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François April
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Work Department
Energy & Infrastructure
Position
François is widely regarded as a leading renewables and energy & infrastructure practitioner in France. A Partner in the Energy & Infrastructure practice in the firm’s Paris office, François focuses on project financing in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. He also has in-depth knowledge of infrastructure assets, including airports, ports and roads and power distribution.
François advises sponsors, investors (including investment funds) government entities and lenders on all aspects of projects, including finance and contractual arrangements, as well as regulatory issues, on projects in France, Francophone Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. He is actively involved with the firm’s initiatives surrounding Canada, including developing and maintaining Canadian client and institutional relationships.
Career
2008 to date: Partner, Linklaters, Paris
2007 – 2008: Counsel, Linklaters, Paris
2001 – 2007: Managing Associate, Linklaters, Paris
2001: Managing Associate, Linklaters, London
1997 – 2001: Associate, Linklaters, London
1994 – 1997: Associate, Office of the General Counsel, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Memberships
François is a member of the Regional Council of the University of Ottawa in Paris.
Avocat au Barreau de Paris
Advocate, Quebec, Canada
Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Education
1993 – 1994: University College, London LL.M
1988 – 1991: University of Ottawa, Canada LL.L