Cendrine Delivré
A specialist in public procurement, administrative law and environmental law, Cendrine Delivré is particularly well known for her advice on major energy (renewable, hydroelectric), infrastructure and transport (rail, motorway, airport and port) and mining projects.
Cendrine advises developers, industrialists, investment funds, international institutions and public bodies on the negotiation and drafting of infrastructure contracts (concessions, PPPs) and energy contracts (power purchase agreements, PPAs), as well as on monitoring contract performance and renegotiation. She also assists clients in responding to public tenders.
Cendrine has worked in France, Europe and Africa for over 15 years. She has advised on the structuring of major projects in France as well as in French- and English-speaking Africa.
Cendrine obtained a doctorate in public finance in 2004 and has been an Associate Professor of Public Law since 2006. She gives numerous lectures in France and abroad on the structuring of infrastructure projects. Cendrine is a member of the International Law Association and the American Bar Association.
- Legal 500 EMEA 2025 – Cendrine Delivré is ranked in Administrative & Public law and in Energy. She is recognized as Leading Partner in Regulatory and public law.
Franklin is a go-to firm for both public entities and private corporations on a variety of public contracts and procurement matters. With expertise that spans public-private partnerships in a broad range of sectors, the group regularly represents clients before administrative and constitutional courts, as well as in their dealings with regulatory authorities. Leading the practice, Jérôme Michel advises on a broad range of public law projects and disputes, especially in the energy sector, Cendrine Delivré is a seasoned practitioner in public procurement, environmental issues and state aid, and Michel Sapin has rare capabilities handling cross-border mandates, particularly ones involving the African continent.
« Cendrine Delivre is an impressive guide on complex matters in complex operating environments. She is collaborative, engaging, and a genuine pleasure to work with. I would not -and have not- hesitated to recommend her to many colleagues. »
« Extensive team, recognised in many countries. »
« Cendrine Delivré is an expert in concessions, regulations and energy-related projects. »
« Recognised expertise and real-world experience in public law applied to projects. A responsive and agile team. »
« Cendrine Delivré possesses extensive legal expertise and is able to identify, resolve, and anticipate situations, making a difference through legal analysis, which is her priority. She is very pragmatic and always focused on the successful completion of her mandate within the original terms of her commitment. » - Décideurs 2026 – Cendrine Delivré is ranked in the Project financing (Excellent), Natural ressources and renewable energies (Excellent) and International arbitration and litigation (Recommended) categories of the Africa Desk Guide
- Décideurs 2026 – Cendrine Delivré is ranked in the Energy, Environment, Public Authorities & Businesses Guide in the following categories:
- Administrative contracts and related litigation (Excellent)
- Public domain (Excellent)
- Market regulation (Excellent)
- Renewable energy law (Excellent)
- Energy: market regulation (Excellent)
- Classified installations for environmental protection, polluted sites and soil, industrial wastelands (Highly recommended)
- Waste management law (Recommended)
- Environmental litigation (Valuable practice)
- Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche : Agrégation in public law
- Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 : PhD in public law