CMS Francis Lefebvre covers a large number of energy projects and acquisitions. These include on and offshore wind, photovoltaics, solar, biofuels and biowaste. ‘Outstanding’ head of environmental practice Céline Cloché-Dubois specialises in renewable energy project development and financing. Aurore-Emmanuelle Rubio advises on the gamut of energy matters, particularly with relation to decarbonisation objectives and energy regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The energy law team at CMS Francis Lefebvre demonstrates a remarkable level of expertise. The team benefits from long-standing experience, enabling it to have a thorough understanding of the current situation and to propose robust legal and economic solutions while anticipating future legal and industrial challenges.’
- ‘Aurore-Emmanuelle Rubio is undoubtedly a lawyer who has mastered her subject, enabling her to offer tailored, innovative, and relevant solutions to the legal and industrial challenges of the energy sector in France and Europe. The team she has assembled to support her reflects her own character: competence, responsiveness, and precision.’
- ‘Solid experience in the solar sector in France. CMS is able to reassure lenders and their expertize carries weight in convincing investors to move forward even in unusual / specific situations thanks to the strong credibility of their experience.’
- ‘Céline Cloche-Dubois is an outstanding partner. She has accompanied our company for at least a decade and is a trusted partner and avisor.’
- 'Céline Cloché-Dubois's team is young and dynamic. Ms. Cloché-Dubois is readily available and attentive to clients' concerns. Billing is regular, detailed, and clear.’
- ‘I only work with Maitre Cloché-Dubois: her knowledge and expertise in the fields of renewable energy and urban planning allow for efficient and precise communication.’
Key clients
- Ionity
- NaTran
- Rubis Photosol
- Sorégies
Work highlights
Advised Sorégies on the acquisition of wind farm Indre and for raising the senior financing.
Advising Teréga on launching a bond issue with a 10-year maturity, for a total value of €600m.
Practice head
Aurore-Emmanuelle Rubio; Céline Cloché-Dubois; Claire Vannini