Bracewell LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers France Profile

About

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.

Chambers Review

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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

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.