ranking of the Best Law Firms in France 2024 by Le Point”

Public law / 5 stars

BEST LAWYERS 2024

Public Law – Recognized
Real Estate Law – Recognized