‘Nikolai Eatwell and Milica Zatezalo-Falatar are both providers of valuable partner level input in drafting and negotiating requirements of clients with difficult counterparties and on short deadlines.’

‘One of the best practices in Europe for project finance transactions globally. Particularly strong in energy. Very commercial, totally dedicated and top-notch legal skills.’

‘Always available, always delivering the idea that hits the mark to unblock a complicated commercial or legal situation, in short, it is the firm with which I prefer to work in project financing.’

‘I have worked with Delphine Siino Courtin and Corinne Duvnjak and can attest that these high-quality professionals have always been able to meet my expectations. They are not only excellent lawyers, but facilitators!’

‘Daniel Zerbib is an extremely competent and experienced lawyer. He has a great knowledge of the market, is available and clear in his explanations.’

‘A strong sense of team work ensuring that there is always access to legal advice, especially relevant today in international negotiations across multiple time zones. Strong language skills, enabling easy comprehension for multiple team members of different nationalities. Clear billing, easy to read and understand. Always professional as well at the same time highly personable.’

‘Anthony Giustini is always available, shows ability to simplify the legal requirements, is personable and professional, has extensive legal knowledge, is patient and able to put clients at ease, fluent in several languages. Richard Tomlinson is always available, has strong legal knowledge, is professional and calm.’

‘The team’s extensive experience as lenders’ counsel has been invaluable.’

‘The team is one the most remarkable on the market: extensive expertise, innovative approach, long-term relationships with key industry leaders, and professional attitude to politically sensitive issues.’

‘The team is well acquainted with the transport sector and has a solid local network in Africa.’

‘Nicolas Jean has excellent interpersonal skills.’

‘The team is very responsive and dedicated. It is patient and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. Always attentive to clients’ needs, it understands the clients’ challenges and often provides innovative solutions.’

‘Great responsiveness and ability to proactively meet client expectations.’

‘The team’s broad legal know-how on industrial projects is unique, in terms of knowledge of relevant fields of law, jurisdictions, market practices and creativity.’

‘Stéphane Vernay is an outstanding business lawyer. He possesses a far-reaching legal expertise and masters all fields of law. In addition, he has broad experience in terms of jurisdiction and industries. As a result, he is able to provide high-value advice for structuring a complex industrial project. He is solution-oriented in the way he addresses legal and contractual issues. He is reliable, hardworking and always delivers on time.’

‘The members are committed to finding the best solutions for the client. Full availability to respond to our questions on time and to react to new ideas and ideas that we submit for analysis.’

‘Extremely responsive team, with in-depth knowledge and expertise of files.’

‘Good knowledge of applicable international law and English and French practice, as well as local law/OHADA rules in francophone Africa. Great management of local counsel.’

‘Very pragmatic approach to transactions; great availability; excellent value for money.’

‘Very strong understanding of operational constraints of our company’s activity; great expertise and knowledge of the market.’

‘Very good team, reliable and efficient.’

‘Yves Lepage and his team made project finance accessible and efficient.’

‘Yves Lepage and Foucaud Jaulin show strong legal expertise and commercial sense. They are dealmakers.’

‘The team has always been attentive, available and a source of proposals.’

‘They are present, available, know the market, the precedents, know how to move the lines. They always seek to improve our position without risking to jeopardise the negotiation.’

‘We particularly appreciated the commitment of the teams who have always taken into account our time constraints, and the perspective they bring to dealing with the issues we are facing.’

‘For my part, I worked a lot with Maître Vaissier with whom I have an excellent relationship given his listening skills, his great availability, his responsiveness, his professionalism and his kindness. His support was decisive in the cases he had to deal with.’

‘The project finance team has an excellent knowledge of the subjects and of practices of the various players (banks, financial institutions, delegating authority, sponsors and builders). This makes sure that all the necessary clauses for financial closing are be incorporated ab initio into contracts.’

‘The expertise, the availability of the teams and their ability to persuade greatly facilitate negotiations and reduce delays in setting up financing stand out.’

‘I greatly appreciate the quality of the deliverables (in terms of legal documentation of financing, the promptness and responsiveness and proximity to the clientele shown by the  firm). The collaboration is very effective, thanks to the diversity of profiles and skills that the firm offers.’

‘Olivier Fille-Lambie shows remarkable listening skills, technical competence and ability to coordinate. Always available, he instills a good dynamic to find innovative contractual and legal solutions adapted to the different situations that may arise.’

‘A close-knit and pragmatic team that delivers sound advice in order to finalise deals on time without ever have to sacrifice on our main points.’

‘Olivier Fille-Lambie has great knowledge of the practice which allows him to have a pragmatic and efficient approach.’

‘Strong collaboration and involvement of teams. Their ability to search for solutions and their proactivity are appreciated.’

‘Great technical and interpersonal skills. We worked with Bruno Cantier and Olivier Fille-Labie who were very flexible and helpful.’

‘Sharp expertise and exceptional research capacity that guide us on the right legal path, and have enabled us to obtain a better-than-hoped result. Good internal communication within the team: when we talk to one we talk to all. Very competitive price for the quality of the work provided.’

‘Bruno Cantier shows good knowledge of legal, financial, technical and operational aspects, and great ability to adapt to take into account internal reversals of positions, while maintaining the limits of what it is legally doable.’

‘Great expertise in French PPP projects. Documentation produced to a high standard. Ability to deploy resources quickly to meet very tight deadlines in periods where availability is generally difficult (e.g., summer)’.

‘Sophie Chevallier is very experienced and capable of leading negotiations with multiple parties in a very calm and focused manner and delivers good results. She leads a very efficient and responsive team, which covers all the aspects of a PPP deal (including banking finance and public law).’

‘I was very happy with the responsiveness of the team and their technical skills.’

‘Lachlan Poustie is a partner with excellent contacts and very effective negotiation skills. He was able to involve the right people on our file and his expertise in project financing in Africa was extremely useful. He was able to carry out a particularly complex file and advise us on how to move forward.’