Fabrice Cassin

A specialist in public law, Fabrice deals with environmental law, public contracts, urban planning, administrative litigation and complex operations matters.

With almost 25 years of experience in the energy sector, notably renewables, gained through daily basis involvement, Fabrice is one of the most highly regarded French lawyers in this field, regularly recognized in the best national and international rankings. Fabrice provides business-focused legal advice in line with his clients’ ambitions and needs. He stands at the forefront of the energy transformation in France, guiding its clients through innovative strategies for the energy transition.

His expertise covers all issues at stake for the future, such as the energy transition, the development of renewable energies, energy efficiency and the development of sustainable cities, in both advisory and litigation matters, in France and internationally. Fabrice also has confirmed expertise in assisting with the deployment of electric vehicle charging points, notably from a regulatory angle.

Fabrice provides both advisory and litigation services, offering comprehensive coverage of his clients’ legal needs and representing them before administrative and judicial courts.

Fabrice assists his clients, major private operators, in implementing energy projects (in particular, through competitive tenders, administrative authorizations, land acquisition and environmental diagnoses), in France and on the international scene.

Fabrice intervenes in both land-based and off-shore wind farm projects as well as hydroelectric, photovoltaic, biomass and geothermal projects.

More than just technical expertise, Fabrice provides his clients with in-depth knowledge of the market and its key trends. Fabrice monitors every recent development, the development of new uses such as self-consumption and hydrogen storage, and changes in government financial support, among other topics.

With a doctorate in law, Fabrice Cassin also lectures in Public Law at the University of Paris Est.

A member of the board of directors of France renouvelables (French association dedicated to electricity generation from renewable energy sources), Fabrice chairs their Laws and Regulations Commission, contributing to the energy law evolution. He has been active in this organization for over 20 years, supporting the development of renewables.

Fabrice has been a member of the Higher Energy Council since June 2022 and regularly participates in the meetings of this body responsible for ensuring close association of the main stakeholders in the energy sector in the construction of the Government's energy policy.