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Projects & Energy: Domestic - France

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills' well-respected team offers expertise in domestic and international projects in the oil and gas, mining and renewable energy sectors as well as telecommunications, social infrastructure and railways. 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 African and European solar mandates, often collaborating with its international offices. The team represents project developers, sponsors and lenders.

À propos de l’équipe

Herbert Smith Freehills a une équipe respectée qui offre une expertise dans les projets nationaux et internationaux dans les secteurs du pétrole et du gaz, des mines et des énergies renouvelables, ainsi que dans les télécommunications, les infrastructures sociales et le secteur ferroviairere. Le cabinet traite des développements de projets et des questions de financement, ainsi que des transactions, des joint ventures et des questions réglementaires et contractuelles. Le cabinet d’avocats dispose d’une force particulière dans les mandats solaires africains et européens, collaborant souvent avec ses bureaux internationaux. L’équipe représente les développeurs de projets, les sponsors et les prêteurs.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Total Energies in relation to its involvement in the Minry Project in the Republic of Kazakhstan, for the construction of an onshore wind farm.

  • Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé Total Energies dans le cadre de son implication dans le projet Minry en République du Kazakhstan, pour la construction d’un parc éolien terrestre.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bertrand Montembault
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Band 3

Bertrand Montembault is added to the rankings based on his work in the energy and natural resources sectors, specialising in particular in mining matters in francophone Africa.

Michaël Armandou
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Michaël Armandou
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Band 3

Michaël Armandou is recognised for his practice encompassing project finance and development in the fields of energy and infrastructure. He assists both international and domestic lenders and borrowers.

He is a real deal maker and has a sharp mind. He is capable of distinguishing the issues that really matter and finding pragmatic solutions in the most delicate situations.

Being a knowledgeable expert and an exceptional and reliable professional, he establishes a profound bond with the client based on a close relationship and clear understanding of the client's needs.

Nina Bowyer
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Nina Bowyer
3
Band 3

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.

Rebecca Major
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Rebecca Major
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Band 3

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 Major has highly impressive knowledge in the energy and natural resources space. She is able to understand highly convoluted factual matrices, simplify, and produce brilliant solutions.

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Régis Oréal
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Band 3

Régis Oréal debuts in the rankings due to his experience acting for lenders and borrowers on financing transactions in the energy space, with a particular focus on renewable energy.

Régis Oréal is a great deal maker and very proactive.

Mathias Dantin
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Mathias Dantin
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Up and Coming

Mathias Dantin leverages his expertise to assist French corporates and lenders with the development of renewable energy, mining, and oil and gas mandates. His practice also encompasses regulatory issues.

Mathias Dantin is great at identifying risks.

Mathias is very responsive, always available and provides very strong client service.

Ranked Lawyers at
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France

Projects & Energy: Domestic

Michaël Armandou
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Michaël Armandou
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Band 3
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Régis Oréal
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Band 3
Projects & Energy: Energy: Regulatory

Mathias Dantin
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Mathias Dantin
U
Up and Coming
Projects & Energy: International

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Bertrand Montembault
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Band 3
Nina Bowyer
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Nina Bowyer
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Band 3
Rebecca Major
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Rebecca Major
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Band 3