Bracewell LLP
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Awarded leading firm in France 2026
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Firm Managing Partner: Gregory M Bopp
Managing
Partner (Paris): Anne
Lapierre
Number of partners: 3
Number of other fee-earners: 7
International
Offices: Austin, Dallas, Dubai, Houston, London, New York, San Antonio,
Seattle, Washington, DC
THE FIRM
Paris is a vital energy hub in Europe, and our Paris office plays a central role in helping address the evolving needs of Bracewell’s energy clients worldwide.
The Paris office focuses exclusively on project development and finance within the energy sector, with a particular focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and energy transition projects across France and Francophone Africa. We are one of the oldest and largest energy and infrastructure teams in France and French-speaking Africa, with lawyers and business professionals with over two decades of shared experience.
Our clients range from lenders, sponsors and developers, to institutional investors, contractors, operations and government entities.
Our sector-focused approach allows us to anticipate market developments and leverage our industry knowledge and experience in helping clients navigate intricate transactional and financing issues and ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and compliance with government and regulatory standards.
The Paris team practices both French and English law. We also have experience with the laws of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA).
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USA - Head office
Texas
711 Louisiana Suite 2300 , Houston, Texas, USA, 77002, Houston
France
Paris
2-4 rue Paul Cézanne , Paris, Paris, France, 75008 , Paris
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Articles, highlights and press releases
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Thomas Moyer, Leading Congressional Investigations Lawyer, Joins Bracewell’s Government Enforcement
Bracewell LLP announced today that Thomas Moyer has joined the firm’s Washington, DC, office as a partner in its government enforcement and investigations practice. Moyer is a highly respected lawyer who advises public and private companies, their executives, and other institutions in navigating con
Bracewell Elects Eight New Partners
Bracewell LLP announced today that eight lawyers have been promoted to partnership in its Dallas, Houston, New York, San Antonio and Washington, DC offices, effective January 1, 2026.
Bracewell Grows State and Local Tax Practice With Addition of Derek Young in New York
Bracewell LLP announced today that Derek L. Young has joined the firm’s tax department as a partner in the New York office. Young joins from Baker Botts L.L.P., where he represented clients in state and local tax (SALT) matters across the United States.
Globally Recognized Arbitration Practitioner J.P. Duffy Joins Bracewell’s New York Office
Bracewell LLP announced today that James P. (J.P.) Duffy IV has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the firm’s international arbitration practice from Reed Smith LLP.
Thomas Moyer, Leading Congressional Investigations Lawyer, Joins Bracewell’s Government Enforcement
Bracewell LLP announced today that Thomas Moyer has joined the firm’s Washington, DC, office as a partner in its government enforcement and investigations practice. Moyer is a highly respected lawyer who advises public and private companies, their executives, and other institutions in navigating con
Bracewell Elects Eight New Partners
Bracewell LLP announced today that eight lawyers have been promoted to partnership in its Dallas, Houston, New York, San Antonio and Washington, DC offices, effective January 1, 2026.
Bracewell Grows State and Local Tax Practice With Addition of Derek Young in New York
Bracewell LLP announced today that Derek L. Young has joined the firm’s tax department as a partner in the New York office. Young joins from Baker Botts L.L.P., where he represented clients in state and local tax (SALT) matters across the United States.
Globally Recognized Arbitration Practitioner J.P. Duffy Joins Bracewell’s New York Office
Bracewell LLP announced today that James P. (J.P.) Duffy IV has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the firm’s international arbitration practice from Reed Smith LLP.