Mr Victor Grandguillaume > Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Rated by clients as ‘an essential reference on the French market’, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. regularly acts for public institutions, manufacturers, investment funds and lenders, and is known for its expertise in the structuring and financing of projects. The group is particularly adept at advising on projects across the construction, oil-and-gas, nuclear energy and logistics industries. The practice is jointly led by Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John Crothers, Farah El-Bsat, Victor Grandguillaume, Laetitia Lemercier, Stéphane Vernay, and the ‘extremely competent and very responsive’ Thomas Courtel. Ex-practice co-head Nicolas Jean left the firm in June 2023.

‘Distinguished by its unwavering commitment to excellence’, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. provides advisory and contentious assistance to secondary sector clients and investors across the energy sector. Public administrative law is a key strength for the team, while energy and environment matters and sustainable development are further focuses of attention. The firm’s project finance offering is piloted by Marie Bouvet-Guiramand, John Crothers, Victor Grandguillaume, and Stéphane Vernay. Bénédicte Mazel heads the regulatory energy team and has a panoramic view of the application of public business law to public service projects in France. Alexis Pailleret and Anne Tolila are experts in transactional work, with the latter a key contact for public sector clients.