Linklaters‘ Paris-based energy team combines in-depth knowledge of the French market with experience in cross-border mandates, drawing on the broader firm’s global reach. The group is able to advise at each stage of the energy chain, covering upstream and downstream development and everything in between. It also advises on all relevant aspects of energy-related M&A transactions. The highly regarded François April leads on renewable and project financing mandates; Bertrand Andriani is active on many global transactions; and Nicolas Le Guillou and Bruno Derieux bring energy and public and private M&A expertise. Samuel Bordeleau is highly visible in the renewables market.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- ‘Linklaters’ Energy team in Paris is among the best we have worked with in recent years. The lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the energy sector, particularly renewable energy. Thanks to their experience on numerous innovative projects in this field, especially in Africa, they are able to offer solutions tailored to our needs.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of the sector, both historical and current, and strong support and commitment to clients set them apart. We are happy and delighted. Flexible collaboration, diverse and professional teams, all while maintaining a personal touch.’
- ‘Maître Derieux's team is first and foremost exceptionally professional. From the very first interactions with the partner and all his colleagues, experience and expertise are evident, without the somewhat rigid formality of the traditional lawyer on a pedestal. Instead, they demonstrate attentiveness, quick wit, and a genuine desire to fully grasp the subject matter. Furthermore, the team has consistently delivered on time, using tools that meet our high technical standards and providing timely recommendations and suggestions for cases as specific and technical as ours in the energy sector. From a relationship standpoint to a level of competence, we are completely satisfied.’
- ‘Very good sector knowledge.’
- ‘Very clear advice, strong commitment and solution-oriented business approach.’
- ‘Individuals are easy-to-engage with, very competent and have business acumen.’
- ‘Excellent professionalism and full dedication to the transaction.’
- ‘Nicolas Le Guillou: efficient, precise and insightful, and always pragmatic. Aymeric Voisin: outstanding from a technical perspective, calm even in heated negotiations, and always responsive ’
Key clients
- Automotive Cells Company SE
- Amundi Transition Energétique
- Africa 50
- Envision AESC Group Ltd
- Helexia SA
- VALOREM Group
- Virya Energy
- Eurowatt Services
- Lhoist SA
- Octopus Renewables Limited
- TotalEnergies
- Quantum Pacific International Limited
- General Directorate for Energy and Climate of the Ministry for Ecological Transition
- Edenred Mobility
- InfraVia Capital Partners
- NW
- Q ENERGY
- Crédit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank and Idex
- PGGM
- Prosolia Energy
Work highlights
Advised Helexia on the non-recourse financing of a portfolio comprising 290 projects located in France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Hungary.
Advising Amundi Transition Energétique on the contemplated acquisition of a 121 MW portfolio of onshore wind assets.
Advising the General Directorate for Energy and Climate on designing, drafting and implementing the State support scheme for producing low-carbon and renewable hydrogen in France.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Energy projects
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Stephen Le Vesconte
Next Generation Partners: Energy projects
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Next Generation Partners: Mining, oil and gas and natural resources
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
François April; Bertrand Andriani; Nicolas Le Guillou; Bruno Derieux; Samuel Bordeleau