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WFW has a leading practice in the development and financing of large energy projects. It is at the core of WFW’s offering, with over 30 of Paris’ 55 lawyers work daily on these transactions, making the firm one of the largest energy teams in the French market.

The Energy team includes specialists in project finance (notably for renewable energy projects and PPP projects), M&A, sale and divestments, project development, project contracts, tax, public law, regulatory, real estate and public domain. Its advice extends to competition rules especially State aid, abuse of a dominant position and mergers, and we also assist clients in courts and arbitral tribunals.

In addition, the project finance team includes several dual-qualified lawyers, enabling us to advise on both French and English law aspects in cross-border matters.

The team is particularly active in regulated industries in which the firm has strong sector expertise, notably in renewable energy and energy infrastructure. This includes prospective topics such as hydrogen, white certificates, corporate PPAs, storage, floating offshore wind, repowering, electric mobility/stationary energy storage systems and smart ports projects.

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy: Domestic - France

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams represents developers, investors and banks in a range of domestic energy projects and transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures. The lawyers are well versed in the renewable sector, especially wind and solar power, in addition to assisting with energy storage and waste treatment matters. Watson Farley & Williams boasts additional expertise in financing and refinancing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised Bpifrance and RGREEN INVEST on their renewed investment in Langa Iinternational.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Laurent Battoue
2
Laurent Battoue
2
Band 2

Head of department Laurent Battoue is noted for his experience assisting with transactions in the renewable energy sector, including wind and solar portfolio acquisitions. He also has expertise in concessions and project financing.

Laurence Martinez-Bellet
3
Laurence Martinez-Bellet
3
Band 3

Laurence Martinez-Bellet represents public entities, energy companies and investors. She is particularly active in renewable energy asset financing and acquisitions, as well as the development of social and transport infrastructure projects.

Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams

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France

Projects & Energy: Domestic

Laurence Martinez-Bellet
3
Laurence Martinez-Bellet
3
Band 3
Projects & Energy: Energy: Regulatory

Laurent Battoue
2
Laurent Battoue
2
Band 2

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