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Linklaters

Projects & Energy: International

Global Guide 2026 : France


Linklaters

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a renowned projects practice that operates on an integrated basis with the law firm's other teams around the globe. The team advises on project development and financing, concessions, and regulatory, corporate and administrative matters, and is also well placed to assist with high-value asset refinancings. The team is active in the infrastructure, oil and gas, transport, mining and renewable energy sectors, primarily advising on projects across Europe and Africa as well as within France. The practice can boast a varied client portfolio consisting of construction companies, energy developers and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Automotive Cells Company with the financing for the development of EV battery gigafactories across Europe.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are highly talented but also precise, pragmatic and very approachable.

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  • One of Linklaters' key strengths is its ability to seamlessly combine expertise across multiple jurisdictions.

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  • For clients, choosing Linklaters provides great certainty of executing a transaction in the best conditions, knowing that each problem will be resolved quickly.

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  • The case has been really complex and they have been really adept at navigating the political landscape and providing practical solutions to complex situations.

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  • We appreciate the size of the law firm, which allows it to provide the client with an integrated full-service offering.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Bertrand Andriani
    Band 1Bertrand Andriani

    Bertrand Andriani

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

    • Bertrand remains a reference for complex financial issues. His views are always valued.

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  • Band 3Justin C. Faye
    Band 3Justin C. Faye

    Justin C. Faye

    Head of the firm's Africa group Justin Faye has solid experience acting for financial institutions and developers on the financing and construction of international energy, mining and infrastructure projects.

    • His deep understanding of complex infrastructure projects in Africa and his strategic guidance have been instrumental in navigating the legal challenges of significant projects.

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    • His commitment to understanding both the commercial and legal dimensions of our objectives has been invaluable, making him an indispensable figure in this collaboration.

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    • Justin Faye has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise.

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  • Up and ComingAymeric Voisin
    Up and ComingAymeric Voisin

    Aymeric Voisin

    Aymeric Voisin routinely assists clients with mining projects across Africa. He boasts additional expertise in the financing and development of road and railway projects.

    • Aymeric is technically rigorous without compromising commerciality, and is always calm.

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    • Aymeric Voisin is fiercely intelligent; he has enormous professional integrity and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • Aymeric Voisin is a true expert in mining matters. He provides balanced and strategic advice based on in-depth market knowledge.

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