Following a string of hires, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP has positioned itself as a robust and capable energy and infrastructure practice. The team has notable experience in regulatory law and assisting clients in court. Key names include Christine Le Bihan-Graf, who specialises in public and regulatory law, particularly in the energy transition space, and Laure Rosenblieh, who frequently advises on regulated industrial activities and environmental law. Romain Marchand joined the firm in January 2025.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent availability and competence of the energy team, who supported us on a major project.'
- ‘Responsive, expert, very pleasant, excellent organization in handling the case.’
- ‘This is the best team I am aware of for matters relating to energy markets and REMIT in France.’
- ‘Very competent, very responsive and helpful.’
- ‘Excellent knowledge of procedures with the CRE, DGEC etc.’
- ‘Extensive sector expertise in the energy field. Professionalism and exceptional responsiveness.’
Key clients
- Commission de Régulation de l’énergie Engie TotalEnergies EDF SA Enedis NaTran (previously GRTgaz) Neoen Waga Themis Energy Verkor SA Orsted BNP Paribas Waga Energy Elyse Energy Noven Infra TSE The lenders of NW Ardian Forces Elèctriques d'Andorra (FEDA) Baowu Steel The lenders of Technique Solaire Verso Energy Proparco Meridiam The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) African Development Bank (AfDB) West African Development Bank (BOAD)
Work highlights
Assisted the CRE before the General Court of the European Union (TUE) in an appeal against the decision of the ACER Board of Appeal.
Advised the lenders of NW on a €430m non-recourse bank financing for the construction and operation of new electricity storage systems in France and Finland.
Acted as co-counsel to Ardian in the context of Ardian entering into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Akuo Energy.
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Practice head
Bruno Cantier; Olivier Fille-Lambie; Christine Le Bihan-Graf; Laure Rosenblieh; Romain Marchand