Simon Cudennec > Norton Rose Fulbright > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Regularly acting for financial institutions and investment funds, Norton Rose Fulbright assists clients with the full gamut of matters involving the financing, transfer and acquisition of projects. The group is jointly led by the firm’s global energy lead, Anne Lapierre; energy and infrastructure specialist Arnaud Bélisaire; and Simon Cudennec, who noted for his expertise in the financing of renewable energy projects in regions across Francophone Africa.

The ‘excellent team‘ at Norton Rose Fulbright keeps on top of developments in the market such as corporate PPAs, hydrogen and e-mobility batteries. The unit is well placed to leverage its project finance experience, construction capability and regulatory prowess to handle major projects in Francophone Africa. Anne Lapierre frequently wins plaudits for her renewable energy procurement expertise. She co-heads the practice alongside project development expert Arnaud Bélisaire and Simon Cudennec, whose energy projects practice focuses on projects in Africa. The firm’s domestic and international client base includes industry players, investment funds and government entities.