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Projects & Energy: International - France

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright boasts a strong team with an established practice in energy and natural resources projects, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The practice assists with the development, financing, construction and operation of projects, as well as acquisitions and regulatory matters. The law firm has a broad client base including developers, banks, investment funds and government entities. Norton Rose handles matters locally and abroad, with particular expertise in African jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Saint-Gobain on the negotiation and the signing of a power purchase agreement with Alpiq Energie France.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christophe Asselineau
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Band 4

Christophe Asselineau has a long-standing presence advising clients on project development and acquisitions in the energy and natural resources sector, and is particularly active on projects located in sub-Saharan Africa. His client portfolio includes large infrastructure funds, international energy companies and state entities.

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Olivier Le Bars
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Olivier Le Bars joins the rankings due to an increasingly active practice, advising clients on the development and financing of infrastructure and renewable energy projects. He joined Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2025.

Olivier Le Bars is a great lawyer; he is really efficient and prepared. He is really nice and maintains a good relationship with people.

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Sindhura Swaminathan
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Up and Coming

Sindhura Swaminathan joins the rankings due to her experience handling project finance mandates, with experience in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. She advises a range of clients including lenders, sponsors and borrowers. She joined Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2025.

Sindhura Swaminathan has strong infrastructure expertise and strong expertise in the OHADA region. She is very helpful.

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Projects & Energy: International

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Christophe Asselineau
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Band 4
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Olivier Le Bars
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Up and Coming
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Sindhura Swaminathan
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Up and Coming