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Mr François April

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Work Department

Energy & Infrastructure

Position

François is widely regarded as a leading renewables and energy & infrastructure practitioner in France. A Partner in the Energy & Infrastructure practice in the firm’s Paris office, François focuses on project financing in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. He also has in-depth knowledge of infrastructure assets, including airports, ports and roads and power distribution.

François advises sponsors, investors (including investment funds) government entities and lenders on all aspects of projects, including finance and contractual arrangements, as well as regulatory issues, on projects in France, Francophone Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. He is actively involved with the firm’s initiatives surrounding Canada, including developing and maintaining Canadian client and institutional relationships.

Career

2008 to date: Partner, Linklaters, Paris

2007 – 2008: Counsel, Linklaters, Paris

2001 – 2007: Managing Associate, Linklaters, Paris

2001: Managing Associate, Linklaters, London

1997 – 2001: Associate, Linklaters, London

1994 – 1997: Associate, Office of the General Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Memberships

François is a member of the Regional Council of the University of Ottawa in Paris.

Avocat au Barreau de Paris

Advocate, Quebec, Canada

Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Education

1993 – 1994: University College, London LL.M

1988 – 1991: University of Ottawa, Canada LL.L