Public Law – Regulatory

Our Public Law – Regulatory department advises public and private sector clients on public contracts and procurement and has specialist expertise in regulated industry sectors.

Our department advises public entities and private corporations on public contracts (concession-type contracts, land-use agreements, PPP and other complex financing transactions) and public procurement. We have particular strength in leading work for highly-regulated industry players including in the areas of energy & natural resources, telecoms and the environment. We also offer significant competition law strength for each of these sectors. Our department represents clients before the administrative and constitutional courts, as well as in their dealings with the relevant regulatory authorities. We leverage our in-depth knowledge of public-private sector relationships to guide French and overseas-based private sector companies and public authorities in the full range of projects governed by public law.

Public procurement
Public contracts
Regulation, privatizations
State-owned land & complex financing transactions
Urban planning
Public competition law

What they say

Legal 500 EMEA 2026 – The team is ranked in Administrative & 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.”

Leaders League 2026 – The team is ranked in the Project finance: advising banks or sponsor (Excellent) category of the Projects & Infrastructure Guide
Leaders League 2026 – The department is ranked in the Energy, Environment, Public Authorities & Businesses Guide in the following categories:
- Administrative contracts and related litigation (Excellent)
- Market regulation (Excellent)
- Renewable energy law (Excellent)
- Energy: market regulation (Excellent)
- Public domain (Highly recommended)
- Urban commercial (Highly recommended)
- Urban commercial planning (Highly recommended)
- Classified installations for environmental protection, polluted sites and soil, industrial wastelands (Highly recommended)
- Waste management law (Recommended)
- Environmental litigation (Recommended)