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Thierry Lauriol

Work Department
Energy, Mining and Infrastructures.
Position
Partner – Energy and natural resources law – Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution – OHADA law
Career
Thierry Lauriol is a recognised specialist in the fields of mining, energy and natural resources law, and in international, commercial and investment arbitration, and OHADA law.
As Partner since 1997 and Manager of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Department, he has thirty years’ experience in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Thierry, who has a Doctorate in Law, teaches at Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, where he co-leads a university diploma dedicated to economic international law in Africa.
Languages
French - English - Italian
Memberships
- Energy Law Group (ELG), Chairman and Founder in 1993
- Association Afrique du Barreau de Paris (African Association of the Paris Bar), Chairman and Founder
- Institut international de droit d’expression et d’inspiration française (International Institute for the Right to French Expression and Inspiration) (IDEF)
Education
- Doctor of law. Thesis: “Les contrats relatifs à l’exploitation des ressources naturelles” (Contracts regarding the exploitation of natural resources) (Paris XI – Paris-Sud University, 1989). First class honours summa cum laude. Prix Henri Capitant award
- Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Berkeley (Boalt Hall). Subject: US contract and mining law (1983 – 1985)
- Diploma from the Institute of Comparative Law (Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, 1983)
- Postgraduate Diploma (DESS) in International Comparative Energy Law (Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne University, 1982)
- Postgraduate Diploma (DEA) in Private International Law and International Commercial Law (Paris II, Panthéon-Assas University, 1981)
Lawyer Rankings
France > Industry focus: Energy
(Leading partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources)Pairing strategic acumen with a deep knowledge of the renewable energy market, the energy team at Jeantet offers ‘high-quality legal advice in complex cases’. Thierry Lauriol heads the energy, mining and international arbitration practice and is a key contact on transactional, project development, and contentious matters impacting African natural resources and oil and gas projects. Regularly entrusted by leading global energy companies, Hélène Gelas is an expert on public and planning law matters in the development of large-scale wind and solar power projects. Further key contacts include energy transition M&A and investment expert Philippe Raybaud and project finance specialist Alexae Fournier-de Faÿ.
Paris > Secteurs et industries > Energie
(Les Grands Avocats Du Marché: Mines, hydrocarbures et ressources naturelles)Jeantet possède une connaissance pointue et stratégique du marché des énergies renouvelables, offrant « des conseils juridiques de haute qualité pour la gestion des situations complexes ». Thierry Lauriol , qui supervise le pôle énergie, mines et arbitrage international, cumule une large expérience dans le domaine des ressources naturelles et des projets d’hydrocarbures en Afrique et assiste ses clients au plan transactionnel, dans le développement de leurs projets et dans la gestion des différends. La publiciste et spécialiste de l’urbanisme Hélène Gelas est mandatée par les plus grands énergéticiens du marché pour les assister dans le cadre de la réalisation de grands projets éoliens et solaires. L’équipe comprend aussi le spécialiste de la transition énergétique et des fusions-acquisitions Philippe Raybaud , et Alexae Fournier-de Faÿ qui intervient en financement de projets.
Paris > Résolution des litiges > Résolution des litiges: Arbitrage international
Chez Jeantet , Thierry Lauriol est le conseil de plusieurs états africains dans des arbitrages commerciaux et d’investissement en lien avec les secteurs minier et des hydrocarbures. Il agit aussi pour le compte d’entreprises privées et en qualité d’arbitre. L’équipe comprend aussi Martin Tavaut (counsel) .
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources France > Industry focus: Energy
- Industry focus: Energy France
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- Dispute resolution: Stock market litigation
- Industry focus: Energy
- Intellectual property: Patents
- Banking and finance: Bank regulatory
- Capital markets: equity capital markets
- Environment
- Industry focus: IT and internet
- Insolvency
- Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs
- Private equity: LBO
- Banking and finance: transactional work
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution: White-collar crime
- Employment
- EU, competition and distribution
- Insurance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Tax
- Dispute resolution: International arbitration
- Administrative and public law