The Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP project finance practice advises sponsors, lenders and contractors on the financing and development of major energy, transport and infrastructure projects. Bruno Cantier regularly assists clients with the project aspects of concessions, PPAs, PPPs and O&M subcontract, while Olivier Fille-Lambie offers particular expertise in OHADA business law. Marchand, who joined the firm in January 2025 from Gibson Dunn, adds significant experience in critical energy-transition sectors such as hydrogen, biofuels, digital infrastructure, e-mobility and offshore wind.
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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Romain Marchand is a brilliant and highly dynamic lawyer, reflected in his broad sector coverage, including the most innovative areas of the infrastructure spectrum. Known for his pragmatism, he is capable of grasping complex issues and developing creative solutions for his clients while safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.’
- 'Thanks to the experience of its partners and associates, the team manages all stages of a project. From the award phase to execution, including restructuring, refinancing, shareholder entry and exit. The team brings together experts in public law, banking law, OHADA law and infrastructure contract drafting. The team's experience on the African continent is unmatched by similar firms in Paris.'
- 'Olivier Fille-Lambie stands out for his extensive mastery of legal issues related to project financing, while remaining business-oriented and striving to achieve the best possible outcome from both a business and legal protection perspective for his clients. He has significant expertise in OHADA law, having contributed to the drafting of the publication on the organisation of security interests within OHADA. Olivier is always available and communicates clearly. It is always a pleasure to work with him.'
- 'One of the team's many strengths, in addition to its significant experience and the complementary individual skills of each member, lies in its consistency and agility in its assistance as well as a relevant understanding of the issues at hand.’
- ‘This team manages to combine complementary skills that bring definite added value to the execution of projects: extensive regulatory knowledge, ability to structure contracts for specifically complex projects and coverage of diverse sectors for leading clients.’
Key clients
- Verkor SA
- Aéroports de Paris
- French ministry of transport
- Amazon
- Lockheed Martin
- Hitachi Energy
- Prysmian
- Orsted
- BNP Paribas
- Waga Energy
- TDF
- Towerbrook
Work highlights
Hogan Lovells advised Giga Verkor Immo SAS, in respect of its project for the construction of the most modern Gigafactory in the world.
Advised BNP Paribas on the financing of the construction of the floating solar power plant at Gravières de l'Arroux by Verso Energy.
Advised Waga Energy on the setting up of a new loan from BNP Paribas and the Crédit Agricole group to refinance four WAGABOX® units.
Other key lawyers
Bruno Cantier; Olivier Fille-Lambie