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White & Case LLP

Projects & Energy: International

Global Guide 2026 : France


White & Case LLP

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Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

White & Case has a noteworthy team that focuses on an array of projects concerning renewable energy, transport infrastructure and natural resources, with particular strength in project financing. The lawyers act across various jurisdictions in Africa, especially in French-speaking countries. The practice's client portfolio includes lenders, corporate clients, private equity firms and state-owned entities. The team also acts on a number of utilities projects and concession contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Wärtsilä and the Fonds Gabonais d'Investissements Stratégiques on the construction and operation of a thermal

    power plant located in Gabon.

Strengths

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  • Throughout the financing process, the White & Case teams demonstrated a mastery of all legal aspects related to the project, displaying their leading expertise in infrastructure project financing.

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  • The team are extremely knowledgeable of the market position and standards, and are available for all client queries.

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  • Handling complex and sophisticated matters is definitely their strong suit. White & Case have very strong elements within their team, ranging from partners to much more junior staff.

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  • The teams demonstrate flexibility in managing cross-border issues.

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  • The law firm has a good history of balancing commercial and legal challenges.

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