DLA Piper's energy team is well versed in regulatory, transactional and dispute resolution work. The team has a strong focus on energy transition and infrastructure projects, where it draws on the multifaceted expertise of the broader firm to provide cross-disciplinary advice. Ruxandra Lazar leads the practice and plays a pivotal role advising on mining operations, cross-border disputes and energy regulation. Eric Villateau focuses on project finance and development, particularly in the renewable and energy transition sectors. Jérôme Pentecoste left the firm in February 2025.
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Key clients
- African Legal Support Facility
- Republic of Burundi
- Amundi Transition Energétique
- Association française des producteurs de géothermie (AFPG)
- AVZ Minerals
- Groupe Caisse des Dépôts
- HY24
- LBBW
- Lithium de France
- Maurel & Prom
- NORD/LB
- Omnes Capital
- Proparco
- Société Générale
- EDP Renewables
- Vauban Infrastructure
- Vermilion REP
- Be Charge (now Plenitude)
- Blackstone
- African Development Bank
Work highlights
Advised AVZ Minerals on ICSID and ICC arbitration proceedings against the Democratic Republic of Congo and a state-owned shareholder in relation to the Manono lithium project.
Advised CDC on the financing of a portfolio of hydrogen projects developed by Lhyfe in France, including structuring bond financing for projects at various stages of development.
Advised Proxiserve on its €606m refinancing by a pool of banks and institutional lenders, supporting its expansion in the French energy efficiency and metering market.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Public law and regulatory
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ruxandra Lazar; Eric Villateau