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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Projects & Energy: International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's well-respected team offers expertise in domestic and international projects in the oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, telecommunications, social infrastructure and railway sectors. The practice handles project developments and financing issues, as well as transactions, joint ventures, and regulatory and contractual matters. The law firm has a particular strength in solar and wind mandates in Africa, Central Asia and Europe, often collaborating with its international offices. The team represents project developers, sponsors and lenders.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer assisted GreenYellow with its strategic partnership with Carrefour for the development and installation of photovoltaic car park shades.

Strengths

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  • I would highlight the firm's flexibility, outstanding legal services quality and reliability.

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  • The team are quick to understand projects and are customer-oriented.

    Projects & Energy: International respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers have great market knowledge.

    Projects & Energy: International respondentGlobal

  • I think they are truly the experts on energy matters. Their industry knowledge is phenomenal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rebecca Major
    Rebecca Major

    Rebecca Major

    Head of department Rebecca Major is qualified in English and French law. She has a diverse projects practice that spans renewable energy and mining investments. She additionally handles transactions in the oil and gas sector and assists with matters in Europe, Africa and Asia.

    • Rebecca is super smart and hardworking.

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    • Rebecca Major has great expertise in the field, and fantastic communication skills.

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  • Bertrand Montembault
    Bertrand Montembault

    Bertrand Montembault

    Bertrand Montembault remains active in the energy and natural resources sectors, specialising in mining matters in francophone Africa.

    • Bertrand is very detail-oriented and reliable.

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  • Nina Bowyer
    Nina Bowyer

    Nina Bowyer

    Dual-qualified in France and the UK, EMEA managing partner Nina Bowyer continues to develop a strong practice advising on natural resource mandates across Europe and Africa. She routinely handles power projects and sales, acquisitions and investments by oil and gas companies.

    • Nina Bowyer is a truly brilliant lawyer.

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    • She is always three steps ahead and is a great negotiator, with great knowledge and experience.

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