Combining experience in the renewable and alternative energy sector with a deep understanding of the corporate landscape and regulatory environment, Orrick has an impressive energy practice with cross-border capability. The team handles the gamut of energy work both in France and internationally. Geoffroy Berthon heads the public law practice and assists with public procurement and financing, as well as the development of energy and PPP projects. Paul Loisel specialises in project finance and strategic acquisitions, advising both sponsors and financiers. Christophe Lefort regularly assists both public and private operators in the construction and financing of major energy and infrastructure projects globally.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A dynamic, dedicated team with extensive knowledge of the market and its players. A diverse team (corporate M&A, financing, projects) but sector-focused, innovative, and pragmatic.’
- ‘Present, attentive, technically skilled and pragmatic, and a pleasure to work with even when you're on the other side. What sets Orrick's teams apart in general, in my opinion, is their speed and agility combined with a very good understanding of the market.’
- ‘Efficiency, pragmatism, agility.’
- ‘Innovative, dynamic, available, and relevant.’
Key clients
- Amarenco
- Africa50
- Ardian
- EDF
- EGIS
- ENEO
- Eramet
- Eranove Group
- Gridworks
- Nachtigal Hydro Power Company
- Société Générale
- Total Eren
- Vinci Constructions / Grand Projets
- Voltalia
Work highlights
Advises the French government on the development of offshore wind projects, including on a competitive procedure for four offshore wind projects.
Advised EDF and International Finance Corporation on the development and financing of the Nachtigal hydroelectric project in Cameroon.
Advised Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking on the financing of WAAT, a major player in electric vehicle charging solutions in France.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Regulatory and public law
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading partners: Energy projects
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Energy projects
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christophe Lefort
Other key lawyers
Paul Loisel; Geoffrey Berthon; Hugues Martin-Sisteron