The multidisciplinary energy team at CMS Francis Lefebvre assists major global energy developers and operators on significant contentious and advisory matters essential to the development of innovative projects. Heading the regulatory energy law practice, Aurore-Emmanuelle Rubio is an expert on project development and contentious matters concerning renewable and conventional energy projects. In the renewable heat and electricity segments, environmental and renewable energy practice head Céline Cloché-Dubois is a key contact, assisting clients on project permitting, planning, and regulatory matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great professionalism.’

  • ‘Aurore Emmanuelle Rubio stands out.’

Key clients

  • Ailes Marines
  • GRTgaz
  • Photosol
  • Engie Green
  • Sorégies
  • Fioul83
  • Ionity
  • Starvert (ex Wircon)
  • Meridiam

Work highlights

  • Advised Cuber Green Energy on its acquisition of a 125 MW pan-European portfolio of solar and onshore wind assets from Encavis AG.
  • Advised ENGIE Green in the acquisition of Ostwind France (from Danish Orsted) on all aspects of energy law (permitting, grid connections, regulated tariffs, PPA), corporate law and labour law.
  • Represented STARVERT Energy before the Constitutional Council in the context of a priority question on constitutionality.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aurore-Emmanuelle Rubio, Céline Cloché-Dubois, Claire Vannini