About

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Our four practices dedicated to Projects & Energy matters closely work together: 

Energy & Climate Change: Our team provides support with all issues: implementation law/regulations; feasibility studies/assistance with projects of all sizes; mergers, antitrust/state aid; negotiations between concessionary authorities/distributors and between regulated operators/businesses using infrastructure open to third parties; assistance with start-ups, innovative initiatives, technological changes, environmental issues; proposed changes to legal form in the public sector/implementation of privatisation laws; optimisation of tax/social security schemes; litigation, etc.

Environment: Our team provides support from the design stage of an industrial/building projects through to filing applications for administrative permits and during the operation of industrial sites and on the termination or sale of a business. In particular, we have acquired extensive dialogue experience with administrative authorities in conjunction with design offices. As such, we can protect our clients' interests in any litigation.

Infrastructure & projects: Our team offers an approach based on in-depth knowledge of the various business sectors, synergies between CMS network firms, as well as the expertise and innovation of our lawyers. We regularly advise operators in all sectors: industrial actors, infrastructure investment funds, as well as public sector entities, banks, financial institutions and debt funds.


Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS boasts a noted projects team with strong capabilities in the infrastructure, energy and transportation sectors. The team demonstrates notable experience in the development of energy projects, with particular strength in solar, offshore wind and natural gas. The lawyers are additionally well versed in infrastructure mandates, primarily acting for both public and private French companies. The law firm also frequently advises on regulatory issues.

Notable practitioners

Céline Cloché-Dubois is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted GRTgaz with several construction projects and subsequent litigation.

Strengths

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