Quirec de Kersauson > White & Case LLP > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

White & Case LLP is widely recognised for its strength in public procurement, concessions and project finance mandates relating to high-profile brownfield and greenfield projects in France, acting for an array of public bodies, private parties and financial institutions. Among the team’s core sectors of expertise are energy, where it has a significant emphasis on the development of offshore wind and, more recently, hydrogen power projects, and transport, where the firm is active across the airport, road and rail spaces. In addition, the team is well versed in regulatory matters and administrative litigation, particularly concerning government contracts. The ‘available, efficient, pragmatic and informative‘ Jean-Luc Champy leads the practice, bringing to bear extensive experience in the development and financing of major energy and infrastructure projects. Quirec de Kersauson provides key support.

The ‘very complete and competent’ team at White & Case LLP is frequently called upon by investors, lenders, developers, operators and public entities seeking assistance with the financing of domestic and international projects. Core areas of expertise include renewables, oil and gas, telecoms, transportation and social infrastructure. Leadership of the practice is shared between Amaury de Feydeau, who is particular experienced in telecoms infrastructure financing; and Jean-Luc Champy, who handles public law, project development and PPP. Quirec de Kersauson, who specialises in public contractual issues, and the project finance-focused Tsveta Pencheva are also noted. François-Guilhem Vaissier left the firm in March 2024.

Commended for its ‘strength in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional cases’, White & Case LLP is particularly well-versed in construction finance and infrastructure projects. Jean-Luc Champy is often engaged in energy, environment, and transport matters, while Charles Nairac is focused on international construction arbitration. Franck Peter is a key port of call for private and institutional investors, and Quirec de Kersauson is proficient in regulatory gas and hydrogen projects.