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Projects & Energy: International

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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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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

À propos de l’équipe

Bracewell dispose d’une équipe d’avocats dédiée aux projets complexes et aux dossiers énergétiques à l’échelle internationale, avec un focus particulier sur l’Afrique francophone. Le cabinet assiste ses clients dans la négociation et la structuration de contrats, financements et acquisitions. Les avocats représentent des clients actifs dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz, de l’hydroélectricité, de l’énergie solaire et éolienne.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the financing of two solar photovoltaic plants in Tunisia.

  • Bracewell a conseillé la Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement dans le cadre du financement de deux centrales solaires photovoltaïques en Tunisie.

Strengths

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  • 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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  • The team has a pragmatic approach and is commercially driven. The partners have an excellent grasp of commercial issues.

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  • Bracewell has a keen sense of how to navigate local law uncertainties.

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  • Bracewell has in-depth market knowledge and provides good strategic advice.

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  • The lawyers are good at leading and resolving matters.

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  • L'équipe adopte une approche pragmatique et est axée sur les résultats commerciaux. Les associés possèdent une excellente compréhension des enjeux commerciaux.
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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anne Lapierre
    Anne Lapierre

    Anne Lapierre

    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 notably across African jurisdictions.

    Anne Lapierre a une vaste expérience en matière de conseils sur des transactions et des projets de corporate liés aux énergies renouvelables, tant au niveau national qu’à l’étranger. Elle conseille des entreprises énergétiques, des institutions financières internationales et des fonds de private equity sur des projets clés, notamment dans les juridictions africaines.

    • Anne Lapierre is an experienced and strategic adviser.

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    • Anne has excellent knowledge of our markets and is able to grasp complexity and master it.

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    • Anne is an excellent lawyer. She has a wide range of knowledge.

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    • Anne Lapierre est une conseillère expérimentée et stratégique.
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    • Anne est une excellente avocate. Elle a de vastes connaissances.

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    • Anne a une excellente connaissance de nos marchés et est capable d'en appréhender la complexité et de la maîtriser.

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  • Simon Cudennec
    Simon Cudennec

    Simon Cudennec

    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 Cudennec dispose d’une vaste expérience dans le conseil aux clients sur des projets d’énergie renouvelable et de ressources naturelles. Il est particulièrement actif en France et en Afrique francophone.

    • Simon Cudennec has always paid attention to our requirements and provides a very quick turnaround time.

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    • Simon is perfect on cases.

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    • He deals with our issues with a high level of skill.

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    • Simon Cudennec a toujours été attentif à nos besoins et assure des délais d'exécution très rapides.
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    • Simon est parfait sur les dossiers.

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    • Il gère nos problèmes avec un haut niveau de compétence.

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