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Paris is a vital energy hub in Europe, and our Paris office plays a central role in helping address the evolving needs of Bracewell’s energy clients worldwide.

The Paris office focuses exclusively on project development and finance within the energy sector, with a particular focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and energy transition projects across France and Francophone Africa. We are one of the oldest and largest energy and infrastructure teams in France and French-speaking Africa, with lawyers and business professionals with over two decades of shared experience.

Our clients range from lenders, sponsors and developers, to institutional investors, contractors, operations and government entities.

Our sector-focused approach allows us to anticipate market developments and leverage our industry knowledge and experience in helping clients navigate intricate transactional and financing issues and ensuring adherence to strict deadlines and compliance with government and regulatory standards.

The Paris team practices both French and English law. We also have experience with the laws of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA).

The following affiliated entities are collectively referred to as “Bracewell” or “the Firm”:

  • Bracewell LLP, a Texas limited liability partnership with offices in several US cities and Dubai
  • AARPI Bracewell, an Association d’Avocats à Responsabilité Individuelle formed under French Law and registered with the Bar of the Hauts-de-Seine, with offices in France
  • Bracewell (UK) LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in New York with offices in the United Kingdom

These entities coordinate their activities through service agreements.

Bracewell has offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Washington, DC, New York City, Seattle, London, Dubai and Paris.