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Victor Grandguillaume

Victor Grandguillaume

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Practice Areas

Victor Grandguillaume is a partner in the Projects (Finance & Infrastructure). He focuses on project finance in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, mainly in Africa.

Victor is involved in projects for renewable (PV, wind, biomass and hydro) and non-renewable power stations, infrastructure (transport, water treatment plants, hospitals) and mining (iron ore, bauxite, lithium and gold mining projects in particular). It is also involved in reforestation projects and natural carbon sinks (Nature Based Solutions), aimed at generating carbon credits.

In the renewable energy sector, Victor regularly works on behalf of developers, most notably for AMEA on the 120 MW photovoltaic power station in Kairouan, Tunisia. He has also worked on the Taïba N'Diaye power plant in Senegal and the Singrobo dam in Côte d'Ivoire. In the mining sector, Victor advised Chalco on the implementation of the Boffa and Simandou projects in Guinea. Victor is also involved in reforestation projects in West and Central Africa.

Victor is a graduate of ESCP-Europe (Master in Management, Finance) and Paris XI University (Master 2, Business Law). He was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2009.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Projects & Energy: Power - Africa-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Victor Grandguillaume is a Paris-based lawyer who is increasingly to be seen leading the firm's most noteworthy projects files. He is regularly mandated on utility, social infrastructure and renewable energy matters, with his recent work relating to projects located across francophone Africa.

Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists - Africa-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paris-based Victor Grandguillaume is sought after for his experience handling projects in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors.

Projects & Energy - Africa-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Victor Grandguillaume is a Paris-based lawyer who is increasingly to be seen leading the firm's most noteworthy projects files. He is regularly mandated on utility, social infrastructure and renewable energy matters, with his recent work relating to projects located across francophone Africa.

Projects & Energy: International - France

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Victor Grandguillaume advises on matters relating to the development of hydroelectricity and solar plants projects, in addition to PPPs. He routinely acts on mandates involving African jurisdictions.

Projects & Energy: International - France

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Africa-wide

Individual Editorial

Victor Grandguillaume advises on matters relating to the development of hydroelectricity and solar plants projects, in addition to PPPs. He routinely acts on mandates involving African jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • Victor provides clients with excellent responsiveness.

    Projects & Energy: PowerChambers Global Guide
  • Victor has an excellent understanding of commercial and financial issues. As such, he has the ability to move negotiations forward.

    Projects & Energy: PowerChambers Global Guide
  • He is adaptable and responsive, with clear and effective communication skills that make collaboration smooth.

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA SpecialistsChambers Global Guide
  • Victor Grandguillaume has an excellent understanding of how our institution functions, which enables him to align his work seamlessly with our processes and expectations.

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA SpecialistsChambers Global Guide
  • Victor Grandguillaume has a lot of experience in African matters and brings strong dedication and responsiveness.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Victor is amazing. His skills are incredible.

    Projects & Energy: InternationalChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Gide Loyrette Nouel (76)

Africa-wide

Algeria

Belgium

China

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