The liberalisation of an increasing number of sectors, coupled with the budgetary restrictions imposed on administrations, have together overturned public procurement practices. Rules for competitive bidding are strictly applied, the financing of public procurement is of primary importance, and disputes between both competitors and co-contractors are more widespread.
Gide advises contracting authorities and companies on major public procurement contracts, whether works and services concessions, public-private partnerships or other forms.
Considerable practice specialised in public and administrative law. Active in public procurement, PPP, energy, public property and urban planning. Advises clients in both the public and private sectors.
Chambers Europe 2016
Experience includes:
Gide’s 'highly available and flexible' team shows 'remarkable expertise and creativity', and draws together a broad range of expertise including PPP, regulatory, litigation and urban law.
Legal 500 EMEA 2016
Large and famous public law team that specialises in public procurement, privatisations and PPPs, typically representing sponsors. Highly active in litigation work as well as advising private and public entities on administrative law concerning a number of regulated sectors. Team noted for its expertise in the energy, urban planning, public property, environment and sustainable development sectors.
Chambers Europe 2015