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De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Projects & Energy: Domestic

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Lawyers in our Project/Energy practice group form a cross-disciplinary team of specialists in corporate – M&A, project finance / PPP, public law, as well as in commercial contracts and litigation. Our firm also offer a full capacity for energy and regulated industrial activities.
They regularly act on behalf of large corporations in the energy sector, lenders, investment funds and project developers in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.

As regard Energy, the team is regularly involved in several projects related to:
•    solar farms
•    wind farms (onshore or offshore)
•    biomass plants
•    geothermal heat
•    transport and storage of natural gas
•    transport and distribution of electricity

Renewable energy financing is a very large part of the Project/Energy activity of the Energy & Project finance team since 2012. This activity is led by Jean-Renaud Cazali, partner.
Our Project/Energy team is also very active in infrastructure sectors, in addition to its energy related activities.

Also, the team is not only experienced in the electricity sector, but also in the gas sector, and regularly advises infrastructure operators and other market players. She has also a good knowledge of nuclear energy, and of oil and mining resources.

Clients (20)

  • Boralex
  • Innovent
  • Neoen
  • Albioma
  • Dif Infrastructures
  • Enedis
  • Edf Renouvelables
  • Green Yellow
  • Veolia
  • Bank Of Tokyo / Mitsubishi Ufj / Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Cor
  • Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (Pbb)
  • La Banque Postale
  • ORANO (Ex AREVA)
  • Suez
  • Total
  • Ipm / Samsung Asset Management
  • Saur
  • Altice
  • Covage
  • Commission De Regulation De L’energie

Industries (14)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - France

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei acts for major corporate clients, banks and energy providers on domestic energy and infrastructure projects. The practice boasts particular strength in project finance mandates, with expertise in transport infrastructure, renewable energy and natural resources. The lawyers are additionally well versed in M&A and regulatory issues.

À propos de l’équipe

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei intervient pour le compte de grandes entreprises, de banques et de fournisseurs d’énergie sur des projets d’énergie et d’infrastructures nationaux. Le cabinet bénéficie d’une expertise particulière dans les mandats de financement de projets, avec une expertise dans les infrastructures de transport, les énergies renouvelables et les ressources naturelles. Les avocats connaissent également bien les fusions et acquisitions et les questions réglementaires.

Work Highlights

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  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei assisted Neoen with an RCF loan to finance photovoltaic power plants.

  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei a accompagné Neoen dans le cadre d'un prêt RCF pour financer des centrales photovoltaïques.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jean-Renaud Cazali
    Band 1Jean-Renaud Cazali

    Jean-Renaud Cazali

    Jean-Renaud Cazali is a highly established project finance practitioner with experience in advising on wind and solar projects, M&A transactions and infrastructure financing. He assists both lenders and borrowers.

    Jean-Renaud Cazali est un avocat très établi avec une expérience dans le conseil sur le financement des projets éoliens et solaires, les opérations de M&A et le financement d’infrastructures. Il assiste aussi bien les prêteurs que les emprunteurs.

    • Jean-Renaud is sharp and a deal-maker.

      Projects & Energy: Domestic respondentFrance
    • Jean-Renaud est perspicace et un bon négociateur.
      Projects & Energy: Domestic respondentFrance
  • Up and ComingAntoine Payen
    Up and ComingAntoine Payen

    Antoine Payen

    Antoine Payen is recognised for his expertise in energy projects financing. He acts on behalf of leading French energy and utilities companies and is adept at advising on public concession contracts.

    Antoine Payen est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de financement de projets énergétiques. Il intervient pour le compte de grandes entreprises françaises du secteur de l'énergie et des services publics et a une solide expérience en matière de conseils sur les contrats de concession publique.

    • I would highlight his responsiveness and outstanding professionalism.

      Projects & Energy: Domestic respondentFrance
    • Je tiens à souligner sa réactivité et son professionnalisme exceptionnel.

      Projects & Energy: Domestic respondentFrance

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