Sophie Pignon

Admnistrative and public law - ‘Strengths: Responsive, not dogmatic, and enterprising in the way it approaches legal issues. It is much more suited than many firms to operational issues. And it charges prices that are consistent with the issues at stake.’; ‘Sophie Pignon and Claire Desjardins position themselves as partners who can also challenge clients. Very good communication.’; 'Efficient and very knowledgeable about their area of expertise.'; 'Sophie Pignon and Marcos Portela Barreto are experts in this area, who provide tailor-made and practical advice on the problems we encounter, with the ability to propose innovative and appropriate solutions.'

Public Law (Individual ranking) - "Sophie has a fine expertise in concessions; she is also gifted in commercial relations. It is a real pleasure to work with her." ; "Sophie supports us in the best possible way. She is available, responsive and extremely competent." ; "Sophie has a very pragmatic approach to the rules of law. It is always interesting to have her perspective on a case. Her advice and analysis are excellent and relevant."

Since 2010, Leading individual - Public law - France - band 4: Sophie Pignon of Taylor Wessing provides advice across a range of contractual issues, including public service delegation contracts, concession contracts and PPPs. Her clients include telecommunication companies, public bodies and energy providers. "Sophie Pignon is a true expert in public law with a strong talent for finding creative and practical solutions in situations where the solutions are not obvious. Not only is she efficient but she is also very pleasant to work with.“ - "Sophie is pragmatic and has a very good practice. She also has a good expertise in the subjects we deal with, and understands well the impacts we could face."