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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Projects & Energy: International

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on power and energy mandates regarding both renewable and non-renewable resources, with solid expertise in the hydro industry and in transport infrastructure developments. The lawyers are instructed on 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe represented the French government in the development of several offshore wind projects.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are very clear on matters and it is easy to work with them.

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  • The team is well structured and has a good experience in financing.

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  • They are a very good team with very good knowledge of the market, and high-quality lawyers. They can handle complex tasks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Yves Lepage
    Yves Lepage

    Yves Lepage

    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.

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  • Christophe Lefort
    Christophe Lefort

    Christophe Lefort

    Christophe Lefort has a leading 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.

    • Christophe Lefort is very pleasant. He understands problems quickly and is one of the most talented lawyers for preparing documents and complex agreements.

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    • Christophe Lefort has proven legal know-how and a commercial knowledge of the players and issues essential for the cases.

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