Led by Geoffroy Berthon, Orrick‘s ’young, talented, dynamic and brilliant‘ team stands out for its advice on public procurement, concessions and PPP contracts relating to some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in France. The firm is particularly well regarded for its role in advising the French state on the development and operation of offshore wind farm projects, but also advises public bodies and leading companies and investors across the rail, aviation, telecoms and renewable energy spheres. In addition, the team undertakes a high volume of regulatory work and administrative litigation, and has a growing niche expertise in the negotiation of corporate power purchase agreements. Constance Boillot provides key support.
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‘Geoffroy Berthon and his team are young, talented, dynamic and brilliant lawyers. They are technically excellent.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon is a hard worker. His calm manner and attentiveness reassure me as a client.’
‘A very technically skilled team, always looking for innovative solutions to get out of deadlocks in projects. In addition, they know how to bring added value in negotiation situations while always being careful to maintain a quality relationship with all stakeholders.’
‘Geoffroy Berthon in particular has strong experience in concessions and PPPs for very large infrastructure projects in France, which has become rare in the market.'
'Constance Boillot is also very technically skilled, with a very high capacity for work, which is essential for project finance closings.’
Key clients
- 3i Infrastructure plc
- Accenture
- Aéroport de Nice-Côte d’Azur
- Allianz Global Investors
- Altitude Infrastructure
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Ardian
- Auchan group
- Autorecharge
- Azienda Trasporti Milanesi
Work highlights
Advising the French government on the competitive procedure in relation to one of the world's first commercial floating offshore wind farms to be awarded a remuneration supplement contract.
Advised the consortium selected as the preferred bidder, comprising Egis Airport Opération, Bouygues Construction Airport Concessions, Aéroports de Nice-Côte d’Azur, TIIC and Serena, on a call for tenders for a concession contract for the construction and development of the new Beauvais-Tillé regional airport.
Advised the consortium comprising Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, Bouygues Energies & Services and Serena Industrial Partners on a public tender for the PPP project involving the financing, design, construction, maintenance and operation of the new headquarters of the Grand Port Maritime in Marseille.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Constance Boillot
Practice head
Geoffroy Berthon
Other key lawyers
Constance Boillot