Benjamin de Sevin

Partner

Offices : Paris office

languages : French / English / Spanish

Introduction

I have spent my entire career at UGGC Law Firm! I joined the firm as a trainee in 2010 and quickly integrated the Public Law department of the firm, of which I became a partner in 2020.

I am passionate about this expertise that allows me to be at the crossroads of public and private interests. I enjoy advising both private operators and public bodies in the context of public projects, and defending both parties in the context of litigation that may arise between them.

UGGC & I

At UGGC, I find all the necessary assets to offer our clients a legal response with high added value: high standards, a constant search for excellence, multidisciplinary, an international dimension and an entrepreneurial mind-set.

In addition, there are two essential ingredients: a real pleasure in working together and a great team cohesion.

My practice:

There are three main aspects to my practice.

First of all, public contract law (public procurement, concessions, occupation of the public domain, etc.). I assist public entities and French and international private operators in the conclusion and performance of their contracts, both as counsel and in litigation, with particular expertise in infrastructure concessions and PPPs (public-private partnerships). I am often involved in dealing with difficulties in the performance of public contracts, both in litigation and in the context of alternative dispute resolution.

Secondly, the regulation of economic activities. I assist clients in highly regulated sectors (transport, gaming, energy, data, health, etc.) or in matters where public authorities are involved (State aid, public company law, foreign investment control, etc.). In particular, I represent numerous private operators before domestic and European courts and authorities, in the context of contentious challenges to decisions or rules, or their consequences in terms of compensation. I also assist these operators in the context of their public affairs strategy.

Thirdly, compliance and  criminal law. I advise numerous clients on public criminal law and ethics, both in the context of litigation before the criminal courts, in conjunction with the firm’s criminal lawyers, and in the implementation of prudential measures – in particular the obligations arising from the Sapin II law.

Career

  • Partner, UGGC Law Firm (Since 2020)
  • Senior associate, UGGC Law Firm (2016)
  • Admitted to the Paris Bar (2011)
  • Associate, UGGC Law Firm (2010)
  • Master degree in European Business (Paris-London), ESCP-Europe (2009)
  • Intern, Allen & Overy LLP (2009)
  • Master degree in public law of economy, University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas (2008)
  • Master degree in public law, University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas (2007)
  • Rankings

    (Benjamin de Sevin quoted in 8 rankings)
    Ranking of law firms by Le Point 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in 8 areas of law
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    Legal 500 2024 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Administrative and Public Law
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    Palmarès du Droit 2024: UGGC Avocats wins gold in Transport Law
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    Palmarès du Droit 2024: UGGC Avocats takes silver in public law
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    Chambers & Partners 2024 - UGGC Avocats once again ranked in Public Law Europe - France
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Market regulation
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - PPP contracts: structuring - mid cap
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    Leaders League 2023 — UGGC Avocats ranked in Public business law - Administrative contracts and related litigation
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    Trophée du droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats in the Public Business Law - Administrative Litigation category
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    Legal 500 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in EU, Competition and Distribution
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    Option Droit & Affaires 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in Litigation & Arbitration: Business criminal law and AMF sanctions
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    Le Monde du Droit 2023 - UGGC Avocats ranked in public business law
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    Palmarès du Droit 2022 :UGGC Avocats wins bronze award in public law
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    Legal 500 2022 – UGGC Avocats ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law
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    Chambers & Partners 2022 – UGGC Avocats, ranked band 2 in public law
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    Leaders League 2021 – UGGC Avocats, ranked in 2 categories in Compliance & Fraude
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    Best Lawyers 2022 - UGGC Avocats, awarded "Law Firm of the Year" in Public Law and 11 partners recognized "Best Lawyers"!
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    Legal 500 2021 - UGGC ranked band 2 in Administrative and Public Law
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    Palmarès du Droit 2021 - UGGC wins the Golden Trophy in Public Law!
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    Leaders League 2021 - UGGC ranked in 7 categories in Public Law
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    Chambers & Partners 2021- UGGC, ranked band 2 in Public Law
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    Legal 500 2020 - UGGC Law Firm ranked in Administrative and Public law
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    Leaders League – Public & Corporate players 2020 – UGGC ranked in 7 categories
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    News

    (Benjamin de Sevin appears in 8 news)
    Blog
    Open-data of court decisions: no alternative, Doctrine.fr will wait
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    Blog
    Image exploitation of public and private property: principle of freedom, subject to certain reservations
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    Publishing
    L’extension des compétences de l’Autorité de régulation des activités ferroviaires par la loi Macron
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    Publication d’un article par Benjamin de Sevin sur: “La refonte de la réglementation applicable aux gares routières de voyageurs”
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    Uberpop et Blablacar ou comment délimiter l’économie du partage
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    La réglementation du transport particulier de personnes à l’épreuve de la Constitution
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    Franck Lepron et Benjamin de Sevin ont contribué à l’ouvrage collectif consacré à « L’encadrement des concessions par le droit européen de la commande publique », en rédigeant le chapitre relatif au régime des sous-contrats des concessionnaires.
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