The multidisciplinary projects and energy team at Jones Day in Paris supports clients in the development of both domestic and international projects. The team has a particular focus on financing, regularly advising on project financing, derivative instruments and virtual PPAs. Key names include François-Guilhem Vaissier, who handles project financing and development across a variety of energy and infrastructure projects in Africa. Amandine Delsaux is a standout advisor in the French renewable energy space. Carine Mou Si Yan is also a noted practitioner in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An interested team, eager to understand the technical aspects. Very available for regular communication.’
- ‘Amandine Delsaux: very pleasant collaboration and her specialization in energy and renewable energy issues was highly appreciated.'
- ‘A very diligent and responsive team. Amandine Delsaux is particularly meticulous and a perfectionist, closely monitoring all cases.’
- ‘I haven't met a legal team more versed on French and specifically renewable energy contracts. They keep up to date through constant innovation and follow up of new contract styles and technologies.’
- ‘Clarity, efficiency, diplomacy, attentiveness, teaching skills.’
- ‘This team provides a clear strategic overview and always keeps the big picture in mind, combining commercial awareness with a structured, process-driven approach.’
Key clients
- Taranis Operations Limited
- Waga Energy
- Eranove
- Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.
- The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund Limited
- Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
- TotalEnergies
- BPCE
- Altarea
- Société Eiffage de la Concession de l'Autoroute de l'Avenir
- Compagnie Ivoirienne de Production d'Electricité
Work highlights
Advised TotalEnergies on the €1.57bn acquisition of VSB Group, a German based renewable energy developer and operator of wind farms and photovoltaic power plants, from Swiss asset manager Partners Group.
Advised Taranis on its acquisition of the African project portfolio from Akuo Energy Afrique, a renewable energy developer.
Advised Framatome on the acquisition of the French subsidiaries (Segault SAS and Velan SAS) of the Canadian group Velan, a global manufacturer of industrial steel valves.
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Amandine Delsaux
Practice head
François-Guilhem Vaissier; Amandine Delsaux; Carine Mou Si Yan; Audrey Bontemps; Alexandre de Verdun; Nicolas J. Brice; Rémy Fekete