11 December 2024 Public law: Explaining the protected species derogation

Protected species’ exemption: between stabilisation and uncertainty. The proliferation of legal presumptions of the existence of an imperative reason of overriding public interest, the incessant interpretation of case law, the practices of certain consultancy firms, the link with the ICPE policy… the ‘protected species’ exemption has not finished making headlines. It is at the heart of numerous disputes concerning development projects.

Xavier de Lesquen, partner, and Clothilde Repeta, associate, provide useful reading keys and sound advice to help project developers stay on course and bring their projects to a successful conclusion. This article appeared in the legal newsletter of cadredeville.com