
The environment group at CMS Francis Lefebvre is a popular choice for corporations, developers, construction companies, banks and investment funds seeking advice on permitting, circular economy, waste management and renewable energy projects. Céline Cloché-Dubois steers the practice and specialises in environmental regulatory issues in relation to real estate projects, circular economy matters and administrative litigation.
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- ‘Humane, efficient, pragmatic - Anne Plisson and Céline Cloché-Dubois.’
Key clients
- Amazon
- Belambra
- Coca-Cola
- Engie
- Enerparc
- Ford
- Janssen
- John Deere
- Lhyfe
- Rubis -Photosol
- Segro
Work highlights
Advised the Swedish group Epiroc on the acquisition of ACB+, a manufacturer of accessories and related couplings used by the construction industry in France.
Advising XTC New Energy and Orano on a strategic project aimed at the construction and operation of two production plants of critical materials for electric vehicle batteries on an industrial site in Dunkirk, including facilities to recycle such batteries.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Céline Cloché-Dubois
Other key lawyers
Anne Plisson
