Global Guide 2026 : France
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Bracewell LLP
Bracewell’s Paris team advises clients on the development, financing, acquisition and transfer of energy and infrastructure projects across France, Europe, North and Sub‑Saharan Francophone Africa and Asia. The team has extensive experience in project finance, corporate law, contract law and M&A, supporting developers, sponsors and lenders throughout the lifecycle of their projects.
The practice covers the full range of energy sectors, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, biomass, oil and gas, conventional power and emerging technologies such as hydrogen, batteries and electric mobility. The team also assists with corporate power purchase agreements and major interconnector projects.
Bracewell combines global reach with local market knowledge, enabling clients to navigate mature markets and pilot projects. The team is recognized for its ability to structure innovative financing solutions, including carbon‑based financing, and has particular strength in project finance for African markets.
Sustainability and future technologies are a core focus. The team has played a leading role in developing the hydrogen market in France, advancing corporate PPAs and supporting energy storage initiatives. It also participates in global climate change efforts, including United Nations climate conferences.
Clients rely on Bracewell for practical, commercially focused advice and deep sector expertise to deliver successful outcomes in an evolving energy landscape.
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Bracewell has a team of lawyers dedicated to complex projects and energy matters on an international scale, with a focus on francophone Africa. The law firm assists clients with the negotiation and structuring of contracts, financings and acquisitions. The lawyers represents clients active across the oil and gas, hydropower, solar and wind energy space.
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Bracewell advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the financing of two solar photovoltaic plants in Tunisia.
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The team has a pragmatic approach and is commercially driven. The partners have an excellent grasp of commercial issues.
Bracewell has a keen sense of how to navigate local law uncertainties.
The lawyers are good at leading and resolving matters.
Bracewell has in-depth market knowledge and provides good strategic advice.
The team has demonstrated experience through past exposure and has also shown flexibility in dealing with new and project-specific situations.
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Anne Lapierre has extensive experience in advising on corporate transactions and projects in connection with renewable energy matters, both domestically and internationally. She advises energy companies, international financial institutions and private equity funds on key projects, most notable across African jurisdictions.
Anne has excellent knowledge of our markets and is able to grasp complexity and master it.
Anne Lapierre is an experienced and strategic adviser.
Anne is an excellent lawyer. She has a wide range of knowledge.
Simon Cudennec has a wide range of experience advising clients on renewable energy and natural resources projects. He is particularly active in France and francophone Africa.
Simon is perfect on cases.
He deals with our issues with a high level of skill.
Simon Cudennec has always paid attention to our requirements and provides a very quick turnaround time.
Projects & Energy: International
Projects & Energy: International
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Anne Lapierre
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Practice area: Projects & Energy
Location: Middle East-wide
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