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Michel Sapin
msapin@franklin-paris.com
+ 33 1 45 02 79 00

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Michel Sapin

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Michel Sapin advises on high-stakes cases in France and abroad, particularly in Africa, especially in the public and semi-public sectors.

He also brings cutting-edge expertise in anti-corruption and compliance issues. He is thus strengthening the firm’s development strategy and asserting its position in the field of public affairs and good governance.

Michel assists and advises public and private entities and operators on issues relating to public and regulatory law, both as counsel and in litigation.

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  • Legal 500 EMEA 2026 – Michel Sapin is ranked in Administrative & Public law and Energy.
    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.
    « Extensive team, recognised in many countries. »
    « Recognised expertise and real-world experience in public law applied to projects. A responsive and agile team. »
  • Leaders League 2026 – Michel Sapin is ranked in the Project financing (Excellent) category of the Africa Desk Guide
  • Leaders League 2026 – Michel Sapin is ranked in the Energy, Environment, and Public law Guide:
  • Leaders League 2025 – Michel Sapin is ranked in “Compliance program” (Excellent) and “Internal investigation” (Highly recommended) categories of the Compliance Guide
  • Michel Sapin is individually ranked in the US directory Best Lawyers 2026
  • National School of Administration
  • Paris Institute of Political Studies
  • École normale supérieure : Postgraduate degree in geography
  • École normale supérieure : Bachelor’s degree in history