Projects & Energy: Domestic

Bertrand Andriani remains a leading name in the international project finance space. He assists with transportation, mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects financing and is particularly active across Europe and Francophone Africa.

"We rely on Bertrand Andriani for any kind of project."

François April is renowned for his expertise advising on renewable energy projects. He has experience assisting with the financing, refinancing and structuring of solar and wind assets.

"François April is hands-on, masters the complexity perfectly and even more than all that, he knows how to distinguish the essential from the superfluous information. He is efficient in his advice."

"François April is very commercially minded. He can see the big picture and tell us where the big issues will be."

"He is more creative in terms of handling matters in comparison to the counterparty."

Stephen Le Vesconte is recognised for his broad international practice, earning him a higher position in the rankings this year. He assists with the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

"Stephen Le Vesconte takes commercial considerations and implications into account when providing legal advice."

"Stephen Le Vesconte has very good knowledge of the market, is commercial, has a good attitude and is very available and open to understanding and listening to the clients."

"It comes down to the fact that he is always up to speed, diligent and does a good job. He has a pragmatic view and a sense for commercial issues."

"He provides legal advice in a way that is integral and makes the work effective and efficient."

Head of the firm's Africa Group Justin Faye makes his debut in the rankings with solid experience acting for financial institutions and developers on the financing and construction of international energy, mining and infrastructure projects.

"Justin Faye is such a good lawyer. He always gives amazing advice, understands the international and financial complexity and finds good, commercial solutions."

Entering the rankings this year is Samuel Bordeleau who acts for French energy companies and financial lenders on corporate transactions and financings aimed at developing domestic renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

"Samuel Bordeleau is a fantastic lawyer. He is highly experienced and the go-to lawyer for all our project and financing needs in France."

"Samuel Bordeleau is very efficient, has an impressive track record on renewable energy, defends our interests and is a rising star."

"Samuel Bordeleau's strengths are his rigour, execution and diligence."

"He is always available and very good in providing workable solutions in the interest of the project and the transaction."