The 20 Best Public and Administrative Law Lawyers in France in 2026
Romaric Lazerges is among the professionals included in the ranking compiled by Impact Lawyers.
| Lawyer | Law firm | Main profile |
|---|---|---|
| Romaric Lazerges | A&O Shearman | Public contracts and infrastructure |
| Henri Savoie | Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | Public economic law |
| Philippe Delelis | Jones Day | Public procurement and regulation |
| Thierry Laloum | Willkie Farr & Gallagher | Infrastructure and public sector |
| David Préat | Clifford Chance | Public contracts and energy |
| Marc Fornacciari | Dentons | Public procurement |
| Thomas Courtel | Gide Loyrette Nouel | Infrastructure and public projects |
| Christophe Cabanes | Cabanes Avocats | Public contracts and litigation |
| Frédéric Salat-Baroux | Weil Gotshal & Manges | Public law and institutional affairs |
| Emmanuel Glaser | Fréget Glaser & Associés | Regulation and administrative litigation |
| Christine Le Bihan-Graf | Hogan Lovells Cadwalader | Energy and regulation |
| Vincent Brenot | August Debouzy | Public economic law |
| Jean-Luc Champy | White & Case | Infrastructure and procurement |
| Pascal Cuche | Freshfields | Public law and transactions |
| Thierry Dal Farra | UGGC Avocats | Public contracts and litigation |
| Jean Latournerie | Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats | Public sector and projects |
| Emmanuelle Mignon | August Debouzy | Public law and regulation |
| Frédéric Mion | Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier | Public economic law |
| Geoffroy Berthon | Orrick | Infrastructure and public procurement |
| Benoit Neveu | Lacourte Raquin & Associés | Public real estate law |
How the ranking was compiled
This ranking does not reproduce the order of any directory. Impact Lawyers has cross-referenced individual recognitions from Chambers France, Legal 500, Leaders League, and other professional sources, subjecting them to its own editorial weighting. The baseline industry source can be consulted here.
The assessment combines cross-recognition and continuity in directories (30 %), complexity and relevance of verifiable practice (25 %), technical specialization in public procurement, regulation, infrastructure, concessions, urban planning, and administrative litigation (20 %), leadership and professional independence (15 %), and international, academic, or institutional standing (10 %).
Impact Lawyers' proprietary criteria
External bands and tiers are used as evidence, not as an outcome. Firm recognition does not automatically extend to the lawyer, and name recognition does not replace specialization. The ability to personally lead matters, develop a distinct practice, and operate in domestic and international settings is also assessed.
This methodology explains why the list and rankings do not fully align with Chambers, Legal 500, or Leaders League. Directories typically rank firms, group professionals into bands without internal ranking, and rely on submission processes. Impact Lawyers transforms these indicators, alongside editorial review, into an individual selection.
Featured professionals
Romaric Lazerges stands out for the balance between track record, specialization, leadership, and sustained recognition. Henri Savoie and Philippe Delelis also rank among the featured professionals in this selection. Differences between closely ranked profiles may be minimal.
How it should be interpreted
The ranking provides a general assessment based on public information available as of 2026. It does not evaluate legal fees, does not guarantee outcomes, and does not assert that an included professional is the best choice for every matter. The specific selection must take into account conflicts of interest, industry sector, jurisdiction, availability, language, budget, and attorney-client trust.
Professional trajectories may change. Before publishing future updates, it is advisable to verify partner movements, new structures, and potential incompatibilities. The 2026 edition serves as a reasoned snapshot of the French market, not as a permanent certification.
