Projects & Energy: Domestic | France

A&O Shearman's highly reputed team advises on international and domestic projects in multiple sectors, including energy, telecommunications, social and transport infrastructure and renewables. The Paris practice has strong experience in solar and wind power projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The law firm offers expertise in commercial contracts, construction and financing, as well as in M&A and regulatory matters. It represents lenders, arrangers and project companies. The team leverages its close ties with offices throughout the firm's international network to further assist clients.

Clifford Chance's projects and energy teams form part of an international powerhouse with excellence in the development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects on a global scale, covering the domestic French market, Europe, Asia and Africa. The teams are well versed in domestic projects and energy transactions. Clifford Chance's lawyers possess notable expertise in key fields such as oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and transportation. The team assists lenders, borrowers, sponsors and developers, as well as governmental entities. The practice is particularly present in complex matters involving large groups of lenders. The team leverages significant international resources thanks to its worldwide network of offices.

Linklaters has a renowned projects practice that operates on an integrated basis with the law firm's other teams around the globe. The team advises on project development and financing, concessions, and regulatory, corporate and administrative matters, and is also well placed to assist with high-value asset refinancings. The team is active in the infrastructure, oil and gas, transport, mining and renewable energy sectors, primarily advising on projects across Europe and Africa as well as within France. The practice can boast a varied client portfolio consisting of construction companies, energy developers and financial institutions.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei acts for major corporate clients, banks and energy providers on domestic energy and infrastructure projects. The practice boasts particular strength in project finance mandates, with expertise in transport infrastructure, renewable energy and natural resources. The lawyers are additionally well versed in M&A and regulatory issues.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is recognised for its capabilities in advising clients on greenfield and brownfield project financing and acquisitions. The law firm is sought out by an international and domestic clientele for its expertise in renewable energy, including hydrogen and wind farms.

Gide Loyrette Nouel's well-regarded department has strong domestic and global activity, with a particular presence in Africa. The team represents states, corporates and lenders. The lawyers are regularly appointed on projects in a variety of sectors including natural resources, transport infrastructure and renewable energy. The team's expertise includes PPPs and project financing, with additional experience in contractual and M&A matters. The law firm leverages significant public law expertise to assist clients with domestic matters.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's well-respected team offers expertise in domestic and international projects in the oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, telecommunications, social infrastructure and railway sectors. The practice handles project developments and financing issues, as well as transactions, joint ventures, and regulatory and contractual matters. The law firm has a particular strength in solar and wind mandates in Africa, Central Asia and Europe, often collaborating with its international offices. The team represents project developers, sponsors and lenders.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe advises on power and energy mandates regarding both renewable and non-renewable resources, with solid expertise in the hydro industry and in transport infrastructure developments. The lawyers are instructed on mandates across Europe and Africa. The law firm offers further expertise in regulatory, corporate and financing matters and acts for a variety of clients including lenders, construction companies and governments.

Watson Farley & Williams represents developers, investors and banks in a range of domestic energy projects and transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures. The lawyers are well versed in the renewable sector, especially wind and solar power, in addition to assisting with energy storage and waste treatment matters. Watson Farley & Williams boasts additional expertise in financing and refinancing matters.

BCTG Avocats regularly represents large corporates before the French courts in contentious issues relating to the renewable energy sector. The team boasts particular expertise in wind, solar and hydroelectric projects, and offers further strength in mining mandates. The law firm is additionally experienced in M&A, refinancing and regulatory matters.

CMS boasts a projects team with strong capabilities in the infrastructure, energy and transportation sectors. The team demonstrates notable experience in the development of energy projects, with particular strength in solar, offshore wind and natural gas. The lawyers are additionally well versed in infrastructure mandates, and primarily act both for public and for private French companies. The law firm also frequently advises on regulatory issues.

Dentons regularly advises state authorities, financial institutions and corporates. The law firm acts on domestic infrastructure projects such as rail and highway development, in addition to education matters. The team also assists with concession mandates as well as the financing and development of energy projects.

Jeantet demonstrates experience in advising clients on corporate/M&A, project finance and litigation pertaining to the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team is recognised for its capabilities regarding renewable energy and oil and gas resources. Nuclear energy projects also fall within the firm’s offerings.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner houses a strong group of dedicated projects and energy lawyers. The law firm has a broad practice and advises on acquisitions and energy project financings. The team is noted for its expertise in the renewable energy sector, and routinely assists clients with solar power plants and wind farms project financings.

Kalliopé houses a team that is adept at handling a variety of matters in the energy sector. Its offering extends to both transactional and contentious mandates with a strong focus on renewable energies such as windfarms, solar plants and hydrogen.

Ravetto & Associés provides expert representation in matters relating to the energy sector. The team advises on acquisition, project financing and concession mandates, especially in the renewable energy space. The lawyers additionally handle regulatory and contentious cases.