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Simon Cudennec

Simon Cudennec

France 2026

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About

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Career

Simon Cudennec specializes in projects within the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors in France and French-speaking Africa. Renowned as a top lawyer in this field, he is particularly distinguished for his deep understanding of the legal intricacies and unique challenges inherent in African project development with over 18 years of experience advising project developers, junior and major oil and gas companies, upstream service providers and sponsors on infrastructure and power projects, including hydropower, fuel, LNG, solar and wind. Simon Cudennec also assists clients with data center and digital infrastructure services.

Simon Cudennec’s on-the-ground experience helps him to anticipate challenges, mitigate risks and devise tailored solutions for his clients. He has been involved in numerous pivotal transactions and financings across the African continent.

Before joining Bracewell, Simon Cudennec served as a partner in the Paris office of an international law firm.

Personal

Bar Admissions

• Paris Bar

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Simon Cudennec has a wide range of experience advising clients on renewable energy and natural resources projects. He is particularly active in France and francophone Africa.

Editorial individuel

Simon Cudennec dispose d’une vaste expérience dans le conseil aux clients sur des projets d’énergie renouvelable et de ressources naturelles. Il est particulièrement actif en France et en Afrique francophone.

Strengths

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  • Simon Cudennec has always paid attention to our requirements and provides a very quick turnaround time.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
  • Simon is perfect on cases.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
  • He deals with our issues with a high level of skill.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
  • Simon Cudennec a toujours été attentif à nos besoins et assure des délais d'exécution très rapides.
    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
  • Simon est parfait sur les dossiers.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France
  • Il gère nos problèmes avec un haut niveau de compétence.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers France

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