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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.

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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.

À propos de l’équipe

Watson Farley & Williams représente des promoteurs, des investisseurs et des banques dans le cadre d’une gamme de projets et de transactions énergétiques nationaux, y compris des acquisitions et des joint ventures. Les avocats connaissent bien le secteur des énergies renouvelables, en particulier l’énergie éolienne et solaire, et assistent sur les questions de stockage d’énergie et de traitement des déchets. Watson Farley & Williams possède une expertise supplémentaire en matière de financement et de refinancement.

Work Highlights

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

  • Watson Farley & Williams a conseillé Bpifrance et RGREEN INVEST dans le cadre d'un investissement dans LANGA INTERNATIONAL.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Watson Farley & Williams provide great availability and excellent service.

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The strength of this team is their strong knowledge of renewables, with additional knowledge of how to set up a financing plan.

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La force de cette équipe réside dans sa solide connaissance des énergies renouvelables, avec des connaissances supplémentaires sur la mise en place d’un plan de financement.

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Les avocats de Watson Farley & Williams font preuve d’une grande disponibilité et d’un excellent service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Laurent Battoue
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Laurent Battoue
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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.

Laurent Battoue, chef de département, est reconnu pour son expérience dans le cadre d’opérations dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables, y compris les acquisitions de portefeuilles éoliens et solaires. Il possède également une expertise en matière de concessions et de financement de projets.

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Laurence Martinez-Bellet
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Laurence Martinez-Bellet
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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.

Laurence Martinez-Bellet représente des entités publiques, des entreprises du secteur de l’énergie et des investisseurs. Elle est particulièrement active dans le financement et l’acquisition d’actifs dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables, ainsi que dans le développement de projets d’infrastructures sociales et de transport.

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Laurent Battoue
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Laurent Battoue
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