Emmanuel Paillard | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

For more than 16 years, he has advised French (public and private) and foreign clients in all areas of public and construction law, particularly in the context of major projects.

He was involved in operations relating to the design, financing, construction/reconfiguration and operation of the Marseille Velodrome stadium, the new Ministry of Defence, the new Palais de Justice in Paris, the Condorcet Campus, and the high-speed network in the Alsace region, amongst others. He currently advises the Société du Grand Paris on the Grand Paris Express project and the contracting authority of a liquid natural gas power plant project in the French Overseas Communities.
 
His clients include large foreign groups that he advises on the development of their business activities in France, particularly in the fields of public procurement, construction, the environment, urban planning, energy and insurance.
 
He frequently represents clients before the administrative and judicial courts.
 
Before joining Fieldfisher, He was a partner at Watson Farley Williams (2012-2015) and Gowling WLG, where he was co-head of the Project / Public Law department. He began his career at Orrick Rambaud Martel where he was appointed Counsel in 2008.
 
He holds a postgraduate degree in public law and international law and a doctorate in law from the University of Paris II.  He was a policy officer to the Legal Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2003.
 
He speaks French and English.

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A brilliant sun shines behind a fluffy cloud in a purple and blue sky. Sun rays radiate outward, casting a warm glow around the cloud. A hint of lens flare adds an ethereal touch to the vibrant scene.
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Development of renewable energies: cross views between Brussels and Paris

31.05.2023
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A classic building with tall Ionic columns and a triangular pediment is shown from a low angle against a clear blue sky, highlighting the architectural details. The photograph has a purple tint cast over it.
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Derogation licence from protected species obligations and opinion of the Conseil d'Etat: has all the uncertainty been resolved?

16.12.2022
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Two engineers wearing safety helmets and reflective vests stand in front of several wind turbines at sunset. One holds a laptop while the other points towards the wind farm. The sky is a blend of pink, orange, and blue hues.
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Fieldfisher, CLS and WindEurope release international market study on wind farm permit challenges

08.11.2021
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Two individuals in business attire shake hands, overlaid with a semi-transparent globe focused on Europe. The background is a gradient of blue and purple, suggesting themes of global collaboration and partnership.
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Juridictions administratives et Covid-19 : quel impact sur leur fonctionnement ?

27.03.2020
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Autorisations administratives et Covid-19 : quel impact sur les délais ?

27.03.2020
Par Emmanuel Paillard, associé, et Noélie Diernac, élève-avocate Aux termes de l'article 11 de la loi n° 2020-290 du 23 mars 2020 d’urgence pour faire face à l’épidémie de covid-19, le Gouvernement a notamment été autorisé à prendre par ordonnance toute mesure relevant du domaine de la loi pour adapter les délais et les procédures pendant la période d'urgence sanitaire.
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