Ruxandra Lazar heads DLA Piper France’s Public Law practice. A graduate of the École nationale d’administration (ENA), she combines an in-depth understanding of the French administration and public sector with more than 20 years’ experience advising on complex projects, transactions and disputes involving public law and regulated sectors.
She advises French and international clients on sensitive matters involving the French State, public authorities and regulators. Her practice covers administrative, constitutional and EU law, public procurement and public contracts, sectoral regulation, French foreign investment control, privatisations and other strategic regulatory matters.
Ruxandra has particular experience in energy and natural resources, infrastructure, defence, telecommunications, transport and public services. She is especially recognised for her work in the energy transition sector, including geothermal energy, mining and critical minerals projects, where she advises on project development, permitting, regulatory reform and disputes.
Her practice is distinguished by the combination of advisory, transactional and contentious expertise. She assists clients throughout the full lifecycle of projects and investments, from structuring and regulatory approvals to implementation and dispute resolution, including high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings.
