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Projects & Energy: International

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Projects & Energy: International - France

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on power and energy mandates, both natural resources and renewable, with solid expertise in the hydro industry as well as transport infrastructure developments. The lawyers are instructed in mandates across Europe and Africa. The law firm offers further expertise in regulatory, corporate and financing matters and acts for a variety of clients including lenders, construction companies and governments.

Work Highlights

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  • Orrick advised Fayat Group and Egis on the EUR230 million PPP contract for the construction and operation of 14 toll stations in Cameroon.

Strengths

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"The Orrick team is able to articulate risks in a way so that the business folks can take a position."

Projects & Energy: International respondent
Global

"Orrick has excellent technical expertise and can take care of complex and big topics on time. It has a reasonable view of the issues and a pragmatic and reasonable approach."

Projects & Energy: International respondent
Global

"The availability of the team is flawless."

Projects & Energy: International respondent
Global

"Orrick's strength is its huge experience, ability to deep dive into the details of sometimes extremely complex projects and ability to go above and beyond. The team has a great ability to work hard and mobilise resources."

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Yves Lepage
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Senior Statespeople

Head of department Yves Lepage is a leading practitioner in the field of international projects, often in relation to the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. He regularly advises on project development, PPPs, concessions and financing mandates across various African jurisdictions.

"Yves Lepage is a hall of fame lawyer in the projects & energy sector."

"Yves Lepage is a real negotiation partner and can talk with everyone."

"Yves Lepage is very good in mediating issues among stakeholders. He helps them understand each other's point of view and brings issues to resolution."

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Christophe Lefort
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Band 2

Christophe Lefort has a broad practice assisting with mandates within the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He frequently advises on project development, PPPs and concessions in European and African jurisdictions. He joined Orrick in July 2023.

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Yves Lepage
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Christophe Lefort
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